The North Wind.

“The Camel is right!” said a voice which seemed to come from everywhere at once, “always smile at difficulties; they don’t like being smiled at, and soon get out of your way. Now, if you take my advice——”

“Yes, we will!” cried each of the children eagerly, for they recognised the voice of dear Mr. Atom.

“You’ll put the two wings which were cut off upon the sword of the Samurai, then seat yourselves upon it—on the blunt side—and sing:

“Smiles to-day

Make smiles to-morrow;

Smiles will banish