The other came nearer. "Tom, are you? Excuse me! Took you for my son."

"Sorry I'm not," Tom laughed again. "Somebody else's."

Coming abreast, they headed toward shore. Each face was turned toward

the other. Adopting his companion's stroke, Tom adjusted himself to his

pace. Though conversation was not easy, the one found it possible to

ask questions, the other to answer them.

"Look like my son. What's your name?"

"Whitelaw."

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