them more serious over it. [25]

What if that sweet child, so bravely confessing that

she had something that she ought not to have, and which

mamma thought must be gotten rid of, had been taught

the value of saying even more bravely, and believing

it,— [30]

“I have not got cold.” [1]

Why, the doctor's squills and bills would have been

avoided; and through the cold air the little one would

have been bounding with sparkling eyes, and ruby cheeks