"Next.

When did Columbus discover America ?" "In 1620, just after the landing of the pilgrims," answered Sydney.
"Another miss," said Harold.

"Next." "Something happened in 1775," said Eva meditatively.
"Oh!" cried Rosie, "Columbus' discovery was long before that--somewhere about the year 1000, was it not, Mr.Travilla ?" "A miss for each of you," replied Harold, shaking his head.

"What year was it, Lulu ?" "It must have been before I was born," she answered slowly, as if not entirely certain--"Yes, I'm quite sure it was, and I can't remember before I was born." "A miss for you too," said Harold.

"You have every one missed and will have to con your task over again." At that each girl opened a book which she held in her hand, and for several minutes they all seemed to be studying diligently.
"Ah, ha! ah ha! um h'm! mis-con," murmured Cousin Ronald, half-aloud; "vara weel done, lads and lasses.