In the year 3000 it will be 'set' in an examination paper, and poor wretches will get plucked because they don't know the date.' This was quite a new aspect of the matter to Jessica Morgan.

She pondered it, and smiled.
'Yes, I suppose it will.

But we should have to be out so late.' 'Why not, for once?
It needn't be later than half-past eleven.' Nancy broke off and gesticulated.

'That's just why I want to go! I should like to walk about all night, as lots of people will.

The public-houses are going to be kept open till two o'clock.' 'Do you want to go into public-houses ?' asked Jessica, laughing.
'Why not?
I should like to.