| First in rap, but not in knock. |
| Second in wharf, but not in dock. |
| Third in hot, but not in warm. |
| Fourth in road, but not in path. |
| Fifth in hour, but not in time. |
| Sixth in needle, not in pin. |
| Seventh in flower, not in plant. |
| Eighth in snow, but not in hail. |
| Ninth in deed, but not in act. |
| Tenth in dream, but not in fact. |
| Eleventh in otter, not in seal. |
| Twelfth in zinc, but not in steel. |
| My whole a lovely blushing flower |
| Which makes the grove a splendid bower. |
Mary E. D. W.
3.
| First in knot, but not in rope. |
| Second in fight, but not in cope. |
| Third in gong, but not in bell. |
| Fourth in height, but not in dell. |
| Fifth in shout, but not in sigh. |
| Sixth in thirsty, not in dry. |
| Seventh in ant, but not in bee. |
| Eighth in mortgage, not in fee. |
| Ninth in gale, but not in wind. |
| Tenth in Bundelkund, not in Scinde. |
| Eleventh in oyster, not in clam. |
| A bird of rarest charms I am. |
J. W. (aged 9).
No. 3.
TWO DIAMONDS.
1.—1. In cowslip. 2. Skill. 3. Something very nice. 4. A sailor. 5. In mouse-trap.
Benny Fishel.