ORSVILLE, TEXAS.

I love to read the letters in the Post-office Box very much, and I
like the story of "The Moral Pirates." Do you know whether Frank
Austin, the hero of "Across the Ocean," is living yet?

JOSEPH L. P.

Yes, Frank Austin is living, and often comes into the office of YOUNG
PEOPLE.

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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK.

I am nearly thirteen years old. I have taken YOUNG PEOPLE from the
beginning, and I think it is the nicest paper published.

I have a collection of postage stamps, and am saving money to buy
a stamp album. My father has taken HARPER'S WEEKLY and MONTHLY
ever since I can remember. I wish YOUNG PEOPLE much success.

Can you tell me why some correspondents sign fancy names to their
letters?

CHARLES C. M.

You probably know that many great authors sign a _nom de plume_ to their
writings, and some little authors like to do the same. Our young
correspondents, with but few exceptions, send us their real names, even
when they desire the publication of a fictitious one, and it would
please us better if they would always do so.

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JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI.

I am eight years old. I am writing this with my left hand, because
my right arm is broken. I have broken it three times.

I had a little turtle, but it died. Now I have a pet goat.

HARRY D. F.

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HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY.

I wish to tell Kittie G. that I tried her recipe for butterscotch,
and found it splendid. I am glad she liked mine. I also tried
Fanny S.'s recipe for caramels, and it was very nice.

REBECCA H.

I am five years old, and can not write myself, but my sister is
writing for me, and I tell her what to say. I have some pet
Plymouth Rock chickens, and they are all named. My brother Wilton
has four beautiful pet pigeons, and one of them is making a nest.
I have four cats, and a setter pup named Dash. Uncle Jimmie lives
with us, and takes YOUNG PEOPLE for my brothers, Wilton and Eddie,
and myself, and we all like it very much. Wilton reads everything
in it.

I have some beautiful morning-glories that have been blooming ever
since the first of June, and I will send some seed to any little
boy or girl who would like some, and will send me their address.

MARY EARL