“THE BEWITCHED TONGUE.” 127

«Tf I can find one that you can understand,”

said Cecil.

«“ Never mind if I can’t,” replied Carrots..
“I like to hear you reading, even if I can’t.
under'tand. I like your voice. I ¢’imk,” he:
added, after a pause, “I ¢’zz%, Cis, T’Il marry
you too, when I’m big. You and Floss and.
nurse.”

So Cecil had good reason to feel that she.
was greatly appreciated in the nursery.