Mr.Maxwell's work is largely done in Boston, and Miss Laura and Mr.Harry have to do the most of theirs by writing, for Riverdale has got to be a model village in respect of the treatment of all kinds of animals.

It is a model village not only in that respect, but in others.

It has seemed as if all other improvements went hand in hand with the humane treatment of animals.

Thoughtfulness toward lower creatures has made the people more and more thoughtful toward themselves, and this little town is getting to have quite a name through the State for its good schools, good society, and good business and religious standing.

Many people are moving into it, to educate their children..