"That is a deep question in mental philosophy, which I am unable to answer, Chauncey."
"She says, it's because she married papa."
"Does not your mother generally speak truth?"
Young Philip Chauncey seemed to consider this question; and finally waiving it, went on pulling at a button of his uncle's coat in the energy of his inquiries.
"Uncle Phil, you haven't got a wife?"
"No."
"Why haven't you?"
"An old cookery book says, 'First catch your hare.'"
"Must you catch your wife?"
"I suppose so."