"If you would rather walk--" "No, I'll go if I drown.

I was thinking of you." "It is safe enough if you can handle a paddle," said Betty, with a smile at his hesitation.

"And, of course, if your partner in the canoe sits trim." "Perhaps you had better allow me to use the paddle.

Where did you learn to steer a canoe ?" "I believe you are actually afraid.

Why, I was born on the Potomac, and have used a paddle since I was old enough to lift one.