"Of course you can't help it now, because you are not used to them," said
the boy consolingly. "I will give you an easier one to begin with:
"For full enjoyment of our youth
My first is needful as the truth,
And at man's very farthest end
My second comes--and now attend,
Master of Greek Philosophy
My whole, its shining crown you see."
"I cannot, I cannot, you are only losing time and trouble, Rolf, I do not
know the least bit about Greek things," said Dora sighing.
"Never mind, I will try another country; how is this?" and before Dora
could protest, the indefatigable riddle-maker declaimed:
"My fickle first is said to be
England's high-road of industry;
But Germany denies the same
And with a _Key_ she makes her claim.
In Russia, nihilistic power
Threatens my second, every hour.
But Rome, Imperial Rome, to you,
My whole was pride and terror too!"
"That's true!" It was a deep voice that echoed in the surrounding
darkness, and the startled children clung to each other for a moment in
terror.
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