"That I'm a fool."
"You a fool?"
"Yes. I thought you were only an irresponsible boy, but I find you're a man."
"Thanks, thanks," said Bobby. "Anyhow, I'll try to be."
"You needn't thank me. Now, have you any money?"
"About five pounds."
"Well, I'll lend you another five pounds. No, I won't, but I'll buy the provisions myself. If I left that to you, you'd forget the essentials. Are there plates and things at the cottage?"
"Lots."
"Well, now, like a good boy, go at once to Simpson's, and order the car, and get back before that animal takes it into his head to escape."