A semi-annual would about hit their gait, and be more than they deserve.

So I've decided it's merely a silly way to spend money--and an easy way, too, I'll be bound.

Oblige me by explaining this incomprehensible eccentricity." To this, a mild protest for the major, Uncle John replied: "Dear Major Doyle: Yours received.

Have you no business of your own to attend to?
Affectionately yours, John Merrick." The major took the hint.

He made no further complaint but read the paper religiously every day, gloating over Patsy's name as managing editor and preserving the files with great care.