which would fit them, while those who were slow only
secured a single shoe, and that either too large or too small.
It was amusing to see a large-footed boy with a small shoe,
and a boy with small feet having a shoe or shoes much too
large for him.

The game was a good test of the boys' agility.

On consulting our watch we found it would soon be time for the
boys to enter school, but asked them to play one more game.

"Cat catching mice," said Chi.

The children selected one of their company to represent the cat
and another the mouse.

The remainder formed a ring with the mouse inside and
the cat outside, and while the ring revolved, the following
conversation took place:

"What o'clock is it?"
"Just struck nine."

"Is the mouse at home?"
"He's about to dine."

All the time the mouse was careful to keep as far as possible
from the cat.

The ring stopped revolving and the cat popped in at this