Rosalind explained the Forest idea, and the plan for a secret society. This at once appealed to Belle.
"That would be fun," she exclaimed. "We could have 'The Forest' for a watchword, and hold meetings out of doors somewhere."
"Yes; 'under the greenwood tree,'" said Maurice.
"I don't understand," said Katherine. "What are we to do?"
"We promise to bear hard things bravely, and—"
"Let's be like Robin Hood," Belle interrupted, "and help down-trodden people."
"Do you know any?" asked her brother, turning over.
"Jack makes me think of the dormouse in 'Alice,'" laughed Rosalind. "He is always going to sleep and waking up."
"I'll tell you!" cried Belle, "let's search for the ring."
"But we don't know where to look," said Katherine.