At length, when the situation became embarrassing, Jenny Lind, with ready tact, ran forward to the footlights and sang “God Save the Queen,” which was caught up at the end of the solo by the orchestra, chorus and audience. The Queen then came to the front of her box and bowed, and the opera was resumed.—Youth’s Companion.

EXERCISE I.

Examine carefully the construction of the foregoing incidents. How far do they illustrate the principles of narration?

EXERCISE II.

Write a composition of about six paragraphs on one of the following subjects:—

1.Our Sunday School Picnic.
2.A Visit to Niagara Falls.
3.Learning to Swim.
4.A Snow-balling Match.
5.A Drowning Accident.
6.On the Way Home from School.
7.A Sail Down the St. Lawrence.
8.A Scene in School.
9.A Fishing Excursion.
10.An Apple-Bee.

Note.—Before writing, make an analysis of your subject, and draw up a plan showing the chief topics of your composition, arranged in natural order.

A plan for the first subject:—

OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

Introduction.{Time and place of picnic.
{The journey to the appointed place.
{The arrival.
The Story.{The amusements.
{How lunch was served.
{The return home.
Conclusion.{Pleasure derived from the outing.