HALCYON DAYS.

interesting to us, now that we know something about
them," added Louisa.
 An interesting earwig; only fancy exclaimed
William.
 "Yes, even an earwig can be interesting, Master
William," returned Louisa; Minnie and I watched
one the other day sitting upon its eggs in the hollow
it had scooped for a nest, and it was very interesting
to think that that little creature could feel and act as
a tender mother."
 "Well, so it was. I never thought of it that way,"
replied William; but, Minnie, isn't Louisa changed ?










I remember that she used to stamp so viciously on
every creeping thing she met; and actually I have not
seen her sulky once all the six weeks I have been at
home !"
 "" I hope you never will again either," said Louisa,
blushing and smiling; "but you have forgotten about
'bygones.'
 Never mind, you shall ride now to make up for it;
so get down, Minnie, when you come to that stile."
 The change was made, and the little girl trotted
gently forwards. She was not, however, as expert a
rider as her sister, and Toby soon began to be restive
under her management. At length, on turning an
 I-