We entreated Mrs. Badger not to mention it.
"Because you really are, if I may take the liberty of saying so," pursued Mrs. Badger, "so perfectly charming. You see, my dears, that although I am still young--or Mr. Bayham Badger pays me the compliment of saying so--"
"No," Mr. Badger called out like some one contradicting at a public meeting. "Not at all!"
"Very well," smiled Mrs. Badger, "we will say still young."
"Undoubtedly," said Mr. Badger.

"Why, you see, my dears," said Mrs. Badger, "that although I am still young - or Mr. Bayham Badger pays me the compliment of saying so-"
"Undoubtedly!" said Mr. Badger.
