 How long would you be gone? Well, I haven't inquired into the details of the matter yet, but I should judge two or three weeks anyway, possibly a month. And what about your job here? Would Allie give you time off to go? Apparently. Dad phoned Allie. They're both on the committee, and Allie seemed to think it was a fine idea. Well, could you leave your family? Dad insists that he and Jimmy could get along all right. I'd take the baby with me. There wouldn't be anyone to take care of him here, and I'd want him with me anyway. Of course.