Even as he also fainted he saw that the water was rising . He knew that they would soon be drowned , but he could do no more . As they lay side by side a mermaid caught Wendy by the feet , and began pulling her softly into the water . Peter , feeling her slip from him , woke with a start , and was just in time to draw her back . But he had to tell her the truth . ` We are on the rock , Wendy , ' he said , ` but it is growing smaller . Soon the water will be over it . ' She did not understand even now . ` We must go , ' she said , almost brightly . ` Yes , ' he answered faintly . ` Shall we swim or fly , Peter ? ' He had to tell her . ` Do you think you could swim or fly as far as the island , Wendy , without my help ? ' She had to admit that she was too tired . He moaned . ` What is it ? ' she asked , anxious about him at once . ' I ca n't help you , Wendy . Hook wounded me . I can neither fly nor swim . '
` Do you mean we shall both be XXXXX ? '
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