are you hurt? may i have your permission to-- --ascertain if there are any breaks? it is not broken. now, can you put your arm about my neck? allow me to escort you home. it is a twisted ankle. i can assure you it is not serious. i took the liberty of feeling the bone and it is perfectly sound. please do not think of it. i'm honoured of be of service. pray excuse me--i have no desire to leave a water mark! but permit me to call tomorrow afternoon and inquire after the patient? john willoughby of allenham--your servant, ma'am!