But you see that it's not right now, don't you ?" "Oh yes!" I exclaimed, "and I won't listen any more, father." We made it up lovingly, Rubens flying frantically at our heads to join in the kisses and reconciliation.

He had been anxiously watching us, being well aware that something was amiss.
"I don't mean to tell you what Mr.Andrewes and I _were_ talking about," said my father, "because I did not wish you to hear.

But I will tell you that you made a very bad guess at the secret.

We were not talking of a tutor, or dreaming of one, and you have vexed yourself for nothing.

However, I think it serves you right for listening.