"Apparently the kind of wife she really wants for him is a combination of the doormat and fetch-and-carry person who always stays at home, and performs her wifely and domestic duties in a spirit of due subservience." "She'll live and learn, then, my dear, when she has you for a daughter-in-law," commented Kitty drily.
"I think I'm a bit fed up with 'in-laws,'" returned Nan a trifle wearily.

"I'll go out and walk it off.

Or, better still, lend me your bike, Kitty, and I'll just do a spin to Tintagel.

By the time I've climbed up to King Arthur's Castle, I'll feel different.

It always makes me feel good to get to the top of anywhere." "But, my dear, it's five o'clock already! You won't have time to go there before dinner." "Yes, I shall," persisted Nan.