I have a little brother, and he sits on my dog a good deal. And I have a
cousin of whom the dog is very fond and when she is at the table, he
will put his paw on her lap, and want her to take it.

My little baby-brother tumbles over the dog, and sits on him; and
sometimes when I am tired, I lie down and take a nap with my head on
Don's back. He likes to have me do it, and he always keeps watch while I
am asleep.

LYNN, MASS. WILLIE B. MARSHALL.




MAY.


Pretty little violets, waking from your sleep,
Fragrant little blossoms, just about to peep,
Would you know the reason all the world is gay?
Listen to the bobolinks, telling you 'tis May!

Little ferns and grasses, all so green and bright,
Purple clover nodding, daisies fresh and white,
Would you know the reason all the world is gay?
Listen to the bobolinks, telling you 'tis May!

Darling little warblers, coming in the spring,
Would you know the reason that you love to sing?
Hear the merry children, shouting as they play,