THE NOSEGAY.

Little Laura has just opened the garden gate, and is hurrying off to school. She has a nosegay in her hand, which she is taking to her governess, whom she is very fond of. I dare say the governess will like her little present, for every one is fond of flowers, and still more the kindness which prompted her to bring it.

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BABY BROTHER.

Our little baby brother is quite a romp. He is full of fun, and it is hard to keep him out of mischief. He kicks his boots off, pulls off his socks, and his new little woolly lamb and cart were soon torn to pieces. He plays with Bruno in a very rough way, and it is a wonder the dog bears it so patiently. This morning he has seized Tom by the hair, and seems highly pleased to have the chance of giving it a good pull.

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READY FOR SCHOOL.

Mama is plaiting Ellen's hair this morning, and then she will be ready for school. Though her toys are on the floor beside her, yet she stands quite still, like a good girl.

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FEEDING THE FOWLS.

Baby is giving some bread-crumbs to the fowls this morning. The c.o.c.k looks up as though he would say "Thank you."

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BEING WASHED.

Baby is screaming because he does not like to be washed. This is very naughty.

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THE ROPERY.

Poor little James has come down to the ropery, to see the men make string.

He has got a great ball of string to fly his kite with.

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THE BROKEN WATERING-POT.

Susan is very sad this evening, for she has broken her little watering-pot, and so she does not know how to water her flowers.

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SHOEING THE HORSE.

Let him have a good shoe, please, Mr. Farrier, and take care you don't hurt him, for he is a n.o.ble fellow.

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THE NEW JACKET.

This is a tailor's shop, and Master Albert is being measured for a new jacket. His young brother Robert is to have one too.

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THE PET BIRD.

How pleased baby is with the pet bird perched on the back of the chair!