I've enjoyed it more than you ever will, Lasher.

At least, I'm never lonely.

I like my food, too, and one's head's always full of jolly ideas, if only they seemed jolly to other people." "Upon my word, Pidgen," said Mr.Lasher.At this moment Mrs.Lasher opened the door.
"Well, well.

Fancy! Sitting over the fire talking! Oh, you men! Tea! tea! Tea, Will! Fancy talking all the afternoon! Well!" No one had noticed Hugh.

He, however, had understood Mr.Pidgen better than Mr.Lasher did.
V This conversation aroused in Hugh, for various reasons, the greatest possible excitement.