Papa, you are in for it, and I am getting eager.

May I come and hear all about it?
I should be a great support to you, you know.

And they would tell the truth so much better!" "Janetta, what are you dreaming of?
It may even be a case of secrecy." "Secrecy, papa, with two boat-loads of men and about thirty ships involved in it! Oh, do let me hear all about it!" "Whatever it may be, your presence is not required, and would be improper.

Unless I should happen to want a book; and in that case I might ring for you." "Oh, do, papa, do! No one else can ever find them.

Promise me now that you will want a book.