And you should tell her you're very sorry you've torn them to-day." "Very well," said Phil, "I'll say that.

But, oh see!" he exclaimed, darting off, "there's a field mouse! If only I could catch him!" Of course he couldn't catch him, nor could Griselda either; very ready, though, she was to do her best.

But it was great fun all the same, and the children laughed heartily and enjoyed themselves tremendously.

And when they were tired they sat down again and gathered flowers for nosegays, and Griselda was surprised to find how clever Phil was about it.

He was much quicker than she at spying out the prettiest blossoms, however hidden behind tree, or stone, or shrub.