Grange Farm. 37

 

“Shall I take your rosebush home, Harry ?”
he asked. “I think it would be safer.”

“Yes, please, papa; and will you take it to
Johnny ?”

“No, my dear, you shall take it to him your-
self to-morrow. JI would not deprive you of
the pleasure of seeing his face brighten up at
the sight of the pretty flower. Once more,
good-bye, all of you, and may you have a very
pleasant day.”

“And now,” said Aunt Mary, “Tom and
Harry had better go and see if Nichols is ready
with the boat; and, Fanny, you can take Katie
upstairs with you while you get ready.”

Out rushed Tom and Harry ready for any
fun, and the little girls went upstairs to the
nursery.

“A kiss for me, baby!” cried Katie, ag the
little fellow ran toddling up to her.

“Oh, Cousin Katie, said little Lucy, “look at
my poor dolly; she tumbled down off the high