Mr.Frederick Fairfield, we shall be glad to hear from you." Mr.Fairfield rose and said, "Your honour, ladies, and gentlemen: I would be glad to speak definitely on this burning question, but the truth is, I don't know myself which way I want it to be decided.

For, you see, my only desire in the matter is that the wise and honourable judge, whom we see before us, should have a home of such a character and in such a place as best pleases her; but, before she makes her decision, I hope she will allow herself to be thoroughly convinced as to what will please her.

And as, by force of circumstance, I am obliged to uphold the New York side of this argument, I will now set forth some of its advantages, feeling sure that my worthy opponents are quite able to uphold the Vernondale side." "Hear, hear!" exclaimed Frank, but Patty rapped with her mallet and commanded silence.
Then Mr.Fairfield went on: "For one thing, Patty has always lived in a city, and, like myself, is accustomed to city life.

It is more congenial to both of us, and I sometimes fear we should miss certain city privileges which may not be found in a suburban town." "But we have other things that you can't get in the city," broke in Marian.
"And I am very sure that they will be enthusiastically enumerated when it is your turn to speak," said Mr.Fairfield, smiling.
"The gentleman has the floor," remarked Patty, "the others will please keep their seats.

Proceed, Mr.Fairfield." So Mr.Fairfield proceeded: "Other advantages, perhaps, will be found in the superior schools which the city is said to contain.