But I had been learning about the Terra del Fuego, and the people who were frozen there, in my geography that very morning--was not it lucky?
So I knew all about it--mamma, how nervous you are! It is nothing but the wind.

I wish you would listen to my story--" "I am listening, darling," said Mrs.Goddard, making a strong effort to overcome her agitation and drawing the child closer to her.

"Go on, sweetheart--you were in the straits of Magellan, you said, sailing away--" "Mr.Juxon was, mamma," said Nellie correcting her mother with the asperity of a child who does not receive all the attention it expects.
"Of course, dear, Mr.Juxon, and the ship was the 'Zephyr.'" "Yes--the 'Zephyr,'" repeated Nellie, who was easily pacified.

"It was at Christmas time he said--but that is summer in the southern hemisphere," she added, proud of her knowledge.

"So it was very fine weather.