He sat at the desk, __________ a novel.
“He will take you as well.” “But I’d rather he ______.”
“I’ve told him about it.” “But I’d rather you ______.”
“Shall I come tomorrow ?” “I’d rather you ______.”
“He will come tomorrow.” “But I’d rather he _____ the day after tomorrow.”
“Mary looks hot and dry” “So _____ you if you had so high a fever.”