THE QUESTION. 53

small house, neatly painted, and with green
blinds, and having a small tavern-sign hang-
ing from a great elm in front of it. Across
the road was a large stable, with a shed
attached to it» He drove his wagon into
the shed, and a man came out of the stable
and took his horse.

Jonas told him that a gentleman and
lady and two children were coming on, and
wanted to stop there for the night, and
asked him if they could have chambers.
The tavern-keeper said he should be very
glad to accommodate them.

“ What is his name?” said he.

“Mr. Holiday,” said Jonas.

A great many children, who. have read
these books, have wanted very much to
know the name of Rollo’s father; but I do
not know when or how they would have
found out, if the tavern-keeper had not
happened to ask Jonas. x

The tavern-keeper said he should be very
glad to entertain Mr. Holiday, and accord- —
ingly went in and gave directions for having
Some rooms opened and aired, and also asked
his wife in the kitchen to begin to get tea.

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