Wasn't well.

Nice sort o' neighbour he is to stop away!" "But he couldn't come, Dave," said Tom in remonstrant tones.

"The ice wouldn't bear anyone but us boys." "Why, I'd ha' swimmed to him," growled Dave, "if his place had been afire." "No you wouldn't, Dave.

You couldn't when it's frozen.

I say, couldn't we put anything out ?" "Nay, lads.