"But he's been here, anyway; and he expects us." He waved a hand towards the hearth.

"Shall I call again?
Or what d'ye say to getting it over ?" "I'm ready," said I.

To tell the truth, the inside of the chimney seemed more inviting to me than the rest of the house.

I was accustomed to chimneys.
"Up we go, then!" Mr.Trapp began to spread his bags.

He always used the first person plural on these occasions--meaning, no doubt, that I took with me his moral support.