Makes us work hard enough." "I don't see why he shouldn't help us," continued Vince.

"Father says a man ought to look after his body as well as his brains, so as always to be healthy and strong." "Why did he say that ?" said Mike sharply.
"Because it was right," said Vince.

"My father's always right." "No, he isn't.

He didn't know what was the matter with my dad." Vince laughed.
"What are you grinning at ?" "What you said.

He knew well enough, only he wouldn't say because he did not want to offend your father." "What do you mean ?" "That he always sat indoors, and didn't take enough exercise." "Pish! The Doctor did not know," said Mike sharply, and colouring a little; "and I don't believe he wants people to be well." "Hi! Look here!" cried Vince excitedly.