I prefer taking these children home to their parents, who committed them to my care; and as you and Florry think it advisable, we will close our school this evening.

Believe me, however, that in refusing your kind offer, I am not insensible to, but appreciate fully the motives which dictated it." "Feel no hesitation in calling on me to perform any of the many services a gentleman friend may so often render.

If you knew how gladly I would serve you, I am sure you would not fail to do so." Shaking hands with Florence who stood near, he turned to go, but paused at the threshold.
At this moment a slight disturbance in a distant corner of the room attracted their attention, and springing forward, little Maria Carlton exclaimed--"Oh, Miss Mary, what do you think?
Somebody has eat up the world, and bit a great big piece out of the sun!" When the merriment this excited had in some degree subsided, Dr.
Bryant laughingly said--"I am much afraid you have a Polyphemus among your pupils.

Miss Mary, do discover the incipient monster and eject him forthwith.

Heavens, what powers of digestion he must possess! Good morning, ladies--good morning." And with a bow he left the house.
"Florry, dear, do try and sleep some; I will do all that is necessary about the children.