86 Tom Seven Years Old.

“Yes,” said Tom: “and I’ve done it
already. I did it before I got into my nice
new bed, and I mean to do it again before |
go to sleep.”

“Do what, Tom ?” asked his papa.

“Thank Him,” answered Tom, quickly.
“JT know that’s what mamma means. She's
always thanking God. And there’s so much,
you know. Almost everything in the room
is new. I'll have to begin to-night and finish
to-morrow. I couldn't possibly go over each

thing before I go to sleep.”