Often he was indulgent; often he was firm.
To-day he was firm.
He returned from his lesson with a serene face, but he said rather sadly: "I've still a lot to learn.

But come on: I've got to buy something in Rowington." They rode swiftly into Rowington, for the next day was market-day, and they had to get the kittens ready for Ellen to sell.

At Rowington the Terror bought copper wire at an ironmonger's; and he was very careful to buy it of a certain thickness.
They rode home swiftly, and at once selected six kittens for the experiment.

Much to the surprise and disgust of those kittens, they washed them thoroughly in the kitchen.

They dried them, and decided to keep them in its warmth till the next morning.
After the washing of the kittens, they betook themselves to the making of snares.