Then you must lay your finger, the same that wore the ring, upon the thread, and follow the thread wherever it leads you.' 'Oh, how delightful! It will lead me to you, grandmother, I know!' 'Yes.

But, remember, it may seem to you a very roundabout way indeed, and you must not doubt the thread.

Of one thing you may be sure, that while you hold it, I hold it too.' 'It is very wonderful!' said Irene thoughtfully.

Then suddenly becoming aware, she jumped up, crying: 'Oh, grandmother! here have I been sitting all this time in your chair, and you standing! I beg your pardon.' The lady laid her hand on her shoulder, and said: 'Sit down again, Irene.

Nothing pleases me better than to see anyone sit in my chair.