"Well, he's swooneded away, anyhow. Can't you do something to m?ake him sensible?""I couldn't have stood much more, and this will be a good excuse."Caro was frightened, horrifiedshe broke free, and scrambled to her feet. She nearly wept, and it was clear even to his muddled brain that her invitation had been merely the result of innocence more profound than that which had stimulated her shyness. Rough seaman though he was, he was touched, and managed to soothe her, for she was too bashful and frightened to be really indignant. They walked a few yards further along the path, then at her request turned back towards Odiam."What's that?" she asked.