What we've come to talk about can wait." But Matilda's sister, after all, wished no breakfast.

And solicitation could not rouse in her an appetite.
"Very well," said Jack.

"Then to the point.

I thought we'd better all get together on the matter at once.

It's about food." "Food ?" queried Mr.Pyecroft, a bit blankly.
"Yes, and it's some problem, you bet.