"No, but when you don't see them; that's the thing."
"Do you, pray."
"Yes! A fern is a plant which has its seeds come on the back of the leaf, and no flower; and it comes up curled like a caterpillar. Aren't those pretty?"
"Where did you learn all that?"
"I know more than that. This leaf is called a frond."
"Who told you?"
"Mr. Rhys."
"Did you learn it from Mr. Rhys?"
"Yes, to be sure I did, and a great deal more. He is going to teach me all about ferns."
"Where do you see Mr. Rhys?"