Little Chickens. 81

Well, this is a contrast to the last. Our pic-
tures change from childhood to old age. This
old woman seems to have the care of the poultry
at some large farm, or perhaps at a gentleman’s
country house, for there are some ladies looking

 

in at the door. But doesn’t she seem fond of
her chickens, and geese, and ducklings! How
they gather about her! — And she has some little
ducklings too in her lap. She sits in the midst
as if they were her family ; and I think you will
like her, children, because she seems fond of the
little creatures she has charge of.