'Gad, for such a devoted man as you were, your enthusiasm and interest is stupendous." * * * * * The father said to the mother, "Well, William's going back to New York next week." "Is he?
Why, he ain't said nothing to me about it." "Well, he is, anyhow." "I declare! What do you s'pose he's going back before September for, John ?" "How do I know ?" "Well, it's funny, John.

I bet--I bet he's going back so's he can see that girl." "He says it's his work.".