. Little helpers . SEEING WHY. T was a bright, fresh Saturday afternoonin October, and Johnny, who had foundit a little hard to settle down into schoolhabits again, after the boundless freedomof the vacation at the farm, remarked atthe dinner-table that he knew just howthe horses felt when they went kickingup their heels all over the pasture, after having been in harness all day. And where do you propose to kick up your heels this after-noon ? inquired Mrs. Leslie, as she filled Johnnys plate for thesecond time with Indian pudding. Thats just what I wantedto consult with you about,mamma, said
. Little helpers . SEEING WHY. T was a bright, fresh Saturday afternoonin October, and Johnny, who had foundit a little hard to settle down into schoolhabits again, after the boundless freedomof the vacation at the farm, remarked atthe dinner-table that he knew just howthe horses felt when they went kickingup their heels all over the pasture, after having been in harness all day. And where do you propose to kick up your heels this after-noon ? inquired Mrs. Leslie, as she filled Johnnys plate for thesecond time with Indian pudding. Thats just what I wantedto consult with you about,mamma, said Johnny, theresa base-ball match over at thesouth ground, and a tennis matchat the new court; its just thesame to get in for either. Iveenough of my birthday moneyleft, and I thought if Tinyd like to go, Id take her to see thetennis, I mean, of course, if youre willing — but if she couldnt go, Id go to see the base-ball match. 212. LITTLE HELPERS. 213 Now Tiny, although she was only a small girl, had thattreasure which Miss Ann considered so desirable — a heart atleisure from itself, and she felt very sure that Johnny wouldrather help do the hurrahing at one base-ball match, than watcha dozen games of tennis, so she said at once, — Oh thank you, Johnny, youre very kind, but if mammawill let me, Im going to ask Kitty to come this afternoon,and help me dress my new doll, and cover the sofa you made me. Mrs. Leslie understood quite well the little sudden sacrificewhich Tiny had made, but she was not going to spoil it by talk-ing about it, so she only said, — Yes indeed — I always like you to play with Kitty. Askher to come to tea, and then Johnny will have a share of hertoo. And if youll l fly round, you and I can make some gin-ger snaps, first, and then, with the cold chicken and some dressedcelery, we shall have quite a company tea. Tinys face fairly shone. Of all things, she enjoyed helpingher mother mak
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