"Of course--and yet--" "And yet--what! Come, you obdurate sentimentalist--what are you thinking about ?" "They may have some peculiar division of labor we've never heard of," I suggested.

"The men may live in separate towns, or they may have subdued them--somehow--and keep them shut up.

But there must be some." "That last suggestion of yours is a nice one, Van," Terry protested.
"Same as they've got us subdued and shut up! you make me shiver." "Well, figure it out for yourself, anyway you please.

We saw plenty of kids, the first day, and we've seen those girls--" "Real girls!" Terry agreed, in immense relief.

"Glad you mentioned 'em.