The children have come to see their uncle, the artist. They like to come and look at his pictures, and they are asking him to teach them to draw.

It is a nice thing to be able to draw well.

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DRESSED UP.

Little Richard has been dressing himself up in some old clothes, and has got a big walking-stick. His brother is amused, but baby does not seem to know him.

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THE GROCER.

Mr. Sweet, the grocer, is serving his customers. James has just had some treacle, but he has put his finger into the jug, and is sucking it.

Naughty boy!

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"IT DOESN'T TICK."

Mama, my watch does not tick, as papa's does. I wish you would make it tick.

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JUST THE SIZE.

Our two little friends have been out to-day with their mama, to buy some stockings for their dolls. They have just returned, and are fitting them on, and find they are just the size. The youngest of the doll family is snug in her cradle; but the doll lying on her face on the drawers, must, I fear, be very uncomfortable. They will notice it presently, I dare say.

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DOLLY'S WASHING.

It is a very serious affair when the day comes round to do dolly's washing. Lines are hung up in the nursery, with a great tub to hold the wet clothes, and, after that, they are hung across the lines to dry. Our two little friends are as busy as they can be, and they must make haste, for papa would not like to find his little girls absent when he comes home.

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THE INTERRUPTION.

Do not interrupt our play, brother Tom. Please go back to your lessons.

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LUCY'S NEW BONNET.

That bonnet is too smart, Lucy. I fear you are too fond of dress.

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THE CONCERT.

The children have got papa's music books, and are pretending to sing from them. Even dolly is stuck up against the wall, as if she were one of the singers. The dog is listening, as though he would ask what is the meaning of all this strange noise, and is barking, himself, very dismally, to add to it.

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THE BROKEN DOLL.

This is a sad affair indeed. Little Jane dropped her pretty new doll on the floor while she was playing with her cousin, and now it is broken and spoiled. She is crying as if she would break her little heart over the disaster, but all her tears will not mend dolly again. But perhaps papa will buy her another, if she asks him.

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