"That I can't say; but if you'll take my advice you'll call and see him."
"Of course I'll call and see him; I'm--I'm all trembling! as if I wouldn't call and see him! Do you think I've any chance?"
"That also I can't say; but if you'll allow me to give you what I should describe as a hint----"
"Please do! What is it? You are so clever!"
"If I were you I should put on your prettiest frock, and your prettiest hat, and the prettiest everything you've got."
"Eustace! Why?"
Mr. Gibb put his hand up to his mouth, and coughed discreetly.
"Fact is, Mr. Hooper's more of an eye for female beauty than he thinks, and if you come to him looking as I've seen you look, you'll knock him."
"Knock him?"
Mr. Gibb was apologetic.