 How long would you be gone? 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.