"Papa," said she, the moment she was established in her high chair, "I know sumpin'."
"O, Topknot!" cried Horace.
"I know Hollis has got his elbows on the table. There, now, did I tell?"
"Hu—sh, Topknot!"
There was a quiet moment while Mr. Clifford said grace.
"Hollis," whispered Katie immediately afterwards, "will I take my mouses?"
"'Sh, Topknot!"
"What's going on there between you and Horace?" laughed Grace.
"A secrid," said Fly, nipping her little lips together. "You won't get me to tell."
"Horace," exclaimed Mrs. Clifford, "you haven't—"