"I couldn't do it on twelve a week, anyhow at all." "And you robbed me of all my money when I came to town," said Uncle John.
"Stop joking," said the girl.

"There's no doubt this place is intended for us, is there ?" "None at all," declared the Major.

"It's ours for three years, and not a penny to pay." "Well, then, do you think it's Kenneth ?" The Major shook his head.
"I don't know the lad." he said, "and he might be equal to it, although I doubt it.

But he can't touch his money till he comes of age, and it isn't likely his lawyer guardian would allow such extravagances." "Then who can it be ?" "I can't imagine." "It doesn't seem to matter," remarked Uncle John, lighting a fresh pipe.

"You're not supposed to ask questions, I take it, but to enjoy your new home as much as you can." "Ex--actly!" agreed the Major.
"I've been thinking," continued Uncle John, "that I'm not exactly fit for all this style, Patsy.