r play, brother Tom. Please go back to your lessons.

[Illustration]

LUCY'S NEW BONNET.

That bonnet is too smart, Lucy. I fear you are too fond of dress.

[Illustration]

THE CONCERT.

The children have got papa's music books, and are pretending to sing from
them. Even dolly is stuck up against the wall, as if she were one of the
singers. The dog is listening, as though he would ask what is the meaning
of all this strange noise, and is barking, himself, very dismally, to add
to it.

[Illustration]

THE BROKEN DOLL.

This is a sad affair indeed. Little Jane dropped her pretty new doll on
the floor while she was playing with her cousin, and now it is broken and
spoiled. She is crying as if she would break her little heart over the
disaster, but all her tears will not mend dolly again. But perhaps papa
will buy her another, if she asks him.

[Illustration]

THE NOSEGAY.

Little Laura has just opened the garden gate, and is hurrying off to
school. She has a nosegay in her hand, which she is taking to her
governess, whom she is very fond of. I dare say the governess will like
her little present, for every one is fond of flowers, and still more the
kindness which prompted her to bring it.

[Illustration]

BABY BROTHER.

Our little baby brother is quite a romp. He is full of fun, and it is hard
to keep him out of mischief. He kicks his boots off, pulls off his socks,
and his new little woolly lamb and cart were soon torn to pieces. He plays
with Bruno in a very rough way, and it is a wonder the dog bears it so
patiently. This morning he has seized Tom by the hair, and seems highly
pleased to have the chance of giving it a good pull.

[Illustration]

READY FOR SCHOOL.

Mama is plaiting Ellen's hair this morning, and then she will be ready for
school. Though her toys are on the floor beside her, yet she stands quite
still, like a good girl.

[Illustration: "THERE'S A GOOD DOGGIE."]

[Illustration]

FEEDING THE FOWLS.

Baby is giving some bread-crumbs to the fowls this morning. The cock looks
up as though he would say "Thank you."

[Illustration]

BEING WASHED.

Baby is screaming because he does not like to be washed. This is very
naughty.

[Illustration]

THE ROPERY.

Poor little James has come down to the ropery, to see the men make string.
He has got a great ball of string to fly his kite with.

[Ill