that would do credit to the famous Rosa herself.

ALFRED SELWYN.




PIP AND POP.

[Illustration: Pip And Pop.]


_Pip_.--Well, cousin Pop, how goes the world with you? Do you find any
worms?

_Pop_.--Not a sign of one! What is to become of the race of sparrows, I
don't know. The spring is late and chilly. There is still frost in the
ground.

_Pip_.--Not even a fly have I caught this blessed day.

_Pop_.--Just my luck, friend Pop! If it weren't for the crumbs a little
girl throws out for me every day, I should starve.

_Pip_.--I should like to know that little girl. Where does she live?

_Pop_.--She is at school now. But come with me about two o'clock, and
you shall be fed.

_Pip_.--Thank you, cousin. I'll do as much for you one of these days. I