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been "rubbed down" and are munching their oats in a manner 

 that shows that they are possessed of a kind of unconscious feel- 

 ing that they have performed their duty, and are at peace with 

 all creation. Mamma has milked the "Bossie," and cheerily 

 calls toward the garden, ''Supper !" Papa has now washed 

 and is seated before a plain table with clean table-cloth on which 

 are setting the sweetest milk, purest butter, best of bread, fresh- 

 est of vegetables and the most wholesome fruits. All are or- 



Photo 118-b, The Dutch Oven. 



derly seated and hush! "Heavenly Father, we thank Thee for 

 protection during another day, and for all the blessings of life : 

 We ask Thee to watch over us in the silent nours of the coming 

 night, and help us to live for the glory of Thy name. Amen." 

 Supper is over, and Flossie helps mamma "do the dishes," while 

 little brother goes with papa into the garden, looks over the 

 vegetables, then waters the flowers and vines. The twilight 

 deepens; Jim and Bill and Bossie are "turned out to pasture," 

 and all are "washed up" in readiness to take a peaceful night of 

 slumber. 



