leave his turning-lathe at home, and his tool-chest.

Again Mrs. Peterkin spent two days in accommodating the things.
With great care and discretion, and by borrowing two more
leather bags, it could be accomplished. Everything of importance
could be packed, except the little boys' kite. What should they do
about that?

The little boys proposed carrying it in their hands; but Solomon
John and Elizabeth Eliza would not consent to this.

"I do think it is one of the cases where we might ask the advice of
the lady from Philadelphia," said Mrs. Peterkin, at last.

"She has come on here," said Agamemnon, "and we have not been
to see her this summer."

"She may think we have been neglecting her," suggested Mr.
Peterkin.

The little boys begged to be allowed to go and ask her opinion
about the kite.

They came back in high spirits.

"She says we might leave this one at home, and make a new kite
when we get there," they cried.

"What a sensible idea!" exclaimed Mr. Peterkin; "and I may have
leisure to help you."