"Politeness is to do, and say

The kindest thing, in the kindest way."

"There, children," said the queen, "you see how it is. Politeness comes from a kind heart, and it makes a child lovely, and beloved, whether she lives in the hut or the palace."


THE VALLEY OF GRUMP.

BY MARGARET COLTON.

The Valley of Grump is a sad, sad place,

And a dangerous pitfall, too,

So easy it seems to slip into its depths—

And some of the little folks do!