I may give myself the pleasure of a personal call upon my prospective brother-in-law to-morrow." "What ?" cried his mother sharply.
"Yep," said George blithely.

"I may have to do it.

It's purely a business matter, so don't worry.

I shan't say a word about the wedding.

Far be it from me to distress an old gentleman about--" "What business can you have with Mr.Thorpe ?" demanded his mother.
"Well, as I don't believe in keeping secrets from you, mother, I'll explain.