It said, in low and trembling tones and with a modest grace,

“Dear God, the name Thou gavest me, alas, I have forgot.”

The Father kindly looked Him down and said, “Forget-me-not.”

—Anon.

WHO STOLE THE BIRD’S NEST.

“To-whit! To-whit! To-whee!

Will you listen to me?

Who stole four eggs I laid,

And the nice nest I made?”

“Not I,” said the cow, “moo-oo!