Perhaps you will say that nobody has ever done it; but surely that is an advantage; I should have the field to myself for a while, at least.

I have dear Mrs.Bird's little poor children as a foundation.

Now, I would like to get groups of other children together in somebody's parlor twice a week and tell them stories,--the older children one day in the week and the younger ones another.

Of course I have n't thought out all the details, because I hoped my Fairy Godmother would help me there, if she approved of my plan; but I have ever so many afternoons all arranged, and enough stories and songs at my tongue's end for three months.

Do you think it impossible or nonsensical, Mr.Bird ?" "No," said he thoughtfully, after a moment's pause.