We are much obliged to the lady who sent us this pleasant letter from an absent niece, and we regret that the Wiggles arrived too late for publication in Young People:
Milan, Italy.
The Harper's Young People containing the new Wiggle arrived safely, dear Aunt L., and created quite a sensation. I think it is meant for a monkey's head, and would have tried to make it so, but my animals do not, as a general thing, succeed very well. I showed the paper to Ida Borzino, and she drew a Wiggle, which I inclose; and which she signed "Roland." I don't suppose it makes much difference what it is signed, but I signed mine with my own initials. I hope we will not be too late.
The other day I came across an Italian coin, a mezzo-soldo, worth two centimes and a half, and bearing the date of 1777. As soon as I have an opportunity I mean to send it to Lulu for her collection, which, I am very glad to hear, is progressing.
Ellie says that in the Harper's Young People she noticed that one of the correspondents writes that his cat will eat pea-nuts, and she would like you to be told that our cat will not only eat them, but is fonder of them than of anything else; but as they are rather a delicacy in this part of the globe, he does not often get an opportunity of indulging his fancy.
The Borzinos' first party comes off to-morrow, and we are looking forward to it very much. This year they have very few, only about six. However, I suppose that is enough dissipation for one year. Their parties are so nice, because they are so informal, and we all know each other so well that we always enjoy ourselves.
Our drawing-class has commenced its winter season. We have called our studio the "Temple of Art," and all the members have taken the names of celebrated Italian painters, and we have painted our cards with our names on to put on the studio door, and we receive on Thursday, other days being devoted to work, and not to amusement.
Juliet L. T.
Forge, New York.
I have a kind friend who sends me Young People, and I take much pleasure in reading it, and love to read the letters as well as any part of the paper. I live among the Catskills, and have few pastimes during the winter except coasting, and thus far this winter we have not had much snow.
This is a very pleasant village, and during the summer months is crowded with boarders. If Mr. Editor or any of the young people should come here, I would be glad to show them a very nice cat. We call him Chub, and he will roll over when I tell him to, and knock at the door to come in.
I have a pet canary that is very tame. Mamma thinks my letter is not worth your notice, but I hope you will have some room for it. I think "Work for Little Fingers" will be a help for something new for me to make for our country fair, which is held near us every year. I have had the first premium on everything I have taken there since I was five years old, and I am now ten.
El. Louise. D.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.