“Why, who should say so? Where have I been, pray?”
“I don’t know, and I don’t care.”
“I’ve been to Papa. There!”
“Did he say I was to give up the bricks?”
“I’ve told you.”
“No, you’ve not.”
“I sha’n’t tell you any more.”
“Then I’ll go to Papa and ask.”
“Go by all means.”
“I won’t if you’ll tell me truly.”