"I believe it was something about Colin." "I was thinkin' that if he was out here he wouldn't be watchin' for lumps to grow on his back; he'd be watchin' for buds to break on th' rose-bushes, an' he'd likely be healthier," explained Dickon.

"I was wonderin' if us could ever get him in th' humor to come out here an' lie under th' trees in his carriage." "I've been wondering that myself.

I've thought of it almost every time I've talked to him," said Mary.

"I've wondered if he could keep a secret and I've wondered if we could bring him here without any one seeing us.
I thought perhaps you could push his carriage.

The doctor said he must have fresh air and if he wants us to take him out no one dare disobey him.