And that was the end of the ill-natured Brier.


Directions for Reading.—This lesson should be read in a spirited manner.

It is suggested to vary the reading exercise by having one pupil read each stanza, and the class repeat it in concert.


Language Lesson.—Let pupils use other words to express the meaning of what is given below in dark type.

There are few can match me.

They'd go out of their way to keep clear of the Brier.

Supply letters omitted from the following words: they'd, gown's, e'en, 'round. Write the words in full.