spelling, arithmetic and geography.

But Principal Tetlow and his teachers were prepared for this,
and they were sure that, in another day or so, the boys and girls
would settle down and do good work. Many of the children were in
new rooms and different classes, and this did not make them feel
so much "at home" as before vacation.

Nan Bobbsey's first duty, after reporting to her new teacher, was
to go to the kindergarten room, and ask the teacher there if Flossie
and Freddie might sit together.

"You see," Nan explained, "this is really their first real school
work. They attended a few times before, but did not stay long."

"I see," spoke the pretty kindergarten instructor with a laugh,
"and we must make it as pleasant for them this time as we can, so
they will want to stay. Yes, my dear, Flossie and Freddie may sit
together, and I'll look after them as much as I can. But, oh, there
are such a lot of little tots!" and she looked about the room that
seemed overflowing with small boys and girls.

Some were playing and talking, telling of their summer experiences.
Others seemed frightened, and stood against the wall bashfully,
little girls holding to the hands of their little brothers.

Nan looked for Freddie and Flossie. She saw her little sister
trying to comfort a small girl who was almost ready to cry, while
Freddie, like the manly little fellow he was, had charge of a small
chap in whose eyes were two large tears, just ready to fall. It