Thank you, now run home and play;
I am working late to-day.
Children say 'Good-bye,' and run off.
INVITATIONS
Preliminary.—Children should be taught to express thanks not only for tangible presents, as in Game No. [15], but also for kindness or favours received. The two games which follow are intended to teach this.
18. INVITATION TO PLAY
A house with garden is needed; to make this the children join hands and stand as shown in diagram, [p. 32]. In the 'house' there should be a 'mother,' and in the 'garden' a number of children playing with ball or skipping-rope. A smaller 'house' is required at some distance from the first. In this, also, there should be a 'mother'—(Mrs. Day), and a little girl—(Nell). A classroom may be used for this 'house' if more convenient.
As the play proceeds the 'mother' comes to the 'door' to watch the children's game. Presently one of them—a boy—runs up to her and says:
Mamma, please, may we ask Nell Day
To come and have a game of play?
[The other children come and cluster round.]
Mother
Oh, yes! I will a message send—
An invitation for your friend.
Just go and ask if Mrs. Day
Can spare Nellie to come all day.
All the Children
Thank you, mother.
The boy runs off to Mrs. Day's house and knocks. Mrs. Day answers the door.