We girls spread a tablecloth on the grass and got out the good things in the baskets.

They were in great plenty, quite a variety, and all very good and palatable.

I think the air and rowing had given us all fine appetites so that everybody ate heartily and seemed to enjoy it." "And you were not sorry you went ?" "No, indeed! I am much obliged to you, father, for letting me go," she added, turning to him with a look of love and gratitude.
"You are very welcome, daughter," he said, "and I am glad you enjoyed it.

There is an old saying that 'all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,' and I think girl nature does not differ in that respect." "Oh, you dear papa! none of your children are ever allowed to have all work and no play," she exclaimed, giving him a look of ardent affection.
"You take a great deal of trouble to give us pleasure; you always have." "Yes, indeed," said Grace; "it seems to be papa's greatest delight to give pleasure to his wife and children.

Don't you think so, mamma ?" "Indeed I do," returned Violet heartily.