"But I have you, dear Grandma," said Ella, "and you're worth a dozen fairy godmothers. So I'm luckier than the other Cinderella, after all!"


A T-party

She Twirled upon her Tip-Toes light,
Tossed back her Tangled Tresses bright,
And cried "I'm Truly Tired of play,
I'll have a Tea-party To-day!"
She set The Table 'neath a Tree,
With Tempting Tarts,
and Toast,
and Tea.
Ten Tiny cups upon The Tray,
Ten plates
and spoons in Trim array,
Ten Twinkling Tapers
Thin and Tall,
And Then The feast was ready all.
The Thrushes Trilled and Twittered sweet,
The Turf was Tender 'neath her feet.
Her Tidy cap with lace was rimmed
Her Tasteful gown was Tucked and Trimmed
"Now here am I and here's The Treat!" she cried "But who is There To eat?
I'm very Thirsty for my Tea, I Think I'll be The company."

And sipping now and Tasting Then
She ate and drank for all The Ten!


WORK AND PLAY FOR YOUNG FOLK.—XVI.