the horrid jaws of the shark were shattered to pieces.

13. The men then rowed to the spot where Bobby was swimming, and the officer pulled the dog into the boat. The child threw his arms around him; and the men in the boat, as well as those in the ship, who had watched the scene, cried out with joy, "Hurrah! hurrah! Bobby is safe! the shark is killed! Hurrah! HURRAH!"

DEFINITIONS.

Ca ress' eş, embraces; acts of love. | Jol' ly-boat, small boat belonging Clear' ing, leaping over without

touching.

Frăn' tie, out of one's senses.

Frol' ie some, playful.

to a ship.

Per mit' ting, allowing.

Signal, a sign.

Tinged, dyed; stained.

LESSON LXIX.

THE BEST WISH.

1. Say, my child, what would you do, If a fairy said to you,

"Bid me only wave my hand,

And before me you shall stand,
Changed in mind, and form, and voice
To whatever is your choice!"

2. Soon the child's reply is heard:
“I would be a merry bird,
Playing blithely as I please
Ever 'mid the flowers and trees;
In the sunshine all day long,
And my only task a song!"

3.

"Flowers and sunshine soon will go:
Think, my child, of frost and snow;
When the forest boughs are bare,
Will the birds be singing there?
Pause awhile, and then rejoice
That you can not have your choice.

"Rather be a man of worth,
Prompt to do good deeds on earth;
Work with zeal, your task will prove
Easy as the song you love.

They have sunshine, they have flowers,
Who look back on well-spent hours!"

LESSON LXX.

THE THREE COLORS.

1. Once there was a dispute among the three colors, Red, Blue, and Yellow, which should be chief.

2. The Red spoke first and said, "I am ever the emblem of love. All that is warm, and sweet, and kind is found in my gay tints. I am found in the sweet pink and the blushing rose. I am loved by all. Therefore, I claim to be chief."

3. The Blue said, "I am the emblem of truth. All that is high, and pure, and just wears my bright hue. I rise and shine from yonder sky, where all may behold me as they look up to heaven. I, therefore, claim to be chief."

4. Then said the Yellow, "I am the emblem of light and glory. I adorn the king's crown, and glitter in the mansions of the rich. My tints may be seen in the pure gold, and in the setting sun. Therefore, I claim to be chief."

5. "Ah, my children!" said the Sun, "cease your strife, and show your strength and beauty where they must ever lie, in love and union. Know you not that you all receive your tints

from me?"

6. Then the three colors - Red, Blue, and

Yellow

all agreed to take the advice of the

Sun, and to embrace each other in the rain-drops from the cloud. The Sun shone on them, and O, what a lovely rainbow they all made!

6. If you've any debt to pay,
Rest you neither night nor day,

Pay it.

7. If you ve any joy to hold

Next your heart, lest it grow cold

Hold it.

8. If you 've any grief to meet
At the loving Father's feet,

Meet it.

9. If you 're given light to see
What a child of God should be,
See it.

10. Whether life be bright or drear,
There's a message, sweet and clear,
Whispered down to every ear:
Hear it,

LESSON LXXII.

ELLA LEE'S LESSON.

1. It was nearly time for the last bell to ring. Many children were entering the little schoolhouse where Minnie Ford and Ella Lee were pupils. The two girls were already in their seats, and Ella hastily drew forth her book and slate and moved close to Minnie's side.