Forester's remarks, upon the different kinds of wood, were here interrupted by Marco's finding what he considered an excellent stick for a cane. When he had cut it, however, he found that it was not so straight as it had appeared to be while growing.
However, after some time spent in the selection, Marco and Forester both procured excellent canes.
"This is good, hard wood," said Marco, as he was trimming his cane, and cutting it to a proper length.
"Yes," said Forester; "it is beech, and beech is very hard."
After finishing their canes, they took their seats in the wagon again.