I was captain of our freshman basketball team at home.

That reminds me, Arline, aren't you and Ruth coming home with me for the Easter vacation?
I am asking you early so no one else will have a chance.

I know it is useless to ask you to come for Christmas." "I think I can come for Easter," replied Arline, "and I don't know of any reason why Ruth can't.

I shall write to Father at once and ask him if we can go.

I want to tell you something, Grace--confidentially, of course.