If we're to become journalist, girls, we must be good ones--better than the ordinary--so that Uncle John may point to us with pride, and the columns of the _Millville Daily Tribune_ will be quoted by the New York and Chicago press.

Only in that way can we become famous throughout the world!" "Pass me the bonbons, dear," sighed Louise.

"It's a high ambition, isn't it ?" "A very laudable ambition," added Uncle John approvingly.

"I hope my clever nieces will be able to accomplish it." "How about pictures ?" asked Beth.

"Modern newspapers are illustrated, and have cartoons of the leading events of the day." "Can't we buy those things somewhere ?" asked Patsy, appealing to Uncle John again.