"I would put my arms round his neck and kiss him. If he is so sorry, I think he'd do what I wanted; and I should ask him to try with me to be a good boy, and not to tell lies any more. Oh father! what if he should break off playing truant, and taking his father's boat without leave, wouldn't it be splendid?"
There was a tear in Mr. Dodge's eye as he answered:
"Yes, indeed, my son."
"I feel real strong, mother, can't I be dressed and write a letter?"
"You may rest a little while, and then take my portfolio into your lap."
[CHAPTER IX.]
THE BLUE FISH.
WOULD you like to hear what Jimmy wrote? It was this.
"DEAR DANIEL:"
"I am a great deal better. I eat bread and cream