May's Present. 193

‘J did, answered May, looking
very knowing.

‘And who buy’d it? he went
on.

‘Who do you think? asked
May.

‘Did ’ou? said Johnny; ‘and is
it for me ?’

‘For you? I dare say!’ returned
his sister. ‘What in the world could
possibly make you think of that?

“(Cause ie my) birtday,, said
Johnny, coaxingly.

‘Well, and suppose it were for
you, now, what would you like it to
be ?? replied May, laughing.

‘Me don’t know,’ said Johnny, rub-
bing his hands, and opening his eyes

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