The children shouted shrilly.

When the train was gone, they all rushed to see the nickel and the crossed pins.

The nickel had been jolted off, but the pins had been flattened out so that they bore a faint resemblance to opened scissors.
A great contention arose among the children for the possession of these "scissors." Mr.Sieppe was obliged to intervene.

He reflected gravely.
It was a matter of tremendous moment.

The whole party halted, awaiting his decision.
"Attend now," he suddenly exclaimed.