"Certainly not! Did you ever know me leave my job to go to a picnic ?" "It might be better if you did! My opinion is you think too much about your job." "You think too little about yours," Festing rejoined.

"Anyhow, what amusement do you think I'd get from lounging round Long Lake all day ?" "The ducks ought to be plentiful and I'd lend you a gun.

In fact, I'll lend you my second team, if you'll drive the Marvin girls over." "No, thanks," said Festing firmly.

"Somebody left Flora Marvin on my hands at the supper, and I imagine she got very tired.

She certainly looked tired; the girls about the settlement don't hide their feelings.
But who's going with you, since you want the other team ?" "I promised to take Sadie Keller." "Sadie Keller ?" Festing exclaimed and paused, rather awkwardly.