Ben shook his head. "You're a little warmer."
"One of the boys; Frank or Charlie."
"No small fry."
"Then, please tell, I can't possibly guess."
"Your Uncle Justus."
"Oh, Ben, really?"
"Yes, ma'am, thy servant speaketh truly."
"But where is he? and why didn't he come up with you?"
"Because I wasn't sure how far it might be to this house, or how difficult it might be to get here."
"You don't mean that it is Professor Horner of whom you are speaking," said Mr. Ramsey.