Women in Love by D H Lawrence Chapter 14 Page 91

‘Where is Gerald?’ said Gudrun.

‘He’s dived again,’ said Ursula plaintively. ‘And I know he ought not, with his hurt hand and everything.’

‘I’ll take him in home this time,’ said Birkin.

The boats swayed again from the wash of steamer. Gudrun and Ursula kept a look-out for Gerald.

‘There he is!’ cried Ursula, who had the sharpest eyes. He had not been long under. Birkin pulled towards him, Gudrun following. He swam slowly, and caught hold of the boat with his wounded hand. It slipped, and he sank back.

‘Why don’t you help him?’ cried Ursula sharply.