"Fine!" cried Marjorie, "every word correct! Next, Ethel, what is the Capital of the United States?"
"Seacote," said Cousin Ethel, laughing.
"Sure it is!" agreed King; "now that's enough jography. Next, we'll have arithmetic. Helen, how much is eighteen times forty-seven?"
"I don't know," said Mrs. Maynard, helplessly.
"Don't know your multiplication table! Fie, fie, my dear! You must stay in after school and study it. Edward, how much is eighteen times forty-seven?"
"Six hundred and fifty-nine, Father."
"Now, I'll give an example," said Midget. "If Edward has three eggs and Jack has two eggs, how many have they together?"
"Can't do it!" declared Cousin Jack, "'cause Ed and I are never together at breakfast, and that's the only time we have eggs!"
"Then here's another!" cried Midget; "how can you divide thirteen apples evenly among four people?"