The last name seemed to please Johnny exceedingly, and after repeating it several times with approbation, he inquired of Arthur, “What it was that Olla, in the Cannibal story, called her pet wood-pigeon?”
“Lai-evi,” answered Arthur.
“And you said that meant Little Captive,” pursued Johnny with great animation, “and the ‘Lai’ means ‘little,’ I suppose?”
“Yes, ‘Lai’ is the diminutive.”
“Well, then, I have it at last! Our lake, though so small, is—”
“Quite a Como for its size,” interrupted Max, “and so it shall be called—”
“Lake Laicomo!” cried Johnny, exultingly.
I am thus particular in mentioning these names, chiefly for the benefit of all persons engaged in the preparation of new editions of the school geographies and atlases; and I take this opportunity, at Johnny’s especial request, to call their attention to the matter, in order that our island and its geographical dimensions may be accurately laid down and described in future works of the kind referred to.