“What’s the big idea turning your sister-in-law into street at her age? You ought to be ashamed.”
“Gee,” laughed Laurie, “you don’t mind how many words you use, do you?”
“You do it in less,” challenged Bob indignantly.
“I have. Here’s Ned’s:
“Sister-in-law to be turned out of home unless you come to rescue immediately.”
“Sounds as though you meant your own sister-in-law,” commented Laurie. “That’s not bad, though.”
“Sounds all right to me,” said Ned. “Let’s hear yours.”
“Is Miss Comfort being evicted from house by your order? Public opinion in arms. Answer.”
“Huh,” said Ned, “public opinion can’t be ‘in arms,’ you silly chump.”