When Mr. Curtis went away he left the large portfolio, which mamma told Bertie, contained not only the picture of the house which he admired so much, but a written account of every room, closet, hall, window and door to be put in it. "These," she said, "are Mr. Rand's specifications; that is, he specifies exactly what kind of doorknobs we shall have, or the cost and finish of the silver faucets connected with the bowls in the chambers."
Bertie clapped his hands, dancing up and down. "I know, mamma," he exclaimed, "I do know, and when I'm a man I shall ask Mr. Rand to write specifications for me."
CHAPTER V.
THE DONKEY.
Before Mr. Curtis had engaged men to dig his cellar, Miss Susan Taylor closed her school for the season.
"I'm afraid Bertie will be wild with excitement," mamma said one day to her husband, "I wish he had some regular employment."