"I think everybody enjoys a change of air," she observed.
"My soul and body!" exclaimed Mr.Hamilton.
Captain Shad looked down at his small passenger.
"How old are you, sis ?" he demanded.
"I'm seven.

But I ain't a sis; I haven't got any brothers or sisters." "Oh! Well, that's a fact, too, now I come to think of it.

How old did you say; seventy, was it ?" "No, sir.Seven.Did you think I said seventy ?" "Eh?
No, I guess not." "I couldn't be seventy.

If I was I'd be lots bigger, you know." "That's so; I presume likely you would." More reflection.

Then: "If I was seventy I guess you wouldn't have asked me." "Sho! Wouldn't I?
Why not ?" "'Cause grown-up folks don't like to be asked how old they are.