That would be of no use, and only perplex you when the time comes.
It would be much better to "do the nexte thinge," and read our "Marie
Stuart."'

Nuttie pouted a little, but submitted, though she now and then broke
into a translation with 'You know mother will never stand up for
herself,' or 'They think I shall be asked to stay with the Egremonts,
but I must work up for the exam.'

However, the school habit of concentrating her attention prevailed,
and the study quieted Nuttie's excitement. The expedition took place
as arranged. There was a train which stopped so that the party could
go down by it, and the distance was not too great for walking back.

Mr. Dutton met them on the platform, well armed with his neat silk
umbrella, and his black poodle, Monsieur, trotting solemnly after
him. Gerard Godfrey bore materials for an exact transcript of the
Abbot's monumental cross, his head being full of church architecture,
while Nuttie carried a long green tin case, or vasculum as she chose
to call it, with her three vowels, U A E, and the stars of the Little
Bear conspicuously painted on it in white.

'You did not venture on that the other day,' said Mr. Dutton. 'How
much of the park do you mean to carry away in it?'

'Let me take it,' said Gerard politely.

'No, thank you. You'd leave it behind, while you were pottering over
the mouldings.'