"What are forefathers?" Lucy asked Edith.
"Oh, Adam and Eve and all those old people," was the careless reply.
"And didn't they have any clocks?"
"Of course not. What do you suppose?"
There was a knock at the door. Nate had come to find Jimmy and go with him to see the blind canary.
"We were just talking about you," said Aunt Vi. "Are you willing to be Katharine's grandson in the play?"
Nate replied laughing that he would do whatever was wanted of him, and he could send home and get some knee-buckles and a cocked hat.
Aunt Vi said "Capital!" and gave Jimmy a look which said, "Everything seems to be going on famously for our new play."
Jimmy led the way to Mrs. McQuilken's room, his face wreathed with smiles.
"Ah, good morning; how do you all do?" said the lady, meeting the children with courteous smiles." I see you've brought your kitten, Edith."