Not a single member of Dick & Co.

can be excused from attending." "We'll see about it," replied Dick.
"No, you won't! It has all been seen to.

The six of you are going to be on hand---with six stunning girls, too!" "I thank you, anyway; I thank you all heartily for this very unusual honor," Dick protested.
"That's all right, then; it's settled," proclaimed Ben Badger, with an air of finality.

"The dance begins at nine.

It's all stated on the ticket." By the next day it _was_ settled that Dick & Co.