"Now you have all had your turns," said the lady, "but Charles: come, Louisa, give the cap to Charles."
"There, take it," cried Louisa, throwing the cap at him, "and make haste."
The cap fell at Charles's feet: he took it up, and laid it on the table.
"Put it on your head, you foolish boy," said James, "and wish a wish."
Charles smiled, but he did not offer to take up the cap.
"What are you about?" said James, giving him a push; "put on the cap, and tell us your wish."
"Charles," said the lady, "don't you understand what you are to do? Put on the cap, and don't be stupid."
"I thank you, Ma'am," answered Charles; "but I beg that you will not be angry, if I don't put on the wishing-cap."
