Page 44 - Fairbrass

Picotee, having lain awake all night think­

ing how he might benefit others, felt justi­
fied in taking a morning’s nap. And why

he was disturbed by feverish dreams of
ofhce-tables and rail way~carri age windows

it is hard to say.

In the evening Fairbrass was the first to
welcome his faLher home. Happily, and

looking remarkably fresh, the Young Pico-
tee was still in his button-hole ; in regaining

possession of him Fairbrass had no difficulty,
and by the family bedside in the garden

there was soon an interested conclave.

* Now,’ said the Old Picotee, 'speak up,
and speak the truth. Tell us all you have

seen, and be sure that if you try to deceive
us 1 shall find you out,1

* Pooh ! ’ said the Young Picotee pertly.
1 \ on couldn't do anything of the sort!

You have never been to town.'

* Perhaps not/ was the testy reply ;
‘but I am older than you, and age has to be

respected. Age, to those who are favoured