English girls.


Lesson 4.

1. Look carefully at the picture on page 18 {Illustration entitled "The
Grape Harvest"} and describe it.

[Illustration: {Silkworm on mulberry leaf}]

2. Copy this little drawing of the silkworm and the mulberry leaf.

3. Why do flowers bloom earlier in the south of France than in England?

4. Describe the picture on page 20 {Illustration entitled "Games on
Board Father's Ship"}.


Lesson 5.

1. The Nile carries much mud in its waters. If there is a stream near
your school, go to it and get a bottleful of water. Let this water stand
for a time and notice the mud which settles down. Where does this mud
come from?

[Illustration: {Palm tree}]

2. Copy this little drawing of a palm tree. The Arabs say that the palm
tree loves to have its foot in the water and its head in the fire. What
do you think this saying means?