The Swiss Family Robinson

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But at least,' said the boy, ' we can use some oyster-shells for spoons.'

Fritz was much interested, and very anxious to try ; and, though it was hardly the time for this, I told him that at any rate he should see me make some plates and dishes. I tied a bit of string round the middle of the gourd as tight as possible, striking it pretty hard with the handle of my knife, and I drew it tighter and tighter till the gourd fell apart, forming two regular-shaped bowls or vessels.