SPINNETTE, THE FAIRY. 
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hence, when you have become strong in the 
better traits of your character, and seen that 
tliey are appreciated and admired, you will, I 
hope, be thankful for the legson taught by 
Spinnette. As to your brother, I shall take 
his fortunes under my charge, and he shall be 
one of the greatest in the land, and if I find 
that you conquer your bad instincts and are 
worthy of my friendly help, your efforts shall 
be rewarded.” With these words the fairy 
disappeared, leaving Henry alone, who was 
now resolved on doing well. 
Soon the gray light of daybreak, glimmer- 
ing through the foliage of the trees, and the 
shrill crowing of the cocks at the distant cot- 
tage, admonished him that it was time for 
him to return home. On entering the house, 
he found his parents and Oscar mourning at 
the supposed capture of the bird by the cat, 
the empty cage having been found on the 
floor. He informed them of his adventures, 
but it was long before he could make them 
believe that the Greenfinch of the day before 
and himself were the same ; and it was only 
