New York City.
I am making a steam-engine according to the directions given in Young People No. 49. I have just soldered on the lid, and have made the hole for the water to be let into the engine. I hope to finish it soon. I am eight years old. I go to school, and I like Young People very much. I like to read the letters from the children, so I thought I would send one, and thank the "Professor" for writing about the steam-engine.
John A. J.
Cresco, Iowa.
I have just commenced taking Young People, and we all like it very much. The story of "Paul Grayson" was splendid, but I think "Toby Tyler" is the best of all. My brother Charlie and I each have an Indian pony. Charlie's pony has been trained by the Indians to stand wherever you leave her, without being tied. And if any one is riding her and falls off, no matter how fast she is going, she will stop, and not move one step farther until her rider mounts again. My pony throws me over her head sometimes, but she will not stop until she gets to the barn.
Allie C.
Nacoochee, Georgia.