The examination at the end of the school term were due. Mavis and Merle had missed much on account of the mumps, and when they attempted some revision, they were absolutely horrified at the amount that had to be done. They did their best and studied till their heads ached. On the evening before the first examination, they were sitting in their father's, Dr Ramsay's, study revising several rather rusty subjects, when Clive walked in. 'Hello, Kid! You're not allowed in here! we're working!' warned Merle. Her young cousin grinned. I Know And you've got to stop it. I've been sent to tell you to shut those books up at once' Did Mother say So? She did. She says you done enough and you only muddle yourselves if you go on any longer. we shan't pass sighed Mavis. Yes you well listen to the oracle and he give you a tip or two. A little bird told him you should look up Keltic's words in the English language, the life and works or William Cowper and the products of Java and Borneo Merle giggled. How clever you are all of a sudden. What do you know about our exam subjects. Clive winked solemnly, first with one eye and then with another. Perhaps I'm in communication with the occult he remarked. Don't people go to fortune tellers and astrologers when they want to learn about their future? I'm your wizard tonight.' There was no time for any more last looks, however. The bell was ringing for call-over and all books had to be put away. In the Fifth form room, Miss Mitchell dealt round typewritten sheets of questions and the agony began. The English language and Literature paper was not nearly so bad as Mavis and Merle had expected and curiously enough, there were questions both on William Cowper and on Celtic words. It was such a coincidence that Merle could not help looking at Mavis and smiling.