This devotion to Louise may be 'puppy-love,' after all, and--" "Oh, Uncle!" came a chorus of protest.
"What, you rascals! are you encouraging this desperate fol-de-rol ?" "You are too severe, Uncle John," said Patsy, smiling.

"The trouble with you is that you've never been in love yourself." "Never been in love!" He beamed upon the three girls with devotion written all over his round, jolly face.
"Then you're jealous," said Kenneth.

"Give the poor kids a fair show, Uncle John." "All right, I will.

Arthur, my lad, join our happy family as one of my kidlets, and love us all--but no one in particular.

Eh?
Until we get home again, you know.