9/46 But paddling in back waters was allowed. I say no more. (The best authors always do this.) If you will take the large, red catalogue of the Army and Navy Stores, and just make a list of about fifteen of the things you would like best--prices from 2s. to 25s .-- you will get a very good idea of Noel's presents, and it will help you to make up your mind in case you are asked just before your next birthday what you really NEED. He cannot bowl for nuts, and it was a first-rate ball. |