"Well, what next?"
"That was all, I think.... Oh, no. There was the time about Maudie's cold."
"Oh, those kids' colds!"
"Well, my dear, I have spoken to the children about it until I am tired. Do be reasonable."
"'Item 4. To thawing Maudie's chest, lubricating throat, and taking hard edge off voice, time and expenses.' ... How much?"
"He was only twice at Maudie, three times at Tommy. What did you put down for Tommy?"
"Fifteen bob; but Maudie is bigger than Tommy."
"She is big for her age," reflected Minerva. "I remember asking the doctor if he thought she was growing too fast."
"He'd call that a consultation."
"'Item 5. To advising on rate of speed recommended for Maudie's growth, one guinea.'"