l be
angry with them, I am sure, for being so inquisitive.

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ALL TO OURSELVES.

Little Emma and George have shut themselves into an up-stairs room this
morning, and are pretending to be papa and mama. They have got papa's
great boots on the floor, and Emma has dressed the boot-jack like a doll,
and placed mama's bonnet on her head. Mama down-stairs will wonder
presently what has become of her two little pets.

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THE WASHING-TUB.

Our little friends are busy this morning, for dolly's washing must be done
before dinner. But there are two of them, and they have got a nice large
tub, so they will soon get it done. It will be well for poor dolly when
her clothes are washed and ironed, for she must be very uncomfortable
lying there on the floor.

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"TEACH ME TO DRAW, PLEASE."

The children have come to see their uncle, the artist. They like to come
and look at his pictures, and they are asking him to teach them to draw.
It is a nice thing to be able to draw well.

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DRESSED UP.

Little Richard has been dressing himself up in some old clothes, and has
got a big walking-stick. His brother is amused, but baby does not seem to
know him.

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THE GROCER.

Mr. Sweet, the grocer, is serving his customers. James has just had some
treacle, but he has put his finger into the jug, and is sucking it.
Naughty boy!

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"IT DOESN'T TICK."

Mama, my watch does not tick, as papa's does. I wish you would make it
tick.

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JUST THE SIZE.

Our two little friends have been out to-day with their mama, to buy some
stockings for their dolls. They have just returned, and are fitting them
on, and find they are just the size. The youngest of the doll family is
snug in her cradle; but the doll lying on her face on the drawers, must, I
fear, be very uncomfortable. They will notice it presently, I dare say.

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DOLLY'S WASHING.

It is a very serious affair when the day comes round to do dolly's
washing. Lines are hung up in the nursery, with a great tub to hold the
wet clothes, and, after that, they are hung across the lines to dry. Our
two little friends are as busy as they can be, and they must make haste,
for papa would not like to find his little girls absent when he comes
home.

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THE INTERRUPTION.

Do not interrupt ou