You see if I don't," said Peter.
"Let's ask Mother first," said Bobbie.
"Oh, what's the use of bothering Mother about every little thing ?" said Peter, "especially when she's busy.

Come on.

Let's go down to the village now and begin." So they went.

The old lady at the Post-office said she didn't see why Perks should have a birthday any more than anyone else.
"No," said Bobbie, "I should like everyone to have one.

Only we know when his is." "Mine's to-morrow," said the old lady, "and much notice anyone will take of it.