"I quite agree that these young muffs are a nuisance, and it's all the more aggravating to be dragged into a mess by them.

But he'd no right to interfere." "Strictly speaking, I suppose he was right," said Pridgin.

"There is a rule about juniors being in by 6:30; although every one knows half an hour's grace is given on half-holidays.

And I suppose he's right about the fireworks." "You think I ought to cave in ?" asked Tempest.
"I don't say that.

But I'd let the matter alone." "We shall never stop Jarman at that rate," said Wales.