Gov. Certainly, Flibbie. What is it?

Flib. Is it correct to say “Four and seven is twelve,” or, “Four and seven are twelve”?

Gov. Why, of course, Flibbie, it is correct to say “Four and seven are twelve.”

Flib. (laughing). Please, Governess, I’m sure it isn’t, for four and seven are eleven. I caught you there!

Gov. Was there ever such an imp! Now for Spelling.

No. 2. SPELLING DUET.

(Governess and Flibbie.)

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Governess.
1. How do you spell Cat?