But he could say no more; he was not able to speak the words. He turned to the blackboard and, taking a piece of chalk, he wrote upon it,
"Vive la France!"
Afterward, he remained there, his head resting against the wall, and, without speaking, he made a sign with his hand.
"It is finished. You are dismissed."
TIMOTHY'S SHOES
The godmother arrived for the christening, dressed in plum-colored satin and carrying a small brown parcel.
"Fortunatus' purse!" whispered one of the guests, nudging his neighbor.
"A mere trifle for the boy," said the fairy godmother, laying the parcel down on the table. "It is a very common gift to come from my hands, but I trust it will prove useful."
She untied the string of the parcel and gave the baby's mother—what do you think?