18/21 We would like very much to hear the concert. When does it begin, and where will it be ?" "All round the lake the performers will be stationed," replied the frog pompously. "The chief artist occupies the island which you see from here. If you move forward a little--to about half-way between the shore and the island--you will, I think, be excellently placed. But first," seeing that Hugh was preparing to take up the oars, "first, you will allow us, Monsieur and Mademoiselle, to offer you a little collation--some slight refreshment after all the fatigues of your journey to our shores." "Oh dear! oh dear!" whispered Jeanne in a terrible fright; "please say 'No, thank you,' Cheri. |