We wish you would promise yourself that you will not swing poor kitty by
her tail again; it must be disagreeable and even painful to her, and we
are sure you do not wish to hurt one of your pets.
Could not you spare one of your eight dolls for some little convalescent
in a hospital, or some girl who has no playthings to amuse herself with?
Perhaps, dear, if you choose one of the prettiest, and send her away,
you will be surprised to find that the giving it away has made you very
happy. You remember Mrs. Lillie's story of "Marjorie's New-Year's Eve,"
don't you? We know, for we have proved by trying, that the only way to
get real enjoyment is to deny ourselves for others.
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