He took it all in like a lamb." "And all the school," said Margetson, "is talking of the great reconciliation, and the gratification which that event will undoubtedly afford to your venerable mother." "Shut up, will you, Margetson?
I've had quite enough of that chaff." "But I do assure you, Tom--" "That'll do," said Tom, snappishly; and Margetson did not go the length of saying what it was he was so ready to assure him of.
"Well," said Gus, "we'll meet you and the young cub at the cross roads by Sharle Bridge.

The races don't begin till twelve, so we shall have lots of time.

I mean to see if we can't get a trap at Gurley, and do the thing in style.

What do you say?
We could get one for about ten bob." "All serene," said Margetson.

"I'll fork out my share." "You'll pay for me, Tom," said Shadbolt, "won't you ?" "I'll see," said Tom.
"All right, that's settled; and you are seeing about grub, Tom, aren't you?
Don't forget the etceteras.