"And the other half knickerbockers. Yes—frightfully. Do stand still—you're only tightening the knot," said Anthea.
CHAPTER VIII
BIGGER THAN THE BAKER'S BOY
"Look here," said Cyril. "I've got an idea."
"Does it hurt much?" said Robert sympathetically.
"Don't be a jackanape! I'm not humbugging."
"Shut up, Bobs!" said Anthea.
"Silence for the Squirrel's oration," said Robert.
Cyril balanced himself on the edge of the water-butt in the backyard, where they all happened to be, and spoke.