Arthur went with him to the desk and proffered his assistance, but the young man said he needed nothing but rest.
"And just think of it," said Patsy, when he had gone.

"We don't know yet what that 'A' stands for!" "Arthur," suggested Louise.
"Albert," said Beth.
"Or Algernon," added Uncle John with a chuckle.
"But we haven't seen the last of him yet," declared Miss Doyle.

"I've a romance all plotted, of which A.Jones is to be the hero.

He will fall in love with Maud and carry her away to his island!" "I'm not so sure of that result," observed Uncle John thoughtfully.

"It wouldn't astonish me to have him fall in love with Maud Stanton; we've all done that, you know; but could Maud--could any girl--be attracted by a lean, dismal boy with a weak stomach, such as A.Jones ?" "Even with these drawbacks he is quite interesting," asserted Beth.
"He is sure to win her sympathy," said Louise.
"But, above all," declared Patsy, "he has an island, inherited from his royal daddy.