"Delighted!" he cried, as he excitedly sprang to his feet.
"How nice of you!"
"Stay! What about the accompaniment?"
"I can manage that."
"At sight?"
"I think so."
"You're an acquisition to Melkbridge. There's one other thing."
"I knew you'd disappoint me. What is it?"
"The 7.53," replied the station-master, looking at his watch. "It's almost due."
"We can make a start," suggested Mavis.