Imagine them swarming around! But then it doesn't matter so much," he went on cheerfully; "you've got a good play there.

You must appreciate them to her--you understand ?--appreciate them kindly, like a man in a watch-tower.

You must laugh at them only about once a week, and then very tolerantly--you understand ?--and kindly, and--and appreciatively." "You're a colossal ass, Hollie!" said Hawker.

"You----" "Yes, yes, I know," replied the other peacefully; "a colossal ass.

Of course." After looking into the distance again, he murmured: "I'm worried about that picnic.