224 The Bold Bad Bicycle.

own, but could also reason and think, all of which
was quite unusual in a bicycle.

When he arrived at the big shop, he was
delighted, for the others seemed so glad to see
him, and welcomed him cordially. They told
him about the different machines, and that, in all
probability he would soon be sold, and taken
by his master to see the big world. They gave
him much good advice, telling him to always
obey and try to be good, although they confessed
that they, take them as a whole, were rather a
‘“fast”’ lot.

Well, that very morning, our Bicycle was
taken out to be looked at by a gentleman, who
wanted to buy one for his son. The proprietor
pointed out all his good points, till the little fellow
was so delighted with himself that he could not
stand alone, but leaned against the wall for sup-
port. The gentleman finally said :

“I am much pleased with this bicycle. My
son shall come next week and look at it, and if he
likes it, I will buy it.”

Now all this day, and through the night, the