human
I've found something out! suddenly exclaimed Alec in a curious voice, and he spread out on the table the front page of an old _Times_.
gpt
Look here, Frank! he continued in growing excitement.
human
Here, under the Births--marked with red pencil--'Guy Thompson!' That's Father--here's the date. Wait a moment. Now I'll reckon it out. Hush! Don't say anything while I do the sum. _I say!_ Father _is_ twenty-one!
gpt
exclaimed Molly, capering about.
human
I told you so.
gpt
Rubbish! said Frank.
human
Molly, do shut up. Alec, where did you find that paper? How did it come here?
gpt
I found it there, on the rocking-chair. It looks old, and it _is_ old. See, here's the date. It's very funny! I wish we could find out--it _would_ be jolly to find out all by ourselves, if this really can be true. I say, I know who'd tell us. I've heard all about Somerset House--where you can get to know about people and their affairs--only I don't know where the place is, or who lives there.
human
An omlibus will take us anywhere,
gpt
Who's _us_?
human
Never mind _her_, said Alec excitedly.
gpt
I'll tell you what. Listen: this afternoon, when we've got to be in the play-room, let's go in a cab to Somerset House, and just get to know once for all. I've got four shillings in my money-box; what have you got?
human
I'll count.
gpt
The man may want more. Mollikins, what have you got in your purse?
human
Dot sixpence.
gpt
Well, if you pay your share, we'll take you with us--that is, if you can put on your own hat. I can help you with your coat.