Grandy has often talked of the meetings held last year, and regretted that there seemed no disposition to renew them; therefore, we are sure of her vote.

" "Now," said Grandy, "having settled the most important part of the business, I have a few words to say.

" Mr. and Mrs. Wilton were as much pleased as the children with this little story of Grandy's reminiscences.

Grandy only was away from the table: she was in her customary seat by the fire, with the pussy at her feet, and her fingers nimbly engaged on a par à tête, which she was knitting with extraordinary facility considering her age and impaired vision.

"Excuse me for interrupting you, dear mamma; but I wish Grandy to tell me if Malta is the same island as the Melita mentioned in the 28th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, where St. Paul was shipwrecked?" GRANDY.

"Excuse me for interrupting you, dear mamma; but I wish Grandy to tell me if Malta is the same island as the Melita mentioned in the 28th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles, where St. Paul was shipwrecked?" GRANDY.

Some nice baked apples soon smoked on the table, with cakes of Grandy's own making, intended expressly for the children, and which gave universal satisfaction.

Grandy perseveres in her knitting: she silently commends her darling for his thoughtful affection, and occasionally pauses to cast a glance of deep earnest love, not unmixed with a degree of pride, on the beaming countenance of her favorite grandchild.

" George read all this so clearly and distinctly, that he really merited the praise bestowed upon him: even Grandy, generally too partial, did not award him more than he deserved, for it was a great work for a boy of his age.

So saying, Mrs. Wilton proceeded to arrange the members in their various places; and, seating herself, she turned to her son, who by virtue of his office was allowed to remain near Grandy's chair until the great work was accomplished.

George; very nicely repeated indeed: you are a most promising member of our little society; and we will drink your health in some of Grandy's elder-wine to-night at supper, and not forget the honors to be added thereto.

"What creatures war against these innocent fish, madam?" GRANDY.

" [Illustration: THE GEYSERS.] GRANDY.

"We cannot quit the Gulf of Mexico yet, dear Grandy, until we have examined its environs.

Grandy looked from one young face to another: all wore the same expression.

"The Society Islands, Grandy.

"Thanks, dear Grandy, for winding up my subject so beautifully.

[Footnote 17: Tapa is a species of stuff made from the inner bark of the mulberry-tree.] GRANDY.

If a chief, or any other individual, be in love, with a damsel of a different tribe, he endeavors to waylay her; and if she be surprised in any quiet place, the ambushed lover rushes upon her, beats her about the head with his 'waddie' till she becomes senseless, when he drags her in triumph to his hut, and thenceforth she is his lawful wife!" GRANDY.

I suppose it would not be possible in all Europe to find a country where such unreasonable things were done from religious superstition?" GRANDY.

"Grandy's story must conclude our conversation to-night.

But where is sister Emma, and mamma and papa, and dear, kind Grandy?"

Happy shall I be if this mark of my high respect convinces you of my eager desire to please you!'" GRANDY.

"A vote of thanks for Grandy.

"I never see a rainbow, but I think of the Deluge, because you taught me the texts concerning God's covenant, dear Grandy, and the promise that the earth should no more be destroyed by a flood: