Wait not, a return.

And the more thou spendest

From thy little store,

With a double bounty

God will give thee more.

Adelaide A. Proctor.

THE BIRDS.

For six children and an older scholar, who takes the part of teacher, and recites the “Response.” Stand in a row and step forward as you recite your lines.

HUMMING-BIRD.

I wish I were a humming-bird,