"I had an orrery once," shouted Frankie. "It was made of wire, with potatoes and turnips. Is yours like that?"
"O, no," said the teacher, with a hearty laugh. "The planets are made of wood, or plaster, and painted very prettily."
"I shall like to see it," said Frankie.
"So shall I," said Nelly.
The children then took their leave, after bidding the lady good by; but presently Frankie returned, all out of breath, to say, "Miss Grant, I have a whole box of beautiful great cards. They were my birthday present from papa and mamma. You may take them, if you want to, and hang them around the room."
"Thank you, my little friend," said the teacher, giving him a kiss. "I am going now to my boarding place, and you may walk with me, if you can stop until I put on my bonnet."
"I should like that," said Frankie. "I'll run out and tell Nelly to wait."
Miss Grant locked the door, and taking a small vase in her hand, joined the children who were waiting near the gate.
"What is that flower pot for?" asked Nelly.
"When school begins, I shall beg some flowers from the lady where I live," answered the teacher. "I like to have the room look cheerful and bright, so that the little scholars will like to be there."