Ever since she was a child, when she once made up her mind that she wanted a new toy, she worried me till I got it for her; and you are the last new toy." "Oh, papa, how can you say so!" Frances said, laughing and colouring.

"As far as I am concerned, it may be months and months." "Oh, that is all very well," Mr.Hudson broke in.

"I know what you want.

You want Wilson here to be always, neglecting his duty, and galloping over from the other end of the colony to see you.

No, no, my dear, if Wilson is a wise fellow, he will bring you to book, as soon as I can either build, or get hold of, a place fit for you.