"But there are empty spaces, and I can see but thirteen pieces here," objected Bright-Wits.
"The missing piece hangs here at the side of the steps, and, as you see, contains three squares," explained Azalia.
"This surely can be no difficult task to be so richly rewarded," cried Bright-Wits.
"Then accomplish it, thou Clever One," laughed Azalia.
The reader who wishes to learn what chance Bright-Wits has of winning the promised reward, should cut out the rug on page at the back of the book, and try the task himself. Cut with a scissors or sharp knife along the heavy lines.
THE RUG.
