All were silent until Mrs. Burkhardt timidly said, “Is it Sweet-William?”
“That’s right. Now try this,—What was his favorite sport in winter?”
“That’s easy. Snowball,” and Bob threw his handkerchief at Will, who sharply returned it.
“Ned, what was his favorite instrument?”
“Is it the trumpet?”
“That is right. Can you tell me, Elsie, at what hour he awoke his father by playing on it?”
“Four o’clock.”
“Yes, and what did his father apply to him?”
“A golden-rod,” two or three shouted.