“Could you eat a whole one, do you think?” asked Mr. Ledwell.
“Yes,” replied Maysie, eagerly.
“Could you eat two, do you think?” asked Mr. Ledwell.
“Yes,” replied Maysie, promptly.
“Do you think you could eat three of them?” asked Mr. Ledwell.
“Yes,” replied Maysie.
“Well, do you think you could eat four?”
“I’d try,” replied Maysie, confidently.
“Wait here a minute,” said Mr. Ledwell, “and I will see what I can do.”