“Well, sonny darling.”
“How did you get here?”
“They sent and told me you—”
“You didn’t believe about that shilling? Really there was only 2 shillings 6 pence change.”
“Yes, yes, dear. Hush now, there’s a good boy.”
“Mother?”
“Well, Tommy dear.”
“Was there a fire last night?”
“It was a week ago, sonny.”
“Who was the fellow called me? Was he riled at me for not answering?”