"But I cannot go to the picnic to-morrow," said Lena sadly. "And just
think! it was a picnic that I helped to plan for."
"But you can watch the children as they play their games on the island,"
said Mother Stuart.
"Why, sure enough!" exclaimed Lena. "I can see them as they cross in
Cousin Rob's boat, right from our front windows. I hadn't thought of
that."
Just then a fine black spaniel ran up to Lena and pushed his nose
against her hand.
"And I have you, Waggy, to keep me company," said Lena more cheerfully
as she stroked the silky ears of the dog. "And, mamma, isn't it lucky
that I taught Waggy to go to the post office for the mail and to the
market for meat?"
"Very lucky for me," laughed Mother Stuart. "That will save me a few
extra steps."
Waggy had learned his lessons well. When he went to the meat market he
always carried a covered tin pail in which to carry home the meat, and
when he went to the post office, he was given a big leather wallet in
which to carry the letters.
The following afternoon Mrs. Stuart had an engagement with her dentist
and was compelled to leave Lena alone with Waggy.
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