Hans followed them, while Keewaygooshturkumkankangewock busied herself about her household duties.

Quanonshet and Madokawandock rollicked and frisked awhile before they were "called to order." After repeated commands, they approached their father, and standing side by side, awaited his instructions.
Hans Vanderbum had provided himself with a long pole, and stood by a sandy portion of ground, upon which he had no difficulty in tracing what letters and characters he wished.

With due preparation and importance he marked out the first letter of the German alphabet, and then, straightening himself up, demanded in a thundering tone "vot dat was." His two sons looked mute and dumbfounded.

They had not the remotest idea in the world of its name and significance.

For over three months the patient father had instructed them daily in regard to this character, and the two together must have repeated it several thousand times.