Chapter 10

“The last time you went up river,” said Hamilton slowly, “you complained that there was too much ventilation in the sleeping cabin of the _Wiggle_, and that the mattress wanted remaking. I seem to remember some little trouble about your sleeping bag going astray——.” But Bones had already taken Sir Septimus by the arm and had led him out on to the verandah. Later they were seen walking on the beach together. “If they’d only worn bathing dresses I wouldn’t have minded,” said Hamilton, in despair. “You’ve no idea what…