As they had a good deal of weeding to do after the rains they fell to work.

They always had plenty to do after a warm deep sinking rain.

The moisture which was good for the flowers was also good for the weeds which thrust up tiny blades of grass and points of leaves which must be pulled up before their roots took too firm hold.

Colin was as good at weeding as any one in these days and he could lecture while he was doing it.

"The Magic works best when you work, yourself," he said this morning.