"If at first you don't succeed,
Try, try again."
Sanborn, Dakota Territory.
I am a little English girl eight years old, and hope to see this letter printed, to please dear papa, as he does not know I am going to write. I have taken Harper's Young People two years (ever since we left England), and have never written before. I have an Indian pony, on which I ride about; her name is Frances. My brother Jack has one called Charlie. I have a little sister Mabel; she is six, and so fat that mamma calls her Pumpkin. She calls me her fairy lily. I have seen Jumbo in England, and am glad he has come to America. Papa says some time I may see him again. I am very fond of reading. I have lots of books, and my grandma sends me Little Folks every month. I have been learning music for a year, and am getting on nicely. We find lovely flowers about here, and I gather mamma lovely bunches for the table every day. Good-by.
Katie S.
Junction, Idaho.
I am a little boy seven years old. I take Harper's Young People, and I like it very much. I think "Toby Tyler" and "Mr. Stubbs's Brother" are the best of all. Blue Ribbon has a little kitten; she is teaching it to walk. I have a horse; his name is Old Indian. The reason I call him Old Indian is because we bought him of the Indians. I have some nice rides on him. We live on a ranch, and have lots of little calves and little chickens. I do not go to school, but study my lessons at home. I send one dollar for Young People's Cot.
Oliver T. C.
Your contribution has been sent to the lady who receives and takes care of the money for Young People's Cot. Is Blue Ribbon the little kitten's mother? I hope Old Indian is a gentle pony. From his name I should think he might be quite fiery.