APRIL IN BROADLAND. 



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jog-trot ; and Boxer has had matters pretty well all his own way to-day, and, may- 

 hap, has been wondering if we'd forgotten to bring the whip, for it's little hurrying 

 he has had these six or seven miles. Who could scramble across country, notwith- 

 standing a smart passing shower necessitated the outbringing of the big green 

 gingham strapped behind the footboard, when so much that is lovely invited our 



From Photo by 



HOW THE BROADS GROW UP. 



[Mr. Payne Jennings. 



attention and our admiration, and the praise of Him who pronounced as * good ' 

 the creatures of His hands ? There was scant room for an agnostic in our vehicle. 

 The blue of the harebell, the ruddier tints of the wood-sorrel, and the pale yellow 

 of the primrose contrasted delightfully with the fresh green blades of the various 

 grasses which are shooting up their myriad spears. How refreshing to the eye were 



