Several short stories. The first is of a tiny German boy who makes imaginary soldiers of buttons and abstracts a whole brilliant regiment from his little friend’s jacket. It is less good than the second, ‘The Fireman’s Little Maid,’ a friendship between a fireman and a little neglected girl. Read aloud, it has charmed a third standard class and a mothers’ meeting.
22. Smuts and Diamonds. By Selina Gaye. (Remington) 5s.
The first tale is on Christian brotherhood; the second, ‘Who did It?’ is of the mysterious painting of the effigy of a pig hung at the pork butcher’s. It is my resource when I have to keep a mixed troop of children quiet while waiting. The third, ‘Three Little Sisters,’ is a warning to little nurses to be faithful.
23. Golden Gorse. By Florence Wilford. (S.P.C.K.) 1s. 6d.
A London child’s first visit to the country, with her help to her more backward cousins.
24. The Heavy Sixpence. (S.P.C.K.) 3d.
An overcharge, weighing down the conscience.
25. Missy and Master. By Mary Bramston. (S.P.C.K.) 2s.
Missy had been a member of a circus troupe. Master was the pony she used to ride. Her taming down in an orphan asylum is well told.