"The third largest island in the world," he repeated to himself. "Australia, New Guinea, Borneo—and if you don't count Australia an island, it's the second. Well, well, it's a queer place anyway, and I don't think much of it, whatever its size may be."
[AT THE DOGS' HOSPITAL.]
BY MISS F. E. FRYATT.
All the family were present and took part in the council; even grandmamma, who was dozing in the corner, expressed an opinion in her sleep.
The subject was a grave one, suggesting alarming possibilities, for if a hot, dry nose, dull eyes, a general droop of the body, and aversion to food meant anything, Pepper's was a serious illness—and what was to come of it?
"I, for one," said Aunt Maria, "am fearful that it is hydropho—"
"Please don't say that," pleaded Dick, piteously. "Papa would have him shot."
"Oh dear!" cried Harry, his eyes filling at the mere thought.