“He is coming,” said Bobby. “I hear his bell.”

“That sounds like his bell,” said Mother. “Look out, Bobby, and see if it really is the scissors-grinder.”

“It is the scissors-grinder!” cried Bobby. “He is coming down the back street.”

They looked out and saw the scissors-grinder.

He was carrying his grindstone on his back and playing a tune with his bell.

“Call him, Bobby,” said Mother.

The scissors-grinder was quick to see Bobby.

Before Bobby had time to call, he had turned in toward the back door.