It was so hard for Mable not to run straight into the water as she neared it.  Really, she only held back because her brother was with her now.  If it was just her and Father Brennan she wouldn't hesitate to jump in.

"Not even once?" she asked, incredulous by the mans words.  "You've been here longer than us!  What's your excuse?"

Even though she hadn't meant to, waves rolled close enough to lap over Mable's shoes.  She frowned at the feeling, hopping on one foot at a time to take off her shoes and socks like she had the night before.  Holding them herself, she gave Father Brennan a secret smile.

"We didn't have time to stay at the beach when we got off our ship so long ago, so now that we're at a beach proper again I need to make up for lost time.  I suppose we both do, Father!"

Her brother made a noise, and when Mable looked over she saw that he was already holding two very pretty shells.  Ah... she'd forgot to be looking!  Mable stuck her tongue out at her brother and got a smirk in response.