"Why, Billy's nothing but a child!" Calderwell gave an odd smile.
"How long is it since you've seen--Miss Neilson ?" he asked.
"Two years." "And then only for a few minutes just before she sailed," amended Bertram.

"We haven't really seen much of her since three years ago." "Hm-m; well, you'll see for yourself soon.

You know she's coming home next month." Not one of the brothers did know it--but not one of them intended that Calderwell should find out that they did not.
"Yes, she's coming home," said William, lifting his chin a little.
"Oh, yes, next month," added Bertram, nonchalantly.
Even Cyril across the room was not to be outdone.
"Yes.

Miss Neilson comes home next month," he said..