Is it very far to the other side of the world ?" "Haven't you ever been through this Tube before ?" inquired Shaggy.
"Never.

Nor has anyone else in our country; at least, not since I was born." "How long ago was that ?" asked Betsy.
"That I was born?
Oh, not very long ago.

I'm only a mere child.

If I had not been sent on this journey, I would have celebrated my three thousand and fifty-sixth birthday next Thursday.

Mother was going to make me a birthday cake with three thousand and fifty-six candles on it; but now, of course, there will be no celebration, for I fear I shall not get home in time for it." "Three thousand and fifty-six years!" cried Betsy.