Lili's plans were all made; she had thought out all the details, for she was an observing little maiden, and knew the uses of many things and how to turn them to her own purposes.

She chose one of the middle-sized wash-tubs for an ark.

There would be room enough for all the animals, if they would sit quietly in their places.
Of course the animals were Schnurri and Philomele.

The twins tried to coax them to take their parts in the play.

Schnurri came growling at their call, but Philomele purred and rubbed back and forth against Lili's legs, till the little girl took her up in her arms, and said, "Ah, my dear little Philomele, you are a great deal nicer than that old Schnurri." This was the way it always was with these two creatures.