“I get drawing-lessons enough at school,” said Adale.
“I didn’t know you could draw, cousin Joe,” said Clara.
“I can’t; and that’s the beauty of my system. The teacher doesn’t need to know anything about drawing, and the students never learn anything.”
“How absurd!” said Cora.
“How curious!” said Maud.
“How pleasant!” said Adale.
“How funny!” said Leefee.
“My top’s broked,” said Bryant.
“The class will come to order,” said cousin Joe.
Then they all gathered around the library-table, and each one was provided with a pencil and a bit of paper.