Mrs.Sieppe asked if little August might be included.

It would console him for the loss of his steamboat.
"Sure, sure," said McTeague.

"August too--everybody," he added, vaguely.
"We always have to leave so early," complained Trina, "in order to catch the last boat.

Just when it's becoming interesting." At this McTeague, acting upon a suggestion of Marcus Schouler's, insisted they should stay at the flat over night.

Marcus and the dentist would give up their rooms to them and sleep at the dog hospital.