St Nicholas [serial] . t 11 at abouttwelve oclock, expecting to arrive atDayton at three oclock. First we rose to a height of abouttwo thousand feet, to avoid the smallerplanes, and headed in the direction ofnorth-northwest; our log showed sev-enty-five miles an hour, for Motherdoes nt like to go at very high speed. The ship ran nicely and the weatherwas good, with little or no wind. When we got to Dayton, we left theship in the garage three miles above theearth, and descended in the public ten-der. I always like these tenders because the pilots arelike the bus drivers in London that Grandfath
St Nicholas [serial] . t 11 at abouttwelve oclock, expecting to arrive atDayton at three oclock. First we rose to a height of abouttwo thousand feet, to avoid the smallerplanes, and headed in the direction ofnorth-northwest; our log showed sev-enty-five miles an hour, for Motherdoes nt like to go at very high speed. The ship ran nicely and the weatherwas good, with little or no wind. When we got to Dayton, we left theship in the garage three miles above theearth, and descended in the public ten-der. I always like these tenders because the pilots arelike the bus drivers in London that Grandfather remem-bers, when he was a boy: they are so genial and good-natured. When we got to earth, Mother said she wanted to goshopping, and so Father and I went immediately to thefair grounds. Oh, hear those awful growls from behind the nursery door!And what s that dark form gliding along the nursery floor?And why are all the children running wildly here and there ?Why, they re the Indian hunters, and Father, he s the MARCH TAIL-PIECE. BY ROBERT GIFFORD, AGE 15. (HONOR MEMBER.) Then when the games are over and hushed the noise and din ;When the little prayers are whispered and the sandman s peeping in ;When all are tucked up cozily and Mother takes the light,Oer each small cot Dad bends and bids the Kiddies all good night. 472 ST. NICHOLAS LEAGUE [Mar.
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