Boy was very pleased indeed with this song, which the First Class in Molluscs sang very well, and clapped vigorously.
“I’m glad you like their singing,” said the Professor, looking pleased at Boy’s approval.
“That will do for to-day,” he added, dismissing the class, and the Oysters went out of the room in single file, each one making a little bow as he passed the Professor. .
“Now what shall we do with ourselves for the rest of the day?” said the Crab, when they had all gone, for there is a half-holiday, you know. Would you like to go for a trip to Zum?” he asked.
“Oh yes, please,” answered Boy, who remembered that that was where One-and-Nine said that they should meet again.
So Professor Crab put his hat on, and after locking the class-room door set out with Boy for the Station of the Submarine Navigation Company.