"That's right, Paul; we must have you with us, at all events."
"Father says we ought to have you with us," said Henry.
"I will talk with my mother about it, and if she is willing, I think I will go."
"We have talked with your mother already, and she is perfectly willing you should go."
"I will let you know to-morrow."
The boys left him, saying he must certainly go with them, and Paul went into the house to talk over the matter with his mother.
"Do you think I can go, mother?"
"To be sure you can go," interposed John. "What is the use of talking about it?"
"I didn't ask you John," said Paul, with a smile.