Also, if you are so good that you put up with it, I have myself to consider--that is, if we are all to live as a happy family.

Do you understand ?" "Perfectly," said Morris.

"I daresay you are right, but I hate rows." "So do I, and that is why I have accepted one or two challenges to single combat quite at the beginning of things.

You mark my words, he will be like a lamb at breakfast to-morrow." "You shouldn't speak disrespectfully of my father; at any rate, to me," suggested the old-fashioned Morris, rather mildly.
"No, dear, and when I have learnt to respect him I promise you that I won't.

There, don't be vexed with me; but my uncle Richard makes me cross, and then I scratch.