he probably wo n't sprout until spring . '' bob followed me to the table . `` sir , '' he said , with an effort restraining himself from a truly violent rejection , `` i must beg you not to speak so ; there can be no just comparison . '' `` yes , if they do n't have all the trails covered within an hour or two . '' any other property you have you must hand over to mother . `` for crying out loud , i 'm your sister . '' 