“It is not seriously damaged,” said he, after examining it. “In a few days I will restore it to what it was a year ago: but bear in mind, I am the only doctor that can effect a cure. If, when I am no longer alive, it should be damaged in the same way, there is no one who could mend it. Watch then carefully over it in future.”

PUZZLE-PAGE.

Now, children, see if you can find out the names of these different objects. Three of them begin with A, one with C, one with H, and one with S.

EARLY LESSONS.

Now, Master Puppy,

Sit up, if you please;