. St. Nicholas [serial] . and some clothes for the liaccompanied him. We made our way downmen of all nationalitiescrowded around us, curi-ous to know why so manycabin passengers were downthere. We were told thatthe mother was not there,and were led to a clean lit-tle hospital room, where laythe mother with her littlered baby. The baron gave her themoney, told her how muchit was, and whom it was for. The mother was over-whelmed with joy. Shegrabbed the barons handand tried to kiss it, but thebaron drew back. Then ttle baby. A great manyinto the steerage. Dirty. MY FAVORITE D. BURGE,
. St. Nicholas [serial] . and some clothes for the liaccompanied him. We made our way downmen of all nationalitiescrowded around us, curi-ous to know why so manycabin passengers were downthere. We were told thatthe mother was not there,and were led to a clean lit-tle hospital room, where laythe mother with her littlered baby. The baron gave her themoney, told her how muchit was, and whom it was for. The mother was over-whelmed with joy. Shegrabbed the barons handand tried to kiss it, but thebaron drew back. Then ttle baby. A great manyinto the steerage. Dirty. MY FAVORITE D. BURGE, AGE 15. she grabbed the hand ofthe man who stood was all. But thatlittle baby, through thekindness of the passen-gers, did not come intoAmerica a pauper. WINTER EVENINGSAT HOME. BY PHYLLIS BROOKS(AGE 13). At home, when evening shadows fall,We listen to the north winds call;With curtains drawn, and bright lamp lit,Around the cheerful fire we sit. We do not care for howl-ing storm If we are happy, safe, andwarm. The kitten, Fluff,purrs on her mat Without a thought ofmouse or rat. Our mother reads us A FANCY FOR MAY. BY JESSIE tairy-talCS, ^ c. shaw, age 17. And as the firelight dims and palesWe hear about King Arthurs knights,Of noble deeds and splendid fights. And as we watch the ruddy fire,The sprightly flames leap high and higher ;We do not care the world to roam,When mother reads to us at home.
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