"Of course we have."
"It may have been because I was never much in your way; but in any case ..."
"You were always a good chap."
"Thank you."
"Doesn't it tire you, talking?"
"No, old fellow; in fact, I want to talk to you.... Hugh, there's something I want to ask you."
"What's that, Lot?"
"Mamma is going to London with you."
"Yes, she thought she'd like to come with me this time. You see, John and I never see her; and Mary will soon be home from India."
"Yes, I can understand ... that she sometimes wants to see her other children too. Hugh, all I wanted to ask you is: be kind to her."