Ruth owes me a visit, and I haven't had my luncheon.

You mustn't tempt me from my duty, for I am on the trail of knowledge.

I must spend at least two hours this afternoon looking up a multitude of references." "Come and have luncheon first and look up your references afterward," coaxed Arline.

"Then, perhaps, I can help you," she added artfully.
"Perhaps you can," returned Grace dubiously.

Their eyes meeting, both girls laughed.
"Come with me, at any rate, then," declared Arline.
"All right.