We had numerous offers of financial assistance, too." "I hope you didn't accept them," said Uncle John nervously.
"No," answered the boy, "I claimed this expedition to be our private and individual property.

We can now do as we please, being under no obligations to any but ourselves." "That's right," said Uncle John.

"We don't want to be hampered by the necessity of advising with others." "By the way, have you found a doctor ?" "Yes." "A good one ?" asked Maud quickly.
"Highly recommended, but homely as a rail fence," continued Patsy, as her uncle hesitated.
"That's nothing," said Ajo lightly.
"Nothing, eh?
Well, wait till you see him," she replied.

"You'll never look Doctor Gys in the face more than once, I assure you.

After that, you'll be glad to keep your eyes on his vest buttons." "I like him immensely, though," said Beth.