The Birth-day. 19

 

pony chaise ready by nine o'clock, saying that
he would himself drive the children to the
Grange.

“Oh, how delightful!” they both exclaimed,
for a drive with papa was a great treat; he
always had so much to tell them, and could
answer their questions so much better than
William.

The children then stroked and patted their
donkeys, and the affectionate creatures rubbed
their noses against their little master and mis-
tress, and seemed quite pleased to see them.

“Oh, papa,” said Katie, “ I’ve quite forgotten
to save them a piece of my bread. May I go
and get some now?” And as her papa gave her
leave to do so, off she darted, and soon returned
with a slice, half of which she gave to Harry
for Sandy.

After Mops and Sandy were fed, they went
to the dogs’ house, and Mr. Summers opened
the door, and out bounded the great dogs Lynn

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