Dotty Dimple at Play

walking a plank and climbing up some steps. After they were fairly on board they waved their handkerchiefs for a good by to their friends on shore. Then Octavia fired peas out o

an see them," she cried, an intent look coming into her closed eyes; "they are green, with w

oed Flyaway, who was one

via knew the difference

hat sort of a picture s

sea I am sure

prettiest of the children, "i

tea-bell with a

and it means four o'clock. But, Jennie Holiday,

s Jennie Holiday did, when she and Rollo travelled by themselves from New York to Liverpool. When the kitten had been brou

d Miriam. "Here we are at Halifax,

e can't tell how many kno

atie, whose exertions in rocking from si

erpool in this world,"

es and steer

ent that Miss Percival came

ifford," said she, laughing, "I

very glad to watch your proceedings. Is it possible, Miss Perciv

ss Percival, going on board; "bu

tting shuttle, which was fastened at the end of the thread, fell to the ground. This was supposed to be the "log;" and Octavia, with one or two other girls, pretended to tug with much

an hour,"

do not think we shall be able to take an o

istance from the sun to the southern horizon. In this way the captain can tell the exact latitude of the shi

; there will be a fearful storm. I would advi

riam Lake, who was playing Jennie Holiday; "my poor little ki

Katie, rolling herself into a ball

ing I shall be out on the floor. Hark! How the water is pouring in! I'm af

quite amused at the idea of calling the

tugged away at a pole in one end of the wag

wind will go dow

aid simple Flyaway

coast of Ireland. I don't think," added she, in a different tone, "it is best to be shipwrecked, children-do you? We will hurry

ng," said Dotty, with a sol

away. "I couldn't eat

e landed. And here comes a pilot boat with a signal flying. We will take the pilot on bo

ollo went, and found his father, and mother, and Thannie. B

earful seasickness, the children went to

ung lady, "I wish you joy of your noble employment. It is a blessed th

Percival. "They are always gratefu

d obedient," said Mrs.

who have eyes; perhaps because they cannot see to get into s

in raptures, "don't the

little Flyaway, clutchi

sh I was bli

cannot be blind-eyed yourself, perhaps you may make some of these

o think what she had at home th

ast, with a smile of satisf

th that, for I remember you cried the other day when I asked

aving a guilty recollection of several beautiful toys, and "'most a hunnerd bushels o

, and had no younger brothers or sisters with whom to share their treasures. Mrs. Clifford did not insist upon Katie's making any sacrifice. The little one did not pity the blind children at all

o ask mamma and grandma to dress a beautiful doll, and I'll send it to Emily. She'll

parted from her. "I hope there won'

re will," replied

y watching the tall clock. They had been in the greenhouse, looking at the fl

y to go?" asked Mr. Parlin,

lied she. So this was the end

y, the little blind gir

se are! Which is the pr

people and things exactly