'Ah, Patricia, beware! the rapids are below you!' as it says in that thrilling tale in the Third Reader." "I think papa would rather live in New York," said Patty, looking very undecided.
"I'll tell you what we'll do," exclaimed Frank, "let's debate the question.

A regular, honest debate, I mean, and we'll have all the arguments for and against clearly stated and ably discussed.

Uncle Fred shall be the judge, and his decision must be final." "No," said Mr.Fairfield, "we'll have the debate, but Patty must be the judge.

She is the one most interested, and I am ready to give her a home wherever she wants it; in Greenland's icy mountains, or India's coral strand, if she chooses." "You certainly are a disinterested member," said Uncle Charley, laughing, "but that won't do in debate.

Here, I'll organise this thing, and for the present we won't consider either Greenland or India.