me; she should remember that her frock was made out of the
poor silk-worm's winter house, that her shoes were made out of the
skin of a goat, and the pearls about her neck were drawn from the
bottom of the sea, and that unless she is pleasant, affectionate,
and kind, no body will like her better for her new clothes. There
are some little girls who think because they have a new frock on,
that they are better than others who are dressed in common clothes,
which is not at all right.

[Illustration: ROBINSON CRUSOE.]

ROBINSON CRUSOE.

Behold him on the lonely isle,
Of home, of friends, of all bereft,
His vessel far away the while,
And he to solitude is left.

His faithful dog alone is there,
Who clinging to his master's side,
So willing all his grief to share,
Whatever evil may betide.

The exile o'er his wide domain,
Extends his glance of lordly pride;
But ah! he feels such pride is vain,
For all is lost to him beside.

His country, friends, all, all are gone,
No relative to cheer his woe--
But there shall come a brighter morn,
And to his native land he'll go.

[Illustration: MY MOTHER.]

MY MOTHER.

In infancy's unconscious day,
I weak and helpless long did lay,
Who o'er my form did watch and pray,
My Mother.

Who nourished me with fondest care,
And bore me forth to take the air,
And plucked me fruits and flowers rare,
My Mother.

Who daily, as I older grew,
Still taught me lessons bright and true,
And virtue's path kept in my view,
My Mother.

Oh, may I truly, every year,
Return with love and tender care,
The blessings I from thee did share,
My Mother.

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