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LION AND SERPENT.

TWENTY-SIXTH READING LESSON.

THE GOOD CHILDREN AND THE SWING.

OME, Edwin, let us go and
take a swing," said Susan
to her brother.

Edwin was seven years of age, and Susan was but six. Edwin was glad to please his sister, and he said to her, "Yes, Susan, let us go, I like to swing."

They ran out in the yard, where their Papa had built them a swing. Edwin said, "Sister, you take the seat first, and I will swing you, then I will sit in it while you swing me."

Their little dog, Snap, ran in the yard with them, and he seemed as happy as any one.

He ran and barked as he saw Susan in the swing, and would try to get hold of the rope.

At length Edwin took his seat, and as the swing went back and forth, he sang,

"Heigh-ho, here I go,
High and low."

When they were tired of swing

ing, Edwin said, "Susan, I read, to-day, one of Aunt Eliza's Stories, which I like very much."

"What was it about, brother?" "About a little boy, who struck his sister, but she kissed him. It was called 'A Kiss for a Blow.'

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What was the story, Edwin? I wish you would tell it to me."

"I will read it to you if you will wait for me to get the Spelling Book, for it was there I read it."

"O yes, I will wait, and I shall be so glad to hear it, and I love to read those stories for children."

"Here it is, Susan, and there is a pretty poem about the Bird's Nest, too, that I will read."

"But read Aunt Eliza's story first, Edwin."

When he had finished reading it, Susan said, "O brother, I am so glad that you have read me that story. I will always give "a kiss for a blow."

Better go far around than tumble into a ditch.

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Cleanliness is next to Godliness.

WORDS OF THREE SYLLABLES, ACCENTED ON THE FIRST.

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"Please to tell us," said a little boy, "what is meant by overcoming evil with good?" minister began to explain it, when a little incident occurred which gave him a striking illustration.

A boy, about seven years of age, was sitting beside his little sister, who was only six years old. As the minister was talking, George, for that was the boy's name, got angry with his sister about something, doubled up his fist, and struck her on the head.

The little girl was just going to strike him back again, when the teacher seeing it, said, "My dear Mary, you had better kiss your brother. See how angry and unhappy he looks!"

Mary looked at her brother. He looked sullen and wretched. She

threw both her arms about his neck and kissed him.

The poor boy was wholly unprepared for such a kind return for his blow. His feelings were touched, and he burst out crying.

His gentle sister took the corner of her apron, and wiped away his tears, and sought to comfort him by saying, with endearing sweetness and generous affection, "Don't cry, George; you did not hurt me much." But he only wept the

more.

But why did George weep? Poor little fellow! Would he have wept if his sister had struck him as he had struck her? Not he. But by kissing him as she did, she made him feel more acutely than if she had beaten him black and blue.

Here was a kiss for a blow, love for anger, and all the school saw at once what was meant by "overcoming evil with good."

Forgive any one sooner than thyself.

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A place for everything, and everything in its place.

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THE DANGEROUS COMPANION.

ISORDER is not only a disagreeable but a dangerous companion; yet there are many persons who associate with him, and seem satisfied with his company. Hear what is said about him :

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I can't find shoes!" my My cap is lost! Who has my cap?" "Ŏ dear! where is my knife?" "Who can tell where the umbrella is?" "I wish some one would help me to find my book!" These are some of the cries that come from the mouth of those who keep company with Disorder.

Such persons can never find what they want. They are apt to be fretful and peevish, cross and pouting. Disorder never minds how much trouble he causes, or how he puts things out of place. He is very selfish, and, as you may well suppose, a very dangerous companion.

What can be done to ferret him

out and get rid of him? I am certain he is still lurking about, for

glimpses of him have been caught. Besides, every now and then I meet persons who have been robbed by him.

A young lady lost a ride to London the other day, because he had stolen away a little of her spare time. There are several children I know, who have been losers on his account. One lost his certificate at school, and another his place in his class, because Disorder had robbed him of some of his time.

Now, will not somebody offer a large reward to any one who shall succeed in taking Disorder? It is dangerous for him to be at large.

Now, all children should be on their guard against him, for they are sure to lose whenever they are so unfortunate as to get into his clutches. He hides their books, loses their playthings, causes them to be late at school, and disarranges their desks. Now, children, keep a sharp look-out, and never let him stay where you are.

Envy is like a worm which devours the heart of a lovely flower.

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