"Who is?"
"You are!" said Mr. Frog. "Ever since I've known you, you've been trying to catch me and my friends."
"Why—er—I was only joking," Timothy Turtle told him. "You mustn't mind my playful ways. Just make me a coat and I'll do something handsome for you."[p. 94]
It was now the tailor's turn to ask questions.
"What"—he inquired—"what will you do?"
"I couldn't just say at this moment," Timothy replied.
"Why not?"
"Oh, I'd want to think a while," said Timothy Turtle.
"Very well!" was the tailor's answer. "I've no objection, though it's something I never do myself."
"I wish you'd come outside a moment, since you don't want me inside your shop," Timothy remarked. "I'd like to whisper to you."