"Yes," replied Mr. George, "of course it is;
for almost all the little wagons, as well as the other toys, that children get in America, come from Germany."
"Ah!" said Rollo; "I did not think of that."
"Would you ask her to let me see her wagon?" continued Rollo.
"Yes," said Mr. George; "that is, if you can ask her in German."
"Don't you suppose she knows English?" asked Rollo.
"No," said Mr. George, "I presume not."
"I mean to try her," said Rollo.
So he extended his hand towards the child; and then, smiling upon her to denote that he was her friend, and also to make what he said appear like an invitation, and not like a command, he pronounced very distinctly the words, "Come here."
The child immediately came towards him with the little wagon.