good," in their books, were obliged to sit behind, and listen to the

frightful tale. They trembled and cried, and wanted to jump down

from the horse, but they could not get free, for they seemed

"Why, Death is a most splendid Luk-Oie," said Hjalmar. "I am not

"You need have no fear of him," said Ole-Luk-Oie, "if you take

care and keep a good conduct book."

"Now I call that very instructive," murmured the

great-grandfather's portrait. "It is useful sometimes to express an