Chapter VI · Wherein Richard Frere and Lewis Turn Mahometans

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

later than; following

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

react verbally

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

relating to or consisting of or being in water

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

rid of obstructions

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

behave in a patronizing and condescending manner

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

use or manipulate to one's advantage

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

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From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

a man of refinement

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

the act of departing

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

destroyed or killed

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

immediately past

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

in the recent past

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

and nothing more

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

above and across; more than

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

on the contrary

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

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From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

Identical; not different.

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

travel through water

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

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From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

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From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading I should have done the same myself, though I hate cold water as I hate the old gentleman, and never could swim in my life.”

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

at the time that

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

in or at the place that

From this reading “Before I can answer that question,” returned Lewis, “you must condescend to inform me where you are going, and what you mean to do when you get there.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading When they had concluded dinner, Frere inquired suddenly: “By the way, do you mean to come with me to-night?”

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading “To be sure; I thought I had told you; but the fact is, I have been working rather hard lately (I read for three hours after you were gone to bed last night), and my head is not over clear to-day.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Lewis rather expected a lecture from Richard Frere on account of his aquatic exploit; but he need not have made himself uneasy on the subject, for the only remark his friend volunteered was: “Well, you know, if the dog could not be saved without, of course you were obliged to go in and fetch him.