"Elizabeth told me any number of tales of the tricks that he does, but she told me to invite you two children to come and see her, and then she promises you that Bubsie will entertain you."
"Oh, that's fine!" said Evelyn. "Do you suppose we can go to-morrow?"
"Yes, I think so," said daddy, "for, as a matter of fact, I believe I told her to expect you both to-morrow."
"Hurrah!" shouted the children. "You always think of such nice things for us to do."
THE PET BIRD OF THE WARD
The Bird Sat on His Hand.
"Well," said daddy, "I suppose you are ready for your story, and this evening I am going to tell you about a little boy I saw as I passed by a ward in a hospital I was visiting to-day."
Jack and Evelyn sat up and listened eagerly, as they loved to hear about other little boys and girls.