[Of all people, Keith didn't have any right to talk about jumping in to do the brave-but-dangerous thing.]

I tried -- I couldn't reach it. Don't worry, I'll be fine. This tree's good and sturdy!

[Well, she hoped it was. After all, in a flood, nothing was truly stable -- but it wasn't like trees just fell over when you pushed them hard.]

Besides, I can get a better look at it from here. There are a couple weak spots in the clog.