TO
Minnie Slack,
with all fresh young hearts and loving souls akin to her's, this
little book is dedicated,
by Cousin Virginia.

My little friends, who read the first volume of the "Kettle Club" last Christmas, will remember an allusion to the introduction of new members this year. Their history will here be presented.

CONTENTS.

[The Travelled Spider]14
[The Ambitious Wasp]41
[The Disappointed Caterpillar]73
[The Four Silver Peaches]82
[Going Maying]101
[Grandpapa Mouse and his Family]116
[The Enchanted Baby-house]152
[The Story of an Umbrella]179
[The Godmother's Gifts]194

THE CRICKET'S FRIENDS.

The Club were all curiosity for some time to see the new members who were to be introduced into the select circle.