LAE RES Se ALVA AYS “ROOM.

from the nation they were so largely instrumental in founding. Could pictur-
esque, lovable old Williamsburg be preserved, restored by reverential hands to
something of its old-time grandeur, it would be a most valuable reminder of the
past; but it would lack much if it lost the suggestions of the old régime, pre-
served in its people who still bear stamp of the proud old race.

Edwin A. Start.

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GRANDMOTHER came to a little house,
And she was poor and old;
And already the little house was full
As ever it could hold.

With father and mother and children nine, sec
In spite of toil and care LZ SS),

There was sometimes lack in the little house,
And always scanty fare.

  
   
    

“‘ And how can you keep a grandmother ?
I should think she would crowd

   

 

      

you so.”
“OQ, no!” cried sturdy Will, with
a smile ;
“My grandma crowd? O, no!” Hie
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“T should think she would,” per- i i j J q A)
sisted Dick ; i ( il he IK ie
“ For your house was full before. 2 Hi (li Hh Ml
When anything is full, you know, Ain Dg

How can you put in more?” a

Dicky was young and questionful,
But Will was patient and kind ;

“The room in our hearts helped us,” he said,
“ Room in the house to find.”

Ah! poor little house, dear little old house,
Where the happy faces swarm !
And Will was right. There is always room
1 Where the heart beats true and warm.