 However, he was unable to think of a way out, and today at 2 o'clock he has to appear at City Hall to see if he can qualify. Alice and the children are waiting for him to come downstairs. Well, Phyllis, I guess Daddy will have to go today, unless he can think of another excuse. What's left? He's gone through everyone in the book. Now, now, girls, your Daddy was only joking with all those excuses. He really wants to serve. He wouldn't try to get out of... Hiya, kids. Oh, good morning, Alice. Oh, good morning, Phil. I was just telling the children that...