"I'll get your cow every night and morning, if you wish. Just see how
fast I can go! But I'll be careful and not run the cow, 'cause my papa
says they will not give so much milk if you do."

"That is a good boy," said the old woman. "I'm going to bake some
seed-cakes, to-day, and I'll give you a couple."

"But I do not ask anything. I just wanted to help you a little. Auntie
Peyton told me to try to do something to help folks, 'cause that's
right."

When Robbie had driven granny's cow into the yard, he ran home and told
Aunt Abbie:

"It's 'most as good as just running with Rover; and getting the cow
helps granny, you know. Is that the kind of work you wanted me to do?"

"Yes, dear. I am sure you have made a very good beginning. You can see
if there is anything else for you to do. If one learns to keep his eyes
open, he will have a chance to help a good many people."

"I'm going to keep my eyes open, Aunt Abbie."

--_Written for Dew Drops by Rosalie Sill._




THE MAKING OF A BOOK.