As a matter of fact I really could begin the office work at once--" "For Heaven's sake don't do that! and don't say it!" exclaimed the young fellow in dismay.

"Father and Shiela and I are counting on this trip.
There's a butterfly or two I want to get at Ruffle Lake.

Don't you think it extremely necessary that you go over the entire territory ?--become thoroughly saturated with the atmosphere and--" "Malaria ?" suggested Hamil, laughing.

"Of course, seriously, it will be simply fine.

And perhaps it is the best thing to do for a while.