[Illustration: Jack the magpie and the dog.]

The ground has been white with snow. Jack is still with us, and seems
quite happy. Edith and Ernest may stay here all winter. Perhaps I may
tell you something of their winter sports. Would you like to hear it?

AUNT SADIE.




PORTRAITS FOR LITTLE FOLKS.


[Illustration: Master Baby]

This is Master Baby,
Paying a morning call,
Sitting so good upon his chair,
But speaking not at all.
Listening to every word,
The funny little man!
Wondering at the news he hears,
Thinking all he can.

[Illustration: Miss Mary Vernon]

This little lady,
I'd have you know,