The Knights of the White Shield

There was a clattering of feet on the stairs leading to the chamber of Aunt Stanshy's barn. First there popped up one head and a pair of curious eyes. Then there popped up a second head and two more eyes. Then there popped up a third head and two more eyes. "Jolly Don't she beat all?" It was Sid Waters who said this. "It's de best barn in de lane," said Juggie Jones, a little colored boy, his dark eyes lighting up with true interest.