PHE RAINY DAY.

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“Ou, dear, it is raining!” said little Nel-
lie Anton, as she stood watching the drops
patter against the window. <“O, dear; I
wanted to have some fun to-day!”

“Good morning, Nellie,” says a bright
little voice behind her. Nellie turns
quickly. “Why, Grace, how did you get
here in the wet?”

“Oh! brother Tom brought me, all
wrapped up like a big bundle. See, here
is my little Nancy, too, and I can stay all
morning. Won't we-have fun?”

“Indeed we will. Let's commence
right away. You can have this corner for
your house. Did you know my Seraph-
ina had been sick?” |

“No; what has been the matter?”

“Oh, she took cold and had to have
her arm cut off. But now she is better,
and I have sewed the arm on again.”