An' they have to stuff their faces into Mester Colin's cushions to keep the gardeners from hearin', if any of 'em's about." "Th' more they laugh th' better for 'em!" said Mrs.Sowerby, still laughing herself.

"Good healthy child laughin's better than pills any day o' th' year.

That pair'll plump up for sure." "They are plumpin' up," said Dickon.

"They're that hungry they don't know how to get enough to eat without makin' talk.

Mester Colin says if he keeps sendin' for more food they won't believe he's an invalid at all.