That is clearly what he meant; and he would laugh at us, if we could tell him nothing when he comes home.

Why, he promised to take us as far as Portsmouth to see some artillery practice." "That is a different thing altogether, because we should be under his control.

If you disobey him, it is at your own risk, and I shall not let one of the servants go with you, for I am mistress of the household, if not of you." "What trumpery airs you do give yourself! One would think you were fifty years old at least.

Stay at home, if you are such a coward! I am sure dear daddy would be quite ashamed of you.

They are popping already, and I mean to watch them." "You won't go so very far, I am quite sure of that," answered Faith, who understood her sister.