Even the governess had to smile.
"It is granted, my dear boy. Now with regard to your pets. The rabbits are not to be in the house."
"Oh, no, ma'am."
"There's no rabbit-hutch."
"I'll stow them somewhere, Miss Nelson."
"See you do. The pigeons can share the dovecotes, I suppose."
"Very well, Miss Nelson."
"The ferrets——" here Miss Nelson almost shivered. "Dangerous, disgusting beasts!"
"I say, don't," exclaimed Eric. "Shark's a stunner!"
"Their teeth," continued the governess. "I have heard that their teeth can penetrate through any obstacle."