As for the 'dictee'-- I can't spell in English--let alone French! It's not the least use for Mademoiselle to get excited and stamp her foot at me.

I shall be glad when I'm old enough to leave school.

I never mean to look at a French book again!" "How about English spelling ?" suggested Ingred.

"You'll want to write a letter occasionally!" "I think by that time," said Fil hopefully, "somebody will have invented a typewriter that can spell for itself.

You'll just press a knob for each word, you know!" "There are about 3000 words in common daily use!" laughed Verity.