Fohunys New Shoes. 5

bers us, and what we were like only
a year ago; though still I don’t quite
see how she knew the sizes of our
shoes: because we’ve grown, you see ;
or how she should recollect exactly
how much stuff mammy takes for a
gown, or father’s fancy for blue
neckerchers. She must have a very
good memory, indeed. I shouldn't
think she ever found it hard to learn
her hymns when se was a little girl.
Ah, Johnny, Johnny! It’s a fine
thing for you that she has got a good
memory, or else youd never have
got these splendid new shoes.’
‘Johnny don’t much care for new
shoes. Johnny like the sweeties best,’
remarked the little fellow quietly