It had taken advantage of Georgette's laughter and hidden itself away in a crack.
Other events followed the visit of the woodlouse.
First some swallows flew by.
Their nests were probably under the eaves. They flew quite close to the window, somewhat startled at the sight of the children, describing great circles in the air, and uttering their sweet spring note. This made the three children look up, and the woodlouse was forgotten.
Georgette pointed her finger at the swallows, crying,—
"Biddies!"
René-Jean reprimanded her,—
I "You mustn't say 'biddies,' missy; you must say 'birds.'"
"'Bir's,'" said Georgette.