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Karl told me he's thinking of calling off the rafting and turning back. He claims that it's too dangerous and that Kevin doesn't know anything about rivers. He said that he'll wait and see how it goes today and then decide whether to turn back or go on.'

'In that case there's no problem. We did beautifully with the oars today,' I said.
'Yes, that's true,' Marcus agreed, 'but if Karl should decide to go back' – he paused for a moment before going on – 'let's the three of us go on by ourselves. We can do it without him. If he wants to go back, I won't be able to go with him because I can't walk. My feet are getting worse every day. We're wet all the time, my feet never dry off, and the rash has already spread all over them. We have to go on whether he's with us or not.'

What Marcus said took me by surprise.
'Don't let it worry you, Marcus. We'll all go on together one way or another. I don't think Karl will call it off, but if he does decide to go back, we'll have to go along with him. He's the one with the most experience, and we would have a hard time getting along without him.'

Just then Kevin came out of the jungle by himself. 'I can't find him,' he said.
'So wait here with us,' I said.
'No!' Marcus burst out. 'One or the other of you has to go and help him. He's not our servant. You have to help him. If my feet weren't in such