92 The Sledge-Chair 184
Giving Doggie a Ride 93 Off to Sea 185
The Gentle Cow 94 "Want Anything To-day?" 186
The Bookbinder's 95 Don't be Afraid 187
How Dark It Is! 96 Showing Baby the Pictures 188
Playing at See-Saw 97 "Rather Feverish" 189
A Ride Down-Hill 98 Ringing the Bell 190
The Thief Asleep 99 School Over 191
Breakfast Time 100 The Boot Cupboard 192

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A MUSICAL EVENING.

This is a very pleasant way of spending a winter evening, and my young
friends like it much. All young folks should learn music.

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THE LITTLE COOKS.

Lucy and Jane are fond of playing at cooks, and seem very busy this
morning. Lucy is standing on a stool stirring something in a pot, and
Jane is watching the cups on the little stove. I hope the children
will not burn themselves, nor make a mess on the floor, or mama will
be very cross.

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THE WHEEL OFF.

Oh dear, another accident! Only yesterday the third wheel came off the
lamb that little sister used to drag about the room. And now a wheel has
come off the pretty chaise in which dolly rides. But do not cry, baby; we
must ask papa to mend it, and then the chaise will go as well as ever.

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THE BROKEN CUP.

Laura looks very grave this morning, and no wonder, for she has broken a
tea-cup.

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BABY AND HIS DOLL.

Baby is busy this morning with his doll. "Bruno" is watching by his side,
ready to bark at any one who comes near.

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THE KIND BROTHER.

Edward is a good kind brother, for, though he has his own lessons to
learn, he is holding the thread for his sister Kate, whom he is very
fond of, and tries to please as much as he can.

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CURIOUS JOHN.

You are too impatient and curious, Master John. Far better to have waited
till papa had himself shown you the pretty toys he has brought you from
the fair.

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FAST ASLEEP.

The sun has been up long ago, but baby is still asleep, with dolly by his
side. We will not wake him, for he went to bed last night very tired. He
had be