It would be quiet, and not very dear.

And we might dine together and take hands as at Havre--for we will all insist on Robert's doing the hospitality.

I confess to shrinking a good deal about the noise of Paris--we might try Paris later.

What do you say?
The sea is so very far--it is such a journey--it looks so to me just now.

And the south of France is very hot--as hot as Italy--besides making you pay greatly 'for your whistle.' Switzerland would increase both expenses and journey for everybody.