“I can’t see the boat with the man in it any more, because of the trees,” said Roger.
John took the telescope. “We ought to be going down, anyway,” he said.
Susan turned politely to the old men. “Thank you very much for letting us come to see you. We have enjoyed ourselves very much.”
“And thank you for showing us the serpent,” said Titty.
They said “Goodbye,” and the Billies, the two old men, one very old and the other older still, said, “Goodbye to you all.”
The Swallows started on their way back into the steep woods.
“Don’t forget to tell them lasses about their Uncle Jim,” Young Billy called after them.
“We won’t forget,” shouted Susan, and waved her handkerchief with the knot on the end of it.