"I'm your man," he responded promptly.

First of all, the children should not be required to do anything without having behind it a purpose that appeals to them; it may not be the ultimate purpose of "their good," but a secondary reason may be given to which they will respond readily, generally the pretence reason.

What did you expect to do?" "Anything for a start," responded the other eagerly.

Poor feeding will induce this, even if cleanliness be observed; uncleanliness, however liberal the bill of fare, will be taken as an invitation by the little biting pests, and heartily responded to.

"Well, then, if I figure close I won't have to borrow," he responded, gravely.

"In thy own blood, my son," cheerfully responded the old gentleman.

I gladly respond to Mr. Andrew's invitation.

"Stands London where it did?" "Pretty much so, yes," responded Mr. Falconer, grimly.

While the Tank Corps has had limited opportunities, its personnel has responded gallantly on every possible occasion, and has shown courage of the highest order.

"Oh, I shall come on when my things arrive, which ought to be soon," Gifford responded coldly, disliking the man and his rather obvious insincerity.

" "You can rely upon my honour to respect your confidence," Gifford responded warmly.

"No," Gifford responded mechanically.

" To which the courtiers unanimously responded, "O Emperor, live for ever!" "Happy thought!"

V. mimic, ape (imitate) 19; respond instinctively.

" "That will be a good deal as Mrs. Morris says, when she comes," calmly responded his mother.

she responded, faintly.

It was indeed unthinkable that this splendid, high-bred girl could ever be responsive to the advances of this unpleasantly sharp, rather underbred man, and he was a little surprised that she could respond to his remarks quite so genially, with more graciousness indeed than even her position as hostess called forth.

" "Ah, I recall now the face of your lady, though I have not known her," the friar responded courteously, yet he hesitated a moment before accepting the seat which the secretary rose to offer him.

His muscles responded to Johnnie's cry almost automatically, stiffening to an effort at extra speed, and he fell headlong, dragging Pros down with him.

" "Oh, it is all right," Gifford responded politely.

"Of course we will!" we find ourselves cordially responding.

This latter might have been meant to represent a goose, an ostrich or a guinea hen; but Myrtle was delighted with it and thanked the generous squaw, who responded merely with a grunt, not understanding English.

American women responded nobly to the President's call for universal service, flocking to the Red Cross headquarters in every city and setting to work immediately in the preparation of comforts for the great army gathering on the horizon.

"They are," Dave responded solemnly, "or were.

" "Sure," responded Frank, cheerily enough; "and we'll manage somehow, never fear.