We were used to these things and saw no reason for so much seriousness.
"All things considered," they said, and they did not say a hundredth part of the things they were considering, "we are unwilling to expose our country to free communication with the rest of the world--as yet.

If Ellador comes back, and we approve her report, it may be done later--but not yet.
"So we have this to ask of you gentlemen [they knew that word was held a title of honor with us], that you promise not in any way to betray the location of this country until permission--after Ellador's return." Jeff was perfectly satisfied.

He thought they were quite right.

He always did.

I never saw an alien become naturalized more quickly than that man in Herland.
I studied it awhile, thinking of the time they'd have if some of our contagions got loose there, and concluded they were right.