M.—Just across the garden, on the other side of the lawn.
F.—If I walk across the grass I shall get my feet wet.
E.—Then we'll go by the gravel walk, it's only a few seconds longer.
F.—If I walk on the gravel I shall spoil my kid boots.
M.—You ought to have strong boots like ours for the country.
F.—I can't bear those clumsy boots!
E.—Then how are you going to get to the wigwam?
F.—Why should we go there at all?
M.—Because we wanted to show it to you.
F.—Why?