Now, as your temporary guardian, I insist you tell me all about it" "'Temporary guardian' is good! Who appointed you ?" "I'm that by reason of your being a guest in my house, and too in view of the fact that you have, apparently, nobody to look after you.

Your father has mysteriously disappeared.

You've had no word from him since you've been here! So far as I know, you have no other relatives, and so, as your nearest of kin, I propose to look after you,--if you will let me.

Don't be foolish, Azalea, dear," Farnsworth's voice took on a tender tone, "_don't_ be antagonistic.

I want to help you, not annoy you.