THE SILVER LAKE STORIES. 95

wood and water, and then, by the aid
of some matches, I made up a ood fire,
and put on the tea-kettle, and now I
have come back to see if mamma can
put up something nice for them to eat,
in a little pail, and I will make my
way back, and then I will try my hand
at making a cup of tea for the old
people.”

“T wish I could go with you, ’ said
Mrs. Playford.

“You, dear? why it would be utter-
ly impossible for you even to cross our
own yard. I was nearly exhausted
myself before I reached old Anderson's
cottage.” }