"I didn't mean to say anything about it, for it's not birthday talk, but you have got it out of me, you see, before I sit down. I should have roused up in a minute," says the trooper, making himself speak more gaily, "but you're so quick, Mrs. Bagnet."

"I didn't mean to say anything about it, for it's not birthday talk," says the trooper, making himself speak more gaily, "but you're so quick, Mrs. Bagnet."
