I divide it in half once more, and make a point.

Now I shorten my string, one-half.
On each side of my long line I make me a half circle--only half way round on the opposite sides.

So, now, what I got, eh?
You understand him ?" I shook my head.

He pointed in turn to the rude ornamentation in the shell clasp.

I declare that then I could see a resemblance between the two designs! "It is curious," I said.
"_Mein Gott_! it iss more than curious.