Usually when she began to tell this story he left the room or put his hands over his ears ; and possibly if he had done either of those things this time they might all still be on the island . But to-night he remained on his stool ; and we shall see what happened . CHAPTER XI WENDY 'S STORY ` Listen , then , ' said Wendy , settling down to her story , with Michael at her feet and seven boys in the bed . ` There was once a gentleman -- ' ' I had rather he had been a lady , ' Curly said . ' I wish he had been a white rat , ' said Nibs . ` Quiet , ' their mother admonished them . ` There was a lady also , and -- ' ' O mummy , ' cried the first twin , ` you mean that there is a lady also , do n't you ? She is not dead , is she ? ' ` Oh no . ' ' I am awfully glad she is n't dead , ' said Tootles . ` Are you glad , John ? ' ` Of course I am . ' ` Are you glad , Nibs ? ' ` Rather . ' ` Are you glad , Twins ? ' ` We are just glad . ' ` Oh dear , ' sighed Wendy . ` Little less noise there , ' Peter called out , determined that she should have fair play , however beastly a story it might be in his opinion . ` The gentleman 's name , ' Wendy continued , ` was Mr. Darling , and her name was Mrs. Darling . ' ' I knew them , ' John said , to annoy the others . '
I think I knew them , ' said XXXXX rather doubtfully .
Darling Michael Nibs Peter Tootles Wendy first left mummy to-night