mr . jeremy put on a macintosh , and a pair of shiny goloshes ; he took his rod and basket , and set off with enormous hops to the place where he kept his boat . the boat was round and green , and very like the other lily - leaves . it was tied to a water - plant in the middle of the pond . mr . jeremy took a reed pole , and pushed the boat out into open water . " i know a good place for minnows , " said mr . jeremy fisher . mr . jeremy stuck his pole into the mud and fastened his boat to it . then he settled himself cross - legged and arranged his fishing tackle . he had the dearest little red float . his rod was a tough stalk of grass , his line was a fine long white horse - hair , and he tied a little wriggling worm at the end .
the boat was round and green , and very like the other lily - leaves .
what was the boat like ?
what was the boat like ?