"It would be great fun--for a while.

I think," he added thoughtfully, "that I could brighten Europe up a bit." "I do not doubt it," said Sir Tancred politely.
"Well, you see, sir, it's like this," said Tinker.

"When I adopted Elsie you said that I was to take all responsibility; and I think I ought to look after her education; it's no good adopting sisters by halves." "You are right, of course," said Sir Tancred.

"But I'm sorry for you.
For a boy of nearly twelve, your knowledge of the things taught by governesses is small.

Your spelling, now, it is--shall we say phonetic ?" "I don't think a gentleman ought to spell too well any more than he ought to speak French with too good an accent," said Tinker firmly.
"There's a good deal in what you say," said Sir Tancred.