  When Harry was six years old his grandfather sent him a very nice present from the farm. You cannot guess what it was, so I will tell you. Gypsy standing on his head A goat, with a harness and cart, for Harry to drive him. Harry named him Gypsy, because he was so black. Gypsy and Harry had a great many good times together. He would draw Harry to school and then wait very patiently under the shade of a tree until school was out. All the school-children were very fond of him and would bring him sweet apples and cake. Gypsy bowing The teacher was fond of Gypsy, too, and would often bring sugar to him; but she never let Gypsy have it until he had performed one of the tricks the boys had taught him. He must either stand on his head, bow, or dance. Gypsy could do all these. One day Gypsy did something very funny. It was a very hot day, and Harry thought he would unharness him and let him roam around the school-yard. What do you think Gypsy did? He walked into the school-house, straight up to the teacher, and stood on his head. He was begging for sugar. Gypsy standing on his hind legs The teacher laughed with the scholars, and said, “Gypsy, you have learned your lesson well; now I’ll excuse you, and let you go out to play.” And then she drove him out. One of the boys begged leave to give Gypsy an apple, and the teacher said he might. Gypsy took the apple in his mouth and made a little bow. The scholars laughed so long that the teacher had to close the door for fear Gypsy would do some other funny thing.
Two little girls Take them, and then take me; please count My eyes your stars; the little maid Who offers flowers, your bird, Whose heart with love is stirred. A little girl in a patch of flowers May child love and the birds together Make all your life like summer weather; May flowers blossom in your sight, And golden stars bring peace at night. MRS. E. ANNETTE HILLS. |
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