“Of course, you little goose! but who else would ever have thought of it?”
“Mamma said she didn’t like silly jokes, and said I had better try surprising people with pleasant things. I like it so well I am going to do it every day in the year.”
“There’s the bell,” cried Belle Adams; “but hadn’t we all better try it?”
F. A. Reynolds.
ABOUT PHILADELPHIA.
BY THE PANSIES.
ITS first name was Coaquenaque. I am glad they changed it to Philadelphia, because it is easier to pronounce; but I like Indian names. I went to Philadelphia once with my uncle. I think Broad Street is one of the nicest places in the world. I went to Germantown to see where Charlie Ross used to live, but I was so small I don’t remember very much about anything, only Broad Street. I’m going again next year, and I’ll look around and write you what I see.
John T. Robinson.