"But, my dear child, I have been so busy talking I did not notice the time. I must leave you to dress for the banquet at the home of our young friends. Run away and play with Selim."
CHAPTER VIII.
THE CHILDREN'S CARNIVAL
"Selim, Selim, you will be late if you don't hurry," called Osman.
He himself had been ready for five whole minutes, and was becoming impatient because his little friend was not in sight. So he ran across the street to Selim's house to find out what was the matter.
"I will be dressed in a minute or two," said Selim. Osman sat down to count his marbles while he waited.
The two boys were going to a children's carnival in the grand courtyard of a certain mosque. Their mothers would go with them. Hundreds and hundreds of children would gather there to make the most of this glorious spring day.