Oh, he told Bertram long ago he should go when we were married; that he had plenty much money, and was going back to China, and not be Melican man any longer.

But I don't think Bertram thought he'd do it.
William says Dong Ling went to Pete, however, after we left, and told him he wanted to go; that he liked the little Missee plenty well, but that there'd be too much hen-talk when she got back, and--" "Why, the impudent creature!" Billy laughed merrily.
"Yes; Pete was furious, William says, but Dong Ling didn't mean any disrespect, I'm sure.

He just wasn't used to having petticoats around, and didn't want to take orders from them; that's all." "But, Billy, what will you do ?" "Oh, Pete's fixed all that lovely," returned Billy, nonchalantly.

"You know his niece lives over in South Boston, and it seems she's got a daughter who's a fine cook and will be glad to come.

Mercy! Look at the time," she broke off, glancing at the clock.