"Far worse, sir!"
And Fanny laughed.
"That is pleasant to know," said Ralph; "then I'm a monster."
Having arrived at which highly encouraging conclusion, the young man whistled.
"I say," he said, suddenly, "I wanted to ask—"
"Well, sir?" said Fanny.
"Before we leave the subject—"
"What subject?"
"Babies."
"Well, ask on."