"I do not want any sitters, thank you," said he.
"We don't want t' set," Billy replied firmly and clearly.
"I beg your pardon," Thornly smiled pleasantly, "you see nearly all of them do. Won't you come in?"
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"It's cooler outside," ventured Mark.
"There isn't much difference," said Thornly, rising courteously.
"I'm Cap'n Billy Morgan!" This statement appeared to interest Thornly immensely.
"I'm glad to meet you," he answered.