I know it . '' `` Then why do n't you do it ? '' `` Natural depravity , I suppose . '' `` Natural indolence , you mean . It 's really dreadful ! '' and Amy looked severe . `` Not so bad as it seems , for I should only plague him if I went , so I might as well stay and plague you a little longer , you can bear it better , in fact I think it agrees with you excellently , '' and Laurie composed himself for a lounge on the broad ledge of the balustrade . Amy shook her head and opened her sketchbook with an air of resignation , but she had made up her mind to lecture ` that boy ' and in a minute she began again . `` What are you doing just now ? '' `` Watching lizards . '' `` No , no . I mean what do you intend and wish to do ? '' `` Smoke a cigarette , if you 'll allow me . '' `` How provoking you are ! I do n't approve of cigars and I will only allow it on condition that you let me put you into my sketch . I need a figure . '' `` With all the pleasure in life . How will you have me , full length or three-quarters , on my head or my heels ? I should respectfully suggest a recumbent posture , then put yourself in also and call it ` Dolce far niente ' . '' `` Stay as you are , and go to sleep if you like .
I intend to work hard , '' said XXXXX in her most energetic tone .
Amy Dolce Laurie Stay lizards lounge minute sketch sketchbook three-quarters