'He's a splendid little friend to have,' the lady said cheerfully. 'I wonder where you live?'
'In the House, with nurse and grandmother.' He heaved a sigh. 'We shall have to go back soon.'
'I suppose you know the way; but you're a very little boy to be out alone.'
'I had to run after Lucky; Nurse was at Mrs. Tikes'.'
'Tikes' Farm? That is some way from here.'
'Is it twenty miles?'
'No, but it is nearly two. I expect your nurse will wonder where you are.'
'I expec' she will; but I likes being here. Are you a proper grown-up person?'
'How do you mean?'
Bobby frowned; he couldn't always put his thoughts into words.