"Do you think the Wobbles family will hold their conclave if each of them waits until all the others are together ?" "I hope so," replied Johnny.

"I'll make some money if they do." "How rude!" expostulated Courtney with a laugh.

"Business at a week-end house-party!" "Business is right," confessed Johnny.

"They admit that you run the best private exchange in America out here." Courtney, enjoying that remark, laughed heartily.
"I'm glad they give me credit," he acknowledged.

"Well, help yourself to all the facilities.