I always tell the truth." "Of course--of course," returned Penhallow.

"This thing has annoyed me.
Sit down and tell me all about it." Rather more at his ease John said, "I went to swim with some of the village boys, sir.

We played tag in the water--" The Squire had at once a divergent interest, "Tag--tag--swimming?
Who invented that game?
Good idea--how do you play it ?" John a little relieved continued, "You see, uncle, you can dive to escape or come up under a fellow to tag him.

It's just splendid!" he concluded with enthusiasm.
Then the Captain remembered that this was a domestic court-martial, and self-reminded said, "The tag has nothing to do with the matter in question; go on." "We got tired and sat on the bank.

Billy was wandering about.