where he was hailed as Allan's rescuer, and enjoyed to the full a
share of the festivities.

In after years Allan married Esther Inman, and now, by the fireside in
winter, he tells his grandchildren of his escape from the wolves, and
the little ones never tire of petting their faithful old Tayenathonto.

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[Illustration]

There was an old person of Crewd,
Who said, "We use saw-dust for food;
It's cheap by the ton,
And it nourishes one,
And that's the main object of food."




MOLLIE'S BOYHOOD.

BY SARAH E. CHESTER.


A little girl sat squeezed in between an old fat man and his old bony
wife in a crowded hall on a sultry evening in October. On one side it
was as if feather pillows loomed above her with intent to smother; on
the other, sharp elbows came into distressing contact with her ribs.
The windows were open; but the hall had not been built with reference