HOW THREE LITTLE LONDONERS WENT
TO SEA. :

Ir was a beautiful day—the sky was blue, the sun was
- shining, and there was only a gentle breeze blowing.
“Tet us go,” said Bella. “I can row,” said Jack. Bob
looked doubtful. ‘Let us ask Sailor Dan to take us,” he
said; but Dick and Bella would not hear of it. ‘No,
we will go by ourselves,” they said, “and Sailor Dan will
be surprised how well we can manage a boat.” So they
set off, three little Londoners, out on the big sea alone,
Pooh!” cried Bella, “it is easier than rowing on, the |
river.” Dick did not say anything; he was beginning to
wish they had not come. By-and-by Bella and Bob
began to wish the same thing. The waves were bigger,
and Bella had lost one of the oars. “I think I'll lie
down,” said Dick. ‘We shall be drowned!” cried Bella.
“No, we shan’t,” said Bob, “there’s a boat, I will shout,
and you must wave.” . They shouted and waved, and after
a time the sailors heard and saw them. “TI believe I can
see Dan,” cried Bob, as the boat came nearer. ‘ Well,

he'll be surprised anyway,” said Bella) And he was,