“Oh! I’ll find a cocoanut” (holding up one). “See here! Where are you going so fast?”
“To ask ma!” they shouted, running in doors.
The funny man’s eyes twinkled, and up went his hand to scratch his head again. Presently they popped their heads out, and asked,—
“When shall we have it?”
“Have it now,” said Mr. Doty.
“Have it now,” they told their mother.
“Where?” asked Mrs. Plummer.
“She says, ‘Where?’” shouted the Jimmies.
“Out here on the grass,” said Mr. Doty.
“Out here on the grass,” the Jimmies repeated.