not deep, he has to use a small boat to reach it. When Carlo sees him
take down the oar from its place in the yard, he runs up, and takes it
in his mouth, as much as to say, "Let me carry that for you, master."
Then he trots down the hill with the oar, feeling very proud that he is
allowed to carry it.

One day, Carlo took hold of the rope with his teeth, and drew the small
boat to the shore; so that his master, who was in it, did not have to
use the oar.

Mabel loves Carlo very much; and, although he is a large dog, he knows
that he must play very gently with little boys and girls, and not hurt
them with his great paws.
NED




PLAYING KING.


Ho! I'm a king, a king! A crown is on my head;
A sword is at my side; and regal is my tread:
Ho, slave! proclaim my will to all the people round,--
The schools are hereby closed; henceforth must fun abound.

Vacation shall not end; all slates I order smashed;
The man who says "arithmetic"--he must be soundly thrashed;
All grammars shall be burnt; the spellers we will tear;
The boy who spells correctly--a fool's cap he shall wear.