1. It’s was dangerous for Tom to be out on the river in his boat because several trees have been blown down higher up the river.
2. Tom isn’t worried about the rain when he’s on the river because he didn’t mind getting wet.
3. Tom didn’t want to go next door to the Wilson because he likes Lucy and he had always been too shy
4. Mr Wilson telephones Mr Kelly because the river blanks have burst and they’ve got to leave the home