"Thunder and sunshine! You don't say so! What under heaven were you doing ?" "I was reading, and you came in and then I was interested." "Well ?" Hugh dropped his voice.
"I understood all that you meant.

I'd like to read your books if I may.
We haven't any in the house." "Bless my soul! Here's some one wants to read my books!" Mr.Pidgen was undoubtedly pleased.

"I'll send you some.

I'll send you them all!" Hugh gasped with pleasure.

"I'll read them all, however many there are!" he said excitedly.