Well, it had to go.

This is the third year it's had no blossom." His speech was slow, like that of a man accustomed to think aloud.

Felix admired him askance.

"I might live next door," he thought, "for all the notice he's taken of my turning up!" "I came over in Stanley's car," he said.

"Met your two coming along--fine couple they are!" "Ah!" said Tod.