Am very fond of salmon myself, that will be a treat. If I have any luck will try to bring with me one or two small specimens for your pupils, in the interests of science.
Compliments to your Mr. Donny, you may inform him I will take train arriving Roslyn approximately 4.05 p.m. (Daylight Saving) on Friday.
Yours truly,
(Mr.) Jellicoe.
"What are specimens?" asked Hops and Malta. "Does it mean presents?"
There was great excitement the afternoon Jellicoe arrived. Fourchette and the kittens went with Donny to the station. Meeting trains at Roslyn is always an adventure, for they are real steam-trains with nice old-fashioned hissing locomotives. Waiting by the level crossing you can see the train coming far down the track. A spire of white steam shoots up and you hear the whistle. Then the crossing watchman blows his whistle and swings down the black and white gates. Then the gong begins to clang, and the engine rumbles past, and the passengers get off. Stout ladies and children have to be helped as
