THE LITTLE VISITORS.—A PLAY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.

CHARACTERS.

Agnes, aged six or seven. Lulu, aged six or seven. Bel, aged four or five. Dan, aged eight or nine. Benny, aged ten or eleven.

Scene.—A common room. Agnes sits with many dolls and other playthings about her. Benny is reading, the other side of the room. Dan sits near him, catching flies on the table.

(Enter Lulu and Bel, with dolls all in out-door rig.)

Agnes (jumping up, and clapping hands). Oh, goody, goody! Did your mothers say you might come?

Lulu (speaking quickly). Yes, my mother said I might; and then I teased Bel’s mother, and she said yes.

Agnes (clapping hands). Oh, I’m so glad! (Helping take off their things.) How long can you stay? Can you stay to supper?

Lulu. I can’t stay without I’m invited, mother said.