Then: "I suppose that would be best," she said.

"Shall we go up pretty soon?
I expect we shall find him in the garden." Jack winced a little.

Jenny smiled at him openly.
"Best to get it over, Mr.Jack.I know it's like going to the dentist.
But it can't be as bad as you think.

It never is.

Besides, you'll have somebody to hold your hand, so to speak." "I hope I shan't scream out loud," observed Jack.