Pleading

Can’t we go with you to the Smials, Dad? Can’t we? I mean, if you’re going there anyway, to consult with the Thain before you and Mum go to the Southlands…

Mayn’t you go with your Dad, Goldi.

Yes, Mum. Mayn’t we go with you to the Smials, Dad?

Mayn’t you please go with your Dad to the Smials, Goldi.

Yes, Mum. Mayn’t we please go with you to the Smials, Dad?

Have you packed all your things, Goldi, for your visit to Buckland whilst we’re in the Southlands?

No, Dad.

Well, then, there’s your answer.

We may go?

No.