The New Treasure-Seekers
by E. Nesbit
The New Treasure-Seekers
by E. Nesbit

1. "Tell us how you did it, H. O.," Dora said; "and quit saying it’s everybody else’s fault."

2. "It’s yours as much as anyone’s, actually," H. O. said. "You made me the clown costume when I asked you."

3. "Oh, H. O., you are unkind!" Dora said. "You know you said it was for a surprise for the bride and groom."

4. "So it would have been, if they’d found me at Rome, and I’d popped up like what I meant to— like a jack-in-the-box—and said, ‘Here we are again!’ in my clown’s clothes. But it’s all spoiled, and father’s going to scold me." H. O. sniffed every time he stopped speaking. But, we did not correct him then. We wanted to hear about everything.

What is the theme of this passage?

A. You should never make a clown costume for a little brother.
B. Going on a crazy adventure may seem like fun, but it will probably get you in trouble.
C. You can always get out of trouble by blaming your brothers and sisters.
D. Brides and grooms love being surprised by little boys in clown costumes.