"Yes, I've heard it; he is a very daring man; what of it?""Perhaps so," Fred answered, "but you wait awhile, and see if I don't do something that will astonish our neighbors. I think it will do more practical good to introduce the Japanese roof into America than the Japanese pillow."Mr Keeling ceased to address the larch-trees that were the sponsors of his houses name, and turned round.He paused.