`` I must say , '' he said to Wendy , `` that you do n't do things by halves , '' a grudging remark which the twins thought was pointed at them . The first twin was the proud one , and he asked , flushing , `` Do you think we should be too much of a handful , sir ? Because , if so , we can go away . '' `` Father ! '' Wendy cried , shocked ; but still the cloud was on him . He knew he was behaving unworthily , but he could not help it . `` We could lie doubled up , '' said Nibs . `` I always cut their hair myself , '' said Wendy . `` George ! '' Mrs. Darling exclaimed , pained to see her dear one showing himself in such an unfavourable light . Then he burst into tears , and the truth came out . He was as glad to have them as she was , he said , but he thought they should have asked his consent as well as hers , instead of treating him as a cypher -LSB- zero -RSB- in his own house . `` I do n't think he is a cypher , '' Tootles cried instantly . `` Do you think he is a cypher , Curly ? '' `` No , I do n't . Do you think he is a cypher , Slightly ? '' `` Rather not . Twin , what do you think ? '' It turned out that not one of them thought him a cypher ; and he was absurdly gratified , and said he would find space for them all in the drawing-room if they fitted in . `` We 'll fit in , sir , '' they assured him .
`` Then follow the leader , '' he XXXXX gaily .
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