Denis gazed at the ceiling.
"I do," reiterated Nell, severely.
"Of course," said Ted, vaguely.
"Careful, old man! Any statement you make now will be used against you. Nell's pathetic observation, translated into cold English, means that we've got to wash up."
"I will!" cried Sheila Pat.
Denis looked at her enviously.
"What it is to be young and energetic!"
"I'll do it," said Ted.
"Leave it to us," sighed Denis.
"Oh, indeed," she laughed. "I wonder how many plates Aunt Kezia would have left by the time you'd done?"