"Does he live in the stable?" asked Frankie.
"No, he lives in this house," said Bessie.
"Blackie," said Frankie, who was unable to give up the idea that since it was not Flossey it must be the little pony owned by his sisters.
"Does he eat hay?" was his next question.
"No," answered Nellie, "he eats fruit and meat and bread and milk, and, oh! how he does love sugar and candy!"
"Me," cried Frankie, feeling that this description exactly suited himself.
The character having been guessed at Nellie she now went out, and Maggie, willing to put Gracie in a good humor if possible, asked her who they should take this time.
"Mary, Queen of Scots," answered Gracie promptly.
It was not altogether probable that the younger children knew much of this unfortunate lady, but Gracie's choice was acceded to and Nellie called.