Indeed," said George. " you must think me green,

When out of sight, how could it be seen."

"Ah! there you have me," said Charles-" a hitI cannot cope with your ready wit,

So we'll drop it there, and see how high
We can get our beautiful kite to fly.

"Come, boys, hurra! away to the hill,
The breeze is free, our kite to fill,
The string is long, and shan't we be proud
To see her piercing yon floating cloud."

Then off they went at a joyous pace,
The kite shot up with bird-like grace,
As the string ran out, the ambitious kite,
Had entered the cloud, and was out of sight.

Huzza! Huzza! shouted one and all-
But pride must always come to a fall-
The mist-soaked paper fell off, and the frame
Followed its tail, and earthward came.

Well, now, I see, said Charles, with a sigh,
There is such a thing as flying too high,
And indeed it is nothing to make one proud,
When there's light around to be had in a cloud.

THE BIBLE.

UPON a mount a tree doth stand,
Heavy with fruit of gold,
And it is seen through all the land
Shining far in pictures bold.
Many there came from every land,
To seek for the precious ore,
They shook the tree with earnest hand
And its fruits away they bore;

Yet its riches are never gone,

And the tree is never bare ;

When e'er the precious fruit falls down,
Other fruits instead appear.

What is it called? and, if on earth,
Where, I ask, where can it be?

And who has seen and known its worth?
The precious Bible is the tree!

years who sold papers at the corner now occupied by the "Tribune" building and its adjuncts. This boy, owing to his cheerful countenance, his proverbial integrity, his industry-in brief, his good qualities generally, made friends for himself everywhere, and particularly among publishers. He did a very good business, but his position did not suit him. We advised him to go into a store.

"I can neither read nor write," responded he, mournfully.

Apprentice yourself to some trade, then," was our advice.

"I think I will," he exclaimed, with a brightening eye, and flushed cheek; "I think I will ;" and off he bounded.

We lost sight of him after this, and finally forgot that such a being existed.

About a week ago, an athletic, well dressed young man, with a ferocious pair of whiskers, and a brace of merry, twinkling optics, that betokened a good heart, and the best of health, stopped us in the street, and, extending his hand, called us by name.

Really, sir, you have the advantage of me." "Not know

as if astonished.

the little newsboy !" he cries,

Truly it was our little newsboy. He had taken our early advice, and had apprenticed himself to a machinist.

"Where are you working ?"

"Oh, I don't work now," was his proud answer;

"I own a saw mill on Long Island, and am doing business for myself. I have been my own boss a year. I bought out my concern with the savings of eight years; I have a wife and two children, and my cwn cottage, and garden for them to live and delve in, and am as happy as the day is long. I can read and write, too," he continued, smiling with an air of triumph.

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KINDNESS.-Would it not please you to pick up a string of pearls, drops of gold, diamonds, and precious stones, as you pass along the street? It would make you feel happy for a month to come. Such happiness you can give to others. How, do you ask? By dropping sweet words, kind remarks, and pleasant smiles as you pass along. These are true pearls and precious stones which can never be lost; of which none can deprive you. Speak to that orphan child; see the diamonds drop from her cheeks. Take the hand of that friendless boy; bright pearls flash in his eyes. Smile on the sad and the dejected; a joy diffuses his cheek more brilliant than the most splendid precious stones. By the way side, mid the city's din, and at the fireside of the poor, drop words to cheer and bless. You will feel happier when resting on your pillow at the close of the day, than if you had picked up a score of perishing diamonds. The latter fade and crumble in time; the former grow brighter with age, and produce happier reflections forever.