I don't want to think that these merry companions of yours are making you really boisterous." "They are, though," said King.

"I like the Craigs and Hester Corey, but they sure are the noisy bunch!" "Oh, King, not _quite_ so much slang!" "No, Mother, we won't get gay! We'll try to please you every way! But we're feeling rather spry to-day! So please excuse us, Mothery May!".