James Williamson's 1902 catalogue contains his own inimitable synopsis:

Bather approaches water, and stands considering whether he will venture; feels the water, and deciding to go in proceeds to undress; he finds some difficulty in completing that operation, for as soon as he has divested himself of some of his apparel, it is immediately replaced in some mysterious manner by others, until he has quite a pile beside him. Becoming exasperated at his futile efforts to undress, he plunges in clothes and all, and immediately returns to the bank relieved of these troublesome clothes. However, just as he is congratulating himself his raiment follows him out of the water, a bit at a time, and assumes its proper place on his person, until he is again fully dressed. He gives up in despair, and walks away, the clothes on the bank following.