"Now, Maggie, I am sure that you cannot see any element of danger in this trip," said the Doctor, fixing his eyes upon her very anxiously. To his surprise and delight she unhesitatingly said:
"No, I do not see why it should be at all dangerous."
"That's my brave little wife!" shouted Dr. Jones, catching her in his arms and kissing her upon both cheeks. "What an old lunkhead I have been all this time! Why, Maggie, do you know that I have been terribly worried lest you should prove foolish and obstinate and would do all you could to prevent my going?"
"I knew it all the time," she replied.
"Just listen to the demure little sinner! Knew that I was worrying all this time and never let me see that she understood me at all! What a little hypocrite you are! But I forgive you, since you are so reasonable."
"But my dear hubby, do not jump at conclusions. There is a condition connected with my consent."
"And it is granted now, my dear. What is it?"
"Oh, it is a real easy one!"
"I am sure of that, dear Maggie, for you are the most reasonable woman alive. Isn't she, gentlemen?"
Of course the conspirators loudly assented.