ery respectful to the "monkey with a long name for
a tail."

Of all our group of Holland friends, Jacob Poot is the only one who has
passed away. Good-natured, true-hearted, and unselfish to the last,
he is mourned now as heartily as he was loved and laughed at while on
earth. He grew to be very thin before he died, thinner than Benjamin
Dobbs, who is now portliest among the portly.

Raff Brinker and his vrouw have been living comfortably in Amsterdam
for many years--a faithful, happy pair, as simple and straightforward
in their good fortune as they were patient and trustful in darker days.
They have a zomerhuis near the old cottage and thither they often repair
with their children and grandchildren on the pleasant summer afternoons
when the pond lilies rear their queenly heads above the water.

The story of Hans Brinker would be but half told if we did not leave him
with Gretel standing near. Dear, quick, patient little Gretel! What is
she now? Ask old Dr. Boekman, he will declare that she is the finest
singer, the loveliest woman in Amsterdam. Ask Hans and Annie, they will
assure you that she is the dearest sister ever known. Ask her husband,
he will tell you that she is the brightest, sweetest little wife in
Holland. Ask Dame Brinker and Raff, their eyes will glisten with joyous
tears. Ask the poor and the air will be filled with blessings.

But, lest you forget a tiny form trembling and sobbing on the mound
before the Brinker cottage, ask the Van Glecks; they will never weary of
telling of the darling little girl who won the silver skates.

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