| "'The ducks and the geese they all swim over, |
| Fol de rol de ri do—' etc. |
"And that is all."
"Doesn't the poor man ever get across?" asked Mrs. Morrison.
"I have told you all I know, madam," the Spectacle Man answered, with a little wave of his hand.
"I think there is a story hidden in it, and that is perhaps why children enjoy it; it is like having a picture to look at." It was Miss Sherwin who spoke.
"That is a bright idea," said Mr. Clark; "but who will find the hidden story for us?"
"I believe Miss Sherwin herself can find it," suggested Mrs. Morrison. "Suppose we give her two weeks to hunt for it, and then have a meeting to hear it."
"Oh, please—" began Miss Sherwin.
"Don't say a word, Lil, you know you can," urged Miss Moore, as her friend tried to make herself heard above the chorus of approval.
"The meeting to be held in my study," added the Spectacle Man.