"I can talk, too; quite as well as my brother can," seemed to come from Tiny's lips.
"Yes, so you can, my pretty pet," laughed Elsie, giving him an approving pat.
"Oh, oh! They can both talk!" exclaimed several of the children.
"And speak good English, too, though they come from a land where it is not commonly spoken," laughed Chester.
"But we heard English on the yacht, and we can learn fast," was Tee-tee's answering remark.
"Especially when you can get Cousin Ronald to help you," laughed Ned.
"There, Ned, I'm afraid you've let the cat out of the bag," laughed Lucilla.
"I don't see either cat or bag," sniffed Ned, after an inquiring look around.
"Your sister means that you are letting out a secret," said his father.