It's eleven-thirty." "Then I have done it again!" said Sam ruefully.

"I had the number ten dance with your daughter." Mr.Stevens closed his eyes to laugh.
"You certainly have put your foot in it," he admitted.

"Oh, well, Jo's sensible," he added with a father's fond ignorance.

"She'll understand." "That's what I'm afraid of," replied Mr.Turner ruefully.

"You'll have to intercede for me.