I
always have a good swing when I go for the cows, and pick flowers
with the dandelions. Weeding isn't so nice, but berrying is very
pleasant, and we have good times all together."
"What shall you do with your money when you get it?"
"Oh, lots of things! Buy books and clothes for school, and, if I get
a great deal, give some to granny. I'd love to do that, for she
takes care of me, and I'd be so proud to help her!"
"Good little lass!" said the old gentleman, as he put his hand in
his pocket. "Would you now?" he added, apparently addressing himself
to a large frog who sat upon a stone, looking so wise and
grandfatherly that it really did seem quite proper to consult him.
At all events, he gave his opinion in the most decided manner, for,
with a loud croak, he turned an undignified somersault into the
brook, splashing up the water at a great rate. "Well, perhaps it
wouldn't be best on the whole. Industry is a good teacher, and money
cannot buy happiness, as I know to my sorrow."
The old gentleman still seemed to be talking to the frog, and as he
spoke he took his hand out of his pocket with less in it than he had
at first intended.
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