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sat in the pleasant shade and breathed in the sweet fragrance
of the mown grasses, feeling that it was good for him to be
there, and having a double enjoyment in seeing the delight
of Lotta.

The birds were so tame that they hopped about on the
ground close to where he was sitting and sang in the trees right
above his head. The cool air fanned his cheeks and lifted his
gray hair and filled his lungs with a new life.

“Tsn’t it nice out here, peda ?” asked Lotta, as she came
running up to him with her hands full of wild flowers.

“Yes, indeed,” answered grandpa.

“ Ain’t you glad you came ?”

“Yes, dear.”

“T thought so;” and she gave him a kiss, and then ran off
again. They stayed there until the sun was low down in the
west, and then came home, both feeling better and happier for

their visit to the park. I think they will go again very soon.
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