net and jacket, and she is supposed to be the customer. And Susan is
asking her what she will buy, as her scales are all ready to weigh up
anything she wants. Baby is asking her if she sells barley-sugar, as, if
she does, she would like to have some.

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IN THE NURSERY.

The two little sisters are having fine fun in the nursery this morning.
Baby dolly is to have a bath presently. The other dolls have at last got
dressed in their new clothes, that have been so long making, and they are
being jumped about and walked along as if they were really alive. The
children are so fond of their dolls, they seem never tired of playing with
them.

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SUNDAY MORNING.

It is Sunday morning, and everything is quiet in the village. The
blacksmith's hammer is still, the horses are in the stable, and the plough
lies in the corner of the field. The children are hastening to the
Sunday-school, with their Bible and hymn-book under their arm. Walter Rose
is reading a Psalm to his wife and children, and then they will get ready
for church.

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GIVING DOGGIE A RIDE.

The little sisters have been giving dolly a ride in their basket-chaise.
And now they think it is doggie's turn, and they are putting him in the
chaise for a ride too. I am afraid he will not sit very nicely, but will
be a troublesome rider. Poor dolly is lying on the floor, on her back. I
hope she is not hurt.

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THE GENTLE COW.

The cow is a quiet creature, and is one of the most useful of all animals.
We have to thank the cow for our nice milk, and fresh butter. Mary often
carries baby to the window of the cow-shed, and baby takes hold of the
cow's horn, it is so harmless and gentle.

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THE BOOKBINDER'S.

The children have called in to see the bookbinder's shop, and are looking
at a map, which he has varnished for them. Arthur is telling his little
sister he thinks he should like to be a bookbinder, it seems such a nice
business.

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HOW DARK IT IS!

Mama is going to put baby to bed, but she is taking her first to the
window to show her how dark it is. And now baby must go to bed, for it is
late. The little birds are already asleep beneath the roof, for they go to
rest early at night, and rise very early in the morning. It is not so dark
as this every night, but to-night the moon is not visible.

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