That is, unless you really care." His sister hesitated before replying.

When she spoke, there was disappointment in her tone.
"Why, Steve," she said, "I did hope you might be here when Mr.Graves came.

He will wish to speak of important matters, and it seems to me that both of us should hear what he has to say." Young Warren, who had started for the door, stopped and kicked impatiently at the corners of the rug.
"Oh, _well_!" he observed, "if you want me of course I'll stay.

But why doesn't old Graves come, if he is coming.

Maybe he's under the weather yet," he added, hopefully.