dine and getting her."

"Good-bye, dear," called out Beth and Jerry.

"Good-bye, Uncle Billy," and Mary blew him a kiss from her fingertips
as the car started away and he waved to her.

When they reached Jerry's home, she threw her arms about Beth.

"Oh, I've just had the best time, and I'll never forget you, Uncle
Billy. It's been a wonderful day."

Beth, who had now taken the front seat, sat close to Uncle Billy as
they sped toward home.

"You're the very best uncle in the world," she told him. "We've all
been happy, but I've been the happiest of all."

"You always will be, Beth, because you have found out that the greatest
joy is in doing for others."

THE END

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THE MERRYVALE GIRLS
By ALICE HALE BURNETT

Four delightful books for the smaller girls, each a complete
story in itself, describing in simple language the interesting
experiences of Beth, Mary and Jerry, three little maids of
Merryvale.

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BETH'S GARDEN PARTY

The three girls take part in a very formal little affair on
the lawn of Beth's home. Each of the guests receives a present
in the shape of a downy white kitten. The drive home in Beth's
pony cart furnishes a few exciting moments, but Patsy bravely
comes to the rescue.

A DAY AT THE COUNTY FAIR

The girls are taken to the fair in a motor, but a slight delay
occurs on the way. How they finally arrived at the fair ground
and their amusing experiences are most entertainingly told.

GERALDINE'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

Geraldine, whom of course we know better as Jerry, plays
the part of hostess to her many friends, although it must be
admitted that her guests knew of the affair before she did.
A jolly evening is spent by the girls which is shared in by
some of our young Merryvale boy friends.

MARY ENTERTAINS THE SEWING CLUB

Mary entertains the club at her home, and the efforts of some
of the members cause many outbursts of merriment. The girls
decide to hold a "fair of all nations" for the benefit of the
Merryvale Day Nursery. Their many friends aid them and their
plans succeed beyond their expectations.

12mo. Cloth. Illustrations in Color. 40c per vol., postpaid

THE MERRYVALE BOYS
By ALICE HALE BURNETT

Six real stories for small boys, each complete in itself,
tellin