"Since you want to know so much, you may as well come to the gypsy encampment on the verge of the wood and satisfy yourself." He threw on a Panama hat, with a cross look.

"Since when have you come to the conclusion that I need a dry nurse ?" "Oh, don't talk bosh!" said Miss Greeby vigorously, and springing to her feet.

"You take me at the foot of the letter and too seriously.

I only came here to see how my old pal was getting on." "I'm all right and as jolly as a sandboy.

Now are you satisfied ?" "Quite.