He insists also that I be president." "And why, Dad ?" enquired Nora.
"Well," said Mr.Gwynne, with a slight laugh, "he frankly says he would like to be associated with me in this business.

Of course, he said some nice things about me which I need not repeat." "Oh pshaw!" exclaimed Nora, patting him on the shoulder, "I thought you were a lot smarter man than that.

Can't you see why he wants to be associated with you?
Surely you don't need me to tell you." "Nora dear, hush," said her mother.
With an imploring look at her sister, Kathleen left the room.
"Indeed, Mother, I think it is no time to hush.

I will tell you, Dad, why he wants to be associated with you in this coal mine business.
Ernest Switzer wants our Kathleen.

Mother knows it.