"
"You remind me of Nanny, for she was always finding objections
and obstacles to everything I wanted to do."
"Well, who in the world is Nanny? I should like to know," said
Betty.
"Why haven't I told you about her?" asked Billy.
"No, you have not, Billy Whiskers, and I should like to know
right away."
"Well, I will tell you, Senorita Burroetta, and you need not be
so cross about it either. She is my wife and a sweeter, dearer
little wife no goat ever had before!"
Betty stopped stock still in the road and glared at Billy for a
second, before she could speak from astonishment. Then she said:
"Billy Whiskers you are a gay deceiver and you know you never
told me you were married and I am sure I always thought you were
a bachelor."
"I am very sorry if it makes any difference to you, but I never
told you because we have been so busy talking of other things and
I have not had a chance."
"Oh, very well then," said Betty, "I will forgive you if you did
not mean to keep it from me."
So the two made up and commenced to look for a gate or way to get
into the garden.
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