CHAPTER VIII.
MORE CHARADES.
Early the next day, as Julius was clattering along the passage with his big riding-boots and spurs, he heard the sounds of practising in the school-room, and knowing that Miss Hanenwinkel did not give lessons at this hour, he pushed open the door to see what was going on.

There sat Lili at the piano, and Wili stood by, looking as if he were impatiently counting every minute till he could have his turn.
"What are you two about ?" he called out, "is this the beginning of some mischievous prank ?" "Be quiet, Jule, we haven't a minute to lose," said Lili seriously.

Jule laughed aloud and went on his way.

Going down stairs, he met Miss Hanenwinkel.
"What has got into the twins now ?" he asked.

"Have they taken the notion of being virtuous, into their small noddles ?" "That is more likely at seven than at seventeen;" was all the answer he got.
He went on down stairs still laughing, and just at the front door met his mother.