[She can't very well push all this into the backpack, not if she wants to wear it again; after a moment, she simply stuffs the stockings into her boots and carries both in her hand. Punnett is once again slung over her back, and she takes Robert's hand once more, far more comfortable.]
We'll be the only ones here. We can try it with people around, of course, but I'd rather like our first official trip to the beach together to be on our own.
. . . not least of which because I've seen what women are supposed to wear. I'm going to have to commission Miss Everett for a swimming costume.
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[She can't very well push all this into the backpack, not if she wants to wear it again; after a moment, she simply stuffs the stockings into her boots and carries both in her hand. Punnett is once again slung over her back, and she takes Robert's hand once more, far more comfortable.]
We'll be the only ones here. We can try it with people around, of course, but I'd rather like our first official trip to the beach together to be on our own.
. . . not least of which because I've seen what women are supposed to wear. I'm going to have to commission Miss Everett for a swimming costume.