14/22 Her mother had come from Germany, and it was in some strange place there, where her grandfather lived, that the cuckoo clock was made. They make wonderful clocks there, I've been told, but none more wonderful than our cuckoo, I'm sure." "No, I'm _sure_ not," said Griselda, softly. "Why didn't Miss Sybilla take it with her when she was married and went away ?" "She knew her sisters were so fond of it. It was like a memory of her left behind for them. |