The Complete Works: Fantasy & Sci-Fi Novels, Religious Studies, Poetry & Autobiography. C. S. Lewis

to believe her this time? I vote for going up."

      "Oh, Ed!" said Lucy and seized his hand.

      "And now it's your turn, Peter," said Susan, "and I do hope——"

      "Oh, shut up, shut up and let a chap think," interrupted Peter. "I'd much rather not have to vote."

      "You're the High King," said Trumpkin sternly.

      "Down," said Peter after a long pause. "I know Lucy may be right after all, but I can't help it. We must do one or the other."

      So they set off to their right along the edge, downstream. And Lucy came last of the party, crying bitterly.