Uncle Education is almost here.”
At that very minute there was heard the gallop of horses’ feet, and in less time than it takes to tell it, Uncle Education stood in the door-way, saying,
“I have just a minute to stay;
Will some one ride with me to-day?”
Every one wanted to ride with Uncle Education, of course, as he was on horse back, but mother settled the matter by saying,
“Polly Pick-It-Up should go,
She is the most helpful child I know;
She winds the Clocks and sets them right,
She picks up morning, noon and night,