Well, you fellows show up about eight.

Don't forget, because we want to get the whole bunch there and talk it all over and appoint a committee to see Josh." Tom was silent for a minute after the visitors had departed.

Then, hesitatingly, "Steve," he said, "what's the good of acting like that with fellows ?" "Like what ?" asked Steve.
"You know well enough.

Freezing up and talking as if you had a mouthful of icicles.

You might be--be decently polite when fellows come in.