"I'd have to run with you, or you'd get lost for keeps.

And I'd rather stay here.

But I think we must be starting for Bryant Bower, and leave this reunited family to get along for awhile without our tender care." "But don't think we don't realize how much we are indebted to you," said Mr.Maynard, earnestly, for the two good friends in need had been friends indeed to the distracted parents.
"Well, you can have a set of resolutions engrossed and framed for us," said Cousin Jack, "or, better yet, you can give me a dollar bill, in full of all accounts.

By the way, Mehitabel, it's lucky you came home from your little jaunt in time for your birthday.

I incidentally learned that it will be here soon, and we're going to have a celebration that will take the roof right off this house!" "All right, Cousin Jack; I'm ready for anything, now that I know I've got a father and mother." "And a brother," supplemented King, "and _such_ a brother!" He rolled his eyes as if in ecstasy at the thought of his own perfections, and Marjorie lovingly pinched his arm.
"And a couple of sisters," added Cousin Ethel; "I like to speak up for the absent." "Yes, and two dearest, darlingest cousins," said Marjorie, gleefully.
"Oh, I think I've got the loveliest bunch of people in the whole world!".