St Nicholas [serial] . quite out!the town, till they found a good place to eat tbjdinner, under a shady tree, near a well. Seth got out the tin pail, and brought a suplof well-water. The minister took a brown palpackage from the firkin, which proved to contsome sugar, and made some lemonade; and tlwere so very hungry, and everything tastedgood, that the eatables disappeared with gtrapidity. After dinner they went back into the town,the minister had some shopping to do. Thenchildren had another rare treat, looking in atgay windows, where were dolls that set Pattiteasing, and made the hearts of
St Nicholas [serial] . quite out!the town, till they found a good place to eat tbjdinner, under a shady tree, near a well. Seth got out the tin pail, and brought a suplof well-water. The minister took a brown palpackage from the firkin, which proved to contsome sugar, and made some lemonade; and tlwere so very hungry, and everything tastedgood, that the eatables disappeared with gtrapidity. After dinner they went back into the town,the minister had some shopping to do. Thenchildren had another rare treat, looking in atgay windows, where were dolls that set Pattiteasing, and made the hearts of Thirza and Tirestless with longing, and hoops and balls ;marbles and tops to coax the boys money outtheir pockets. Their father had not taken their money tofor their entrance to the menagerie. Very lithe did not intend to do so, but they were not si If we only knew ! whispered Tilda to Thin a whisper. I should so like one of tbdolls ! I have thought of something wed betterif he does nt take our money, said Thirza, tho. pattikins family at the menagerie. eyes rested lovingly on a rosy-cheeked doll This was what the minister was saying in reply •». curling hair, that lay near the glass window, to Pattikins teasing. ear what father is saying to Pattie. « What have you thought of? said Tilda. I^No, no, little daughter! Weve spent all I cant tell you now. But very soon I will, money we can afford, for one day. said Thirza. (To 6c corttittneif.) 498 THE STARS IN MAY. [M: Q AND Julia P. Ballard.
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