Woman. A piece of bread; for I have had none to eat.
William had a bit in his hand; he had just begun to eat it. He stopped, and thought to himself—If I had nothing to eat, and I saw a person who had a great piece of bread, what should I wish?—that he should give me some. So the good child broke off all but a very little bit, (for he was very hungry) and said,
You shall have this bread which the maid gave me just now. We should ‘do as we would be done by.’
Good boy! said his mother, who chanced to pass that way, come and kiss me. William ran to his dear mother, and hugged her; saying, I am never so happy as when you say, good boy.
Mother. I was seeking for Mary to tell her that Mrs. Lovechild has sent to have you all go with us: but for your reward, you shall carry the message to the rest. Go; I know it will give you great pleasure to rejoice your brothers and sisters.
THE FAIR.
James and Edward Franklin, with their Sisters, had leave to walk about, and amuse themselves in a fair. They saw a great many people who seemed very happy, many children merry and joyous, jumping about, and boasting of their toys. They went to all the stalls and bought little presents for those who were at home. They saw wild beasts; peeped in show-boxes; heard drums, trumpets, fiddles, and were as much pleased with the bustle around them, as you, my little reader, would have been, had you been there.
Mrs. Franklin had desired them not to ride in a Merry-go-round, lest they should fall and hurt themselves.
Did you ever see a Merry-go-round? If you never passed through a country fair, I dare say you never did.