No, thank you, I should like to stay, but I must go back to my office." "Dear, dear! That's too bad.

Babbie and I would like first-rate to have you stay.

Wouldn't we, Babbie ?" Barbara nodded.
"Yes, sir," she said.

"And the chowder will be awf'ly good.

Uncle Jed's chowders always are." "I'm sure of it." Major Grover's look of surprise was more evident than ever as he gazed first at Barbara and then at Mr.Winslow.
His next question was addressed to the latter.
"So you are this young lady's uncle ?" he inquired.