were discovered in plain white muslin dresses, and caps of the same--the child's examination uniform.

The room filled: the greetings of the company were loud and cordial.

The distributionists trembled, for their popularity was at stake.

The eldest boy fell forward, and delivered a propitiatory address from behind his collar.

It was from the pen of Mr.Henry Brown; the applause was universal, and the Johnson Parkers were aghast.