The three boys were scudding about the garden like puppies.
As Olga and Nick entered, Violet looked up from her instrument.

"I'm wondering if Sir Kersley would like to adopt me as well as Max.

Do you think he would ?" "Exceedingly doubtful," said Max, rising.
"Why ?" "You would take up too much of his valuable time," he rejoined.

"A man has to think of that, you know." "Only horrid sordid men like you!" she retorted.
He uttered his dry laugh.

"A professional man must think of his career." She tossed her head.