how, my foot twisted under me. So, you see, it was one of the Commandments."

9. "If one must stumble at them, it is a good thing to fall on the right side," said Genie, with a wise nod of her head.

10. "The whole thing puzzles me, and makes me feel-well, like giving it up," said Rob. "It might have served me right when I was chasing Jack; but when I thought of the Commandment, I really tried to do the right thing."

11. “You did do it, Rob," said Genie. "You 'held the fort' that time. Why, don't you see-you are only a wounded soldier."

12. "I never thought of that," said Rob. "If I believe that way-" He began to whistle, and limped off to school without finishing the sentence. But Genie knew, by the way he behaved that day, that he had made up his mind to hold the fort.

DEFINITIONS.-1. Pave'ment, a walk covered with brick or other hard material. Crutch'eş, long sticks with crosspieces at the top, to aid lame persons in walking. 3. Sprained, injured by wrenching or twisting. 4. Com månd'ments, holy laws recorded in the Bible. Lee'tur er, a public speaker. Va eā'tion, the time between two school terms. Fûr'lough (fûrʼlo), a soldier's leave of absence. 11. Wound'ed (woond'ed), hurt, injured. 12. Be hāved', acted.

LESSON LXXVIII.

THE LITTLE PEOPLE.

1. A dreary place would be this earth,
Were there no little people in it;

The song of life would lose its mirth,
Were there no children to begin it;

2. No little forms, like buds to grow,

And make the admiring heart surrender; No little hands on breast and brow,

To keep the thrilling love chords tender.

3. The sterner souls would grow more stern, Unfeeling nature more inhuman,

And man to utter coldness turn,

And woman would be less than woman.

4. Life's song, indeed, would lose its charm,
Were there no babies to begin it;
A doleful place this world would be,
Were there no little people in it.

John G. Whittier.

DEFINITIONS.—1. Drear'y, cheerless. 2. Sur rèn'der, give up, yield. Love ehords, ties of affection. 3. Stern, severe, harsh. Ut'ter, complete. 4. Dōle'ful, gloomy, sad.

LESSON LXXIX.

GOOD NIGHT.

1. The sun is hidden from our sight,
The birds are sleeping sound;
'Tis time to say to all, "Good night!"
And give a kiss all round.

2. Good night, my father, mother, dear!
Now kiss your little son;

Good night, my friends, both far and near!
Good night to every one.

3. Good night, ye merry, merry birds!
Sleep well till morning light;
Perhaps, if you could sing in words,

You would have said, "Good night!"

4. To all my pretty flowers, good night!
You blossom while I sleep;

And all the stars, that shine so bright,
With you their watches keep.

5. The moon is lighting up the skies,
The stars are sparkling there;
'Tis time to shut our weary eyes,
And say our evening prayer.

Mrs. Follen.