Mays Present. 1Ql

two patterns of stuff and get the
man to match them for me, and
bring back the parcel safe, I'll give
you twopence, May.’

‘Thank you, Betsy,’ returned the
little girl, flushing with pleasure.
‘But I’d rather have only one penny
and have it now than two after-
wards, if you don’t mind.’

‘Oh, I don’t mind; but what’s -
up? asked Betsy.

‘Tf you please, I can’t tell you;
it’s a secret,’ said May, decidedly.

‘Well, here’s your penny, child,
said Betsy, laughing, ‘and you may
have the other when you bring my
parcel,’ |

‘Thank you, May said, cagerly,