Mr. Baker did not seem to see it very clearly, but the others did, and they often relate this little history for the amusement of their friends.

THE RATIONALISTIC CHICKEN.

(Inspecting its shell.)

BY J. S. STONE.

Most strange!

Most queer,—although most excellent a change!

Shades of the prison-house, ye disappear!

My fettered thoughts have won a wider range,

And, like my legs, are free;