The children are fond of a merry tune,
so they have given the organ-boy a
penny to play. The babies stare at the
organ, as though they thought it a very
funny box to make such a noise. One little
child, with a doll in her arms, is giving a
piece of bread to the monkey, but he looks
as if he suspected it was a trick. The boy
has a cloth over his organ, to protect it
when it rains. I do not like to see monkeys
led about in this way. I think it is cruel,
and must cause them much suffering,
especially if they have a cruel master. But
I think this little boy will be kind to his
little companion, and not twist and throw it
about as some of the men do. Monkeys
are very amusing, after they go through a
short training, and will do all manner of
tricks for their master.
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[Illustration: I]
Is an Ivy vine,
It clings where it grows.
[Illustration: J]
Is a Jessamine,
Most fragrant it blows.
[Illustration: K]
The rich Kidney bean,
Nutritious for food.
[Illustration: L]
Is the Lily,
An emblem of good.
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