However, I don't suppose it much matters; we shall find the path easily enough in the morning.

And, as you said, the mist will hide our movements quite as effectually as the darkness would do." At last the morning began to break in a dim misty light, and as it grew stronger they were able to perceive how dense was the fog that surrounded them.

At three paces distant they were invisible to each other.
"It does not seem to me that we are much better off than we were before, so far as finding the path lies.

What do you think ?" "It looks bad, certainly," the officer admitted reluctantly.

"I am awfully sorry I have led you into this mess." "It can't be helped," Ralph said.