C43 Spouting

Brian's invitation came late I didn't want mis my appointment with my editor

"Can we, Mom? Noah asked, bouncing up and down next to me. "Please?"

"That's very nice of you to offer, Brian," I said. But " politely. I glanced at my watch. Dinner. Was it that late already? I had to get ready for my dinner date with my editor and the publicity people. I didn't have much time

"But? he asked