When the Kaffer maid came with the wash-tub she was sent to summon Waldo; and Bonaparte doubled up the little whip and put it in his pocket.

Then he drew himself up, and prepared to act his important part with becoming gravity.

Soon Waldo stood in the door, and took off his hat.
"Come in, come in, my lad," said Bonaparte, "and shut the door behind." The boy came in and stood before them.
"You need not be so afraid, child," said Tant Sannie.

"I was a child myself once.

It's no great harm if you have taken a few." Bonaparte perceived that her remark was not in keeping with the nature of the proceedings, and of the little drama he intended to act.