the goose, she now has something to show for it. The goslings have arrived. May l offer my sincere congratulations!" "Thank you, thank you, thank you," said the goose, nodding and bowing shamelessly. "Thank you," said the gander. "Congratulations!" shouted Wilbur, "How many goslings are there? I can only see one." "There are seven said the goose. "Fine!" said Charlotte. "Seven is a lucky number. "Luck had nothing to do with this said the goose. "It was good management and hard work." At this point, Templeton showed his nose from his hiding place under Wilbur's trough. He glanced at Fern, then crept cautiously toward the goose, keeping close to the wall Everyone watched him, for he was not well liked, not trusted.