—Etta Austin Blaisdell.
DUTCH CHILDREN
How would you like to go to Holland with me to visit the little Dutch children?
First we must go to New York City in a railroad train and then get on board of one of the big ships that cross the ocean.
We shall have to travel over the water five or six days and nights in this big ship, and then ride a long way, after we come to land.
When the Pilgrims came to this country, nearly three hundred years ago, they crossed the same ocean, but it took them many weeks. They were in a small sailing vessel, and had to come very slowly.
On board of this big ship you will find a great many things to do and see. There are several hundred people on the vessel, and it is interesting to watch them. There are books to read, and games to play, and the days will go very swiftly.
Most of the time you will not be able to see land in any direction. All you can see is the sun and the sky and the ocean with big waves rolling and tossing about.