uddenly one of the little girls took
offence at something, and walked away, and would not play any more. It is
a pity she is sulky, and so apt to take offence. I dare say her little
friends did not intend to offend her.

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THE SICK DOLLS.

The two little sisters are making a great fuss just now about their sick
dolls. They have been making something warm for them, and are now about to
put them to bed in the cradle. One of them is being hushed to sleep. They
are taking pains to have the mattress smooth and well shaken up, so that
the dolls may have a soft bed. But I am afraid the cradle is not quite big
enough for both of them, and if so they will not be very comfortable.

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"WHAT SHALL WE DO?"

The poor children have just accidentally broken their pitcher. No wonder
they are so sad.

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AN AFTERNOON NAP.

Lucy has just been asleep in the great arm-chair. She little thinks what
pussy is about.

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THE PUMP.

The children are up early this morning getting some water at the pump. The
geese are watching them, as if they were longing to have a little of it.
Perhaps the little girl will give them some when she has filled her jar,
for she is very thoughtful for dumb animals, and they all like her very
much, and follow her about. It is a good sign when children are kind to
animals.

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THE PLAYTHINGS.

Little Ellen seems ill at ease just now. She has got a nice doll, a chest
of drawers, and a doll's cradle. But she is coveting her little brother's
playthings besides, and seems cross because she cannot have his horse and
stable, and little cart. This is very wrong. We should be content with
what we have, and not covet what belongs to others.

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GRANDMAMA.

Mama has brought the children to see grandmama this afternoon. She is so
glad to see them. One of them is handing her some tea.

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HELPING COOK.

The children are spending an hour in the kitchen with cook. It is fine fun
for them.

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IN THE SUMMER-HOUSE.

Baby is hugging and kissing his sister in the summer-house. It is a nice
cool place to play in.

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THE EMPTY POCKET.

The children are buying some fruit at the fruit stall. Poor little Richard
and his sister are walking sadly away, for they have no money.

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A STRANGE SEA