This was a mistake; the poet had not mentioned blackberries.
"Of course, Klobstock would think of something to eat," commented the Professor, who prided himself on his ready wit.

This raised a laugh against Klobstock, and pleased the Professor.
"You," continued he, pointing to a boy in the middle; "what else was there in this wood besides trees and bushes ?" "Please, sir, there was a torrent there." "Quite right; and what did the torrent do ?" "Please, sir, it gurgled." "No; no.

Streams gurgle, torrents-- ?" "Roar, sir." "It roared.

And what made it roar ?" This was a poser.

One boy--he was not our prize intellect, I admit--suggested the girl.