of a fever. He was greatly shocked at finding her dying, as he thought, and blamed himself bitterly as the cause of it all. However, at sight of her dear son, the poor woman revived, and slowly got well. Jack gave her his two money-bags; so they had the cottage rebuilt and well furnished, and were happier than they had ever been before.

13.-JACK AND THE BEAN-STALK.

PART IV.

ap-proached' [ap-proacht'], went | e-nor'mous, very large.

near.

com-posed' [com-pōzd'], calm.

con-cealed', hidden.

con'se-quence, effect, result.

con-trived', planned.

in-cli-na'tion [-shun], wish, desire.

mel'an-chol-y [-kol-y], sad.

mon'ster, a very large; ugly being. mu-si'cian [mu-zish'an], one skilled in music.

en-chant'ed, under the power of preyed [praid], deeply affected.

magic.

rec-ol-lec'tion

[-shun], remem

en-deav'ored [en-dev'urd], tried.

brance.

1. FOR three years Jack scarcely thought of the beanstalk; but he could not wholly forget it, though he feared making his mother unhappy. It was useless trying to amuse himself. He became thoughtful, and would arise at the first dawn of day, and sit looking at the bean-stalk for hours together. His mother saw that something preyed upon his mind, and endeavored to find out the cause; but Jack knew too well what the consequence would be if she succeeded. He did his utmost, therefore, to conquer the great desire he had for another journey up the bean-stalk.

2. Finding, however, that his inclination grew too strong for him, he began secretly to make ready for his journey. He got a new disguise, better than the former; and when the longest day of summer came he woke as soon as it was light, and, without telling his mother, ascended the bean-stalk. This journey was much the same as his two former ones. He arrived at the giant's mansion in the evening, and found the wife standing, as usual, at the door. Jack had disguised himself so completely that she did not appear to have the least recollection of him; still, when he pleaded hunger and poverty, in order to gain admittance, he found it very difficult indeed to persuade her. But at last he succeeded, and was concealed in the kettle.

3. When the giant returned, he said furiously, "I smell fresh meat!' But Jack felt quite composed, as the giant had been so easily satisfied before. However, the giant started up suddenly, and, in spite of all his wife could say, he searched all round the room. Meanwhile Jack was exceedingly terrified, wishing himself at home a thousand times; but when the giant approached the kettle, and put his hand upon the lid, Jack thought his death was certain. However, nothing happened; for the giant did not take the trouble to lift up the lid, but sat down shortly by the fireside, and began to eat his enormous supper.

4. When he had finished, he commanded his wife to fetch down his harp. Jack peeped from under the kettle-lid, and saw a most beautiful harp. The giant placed it on the table, and said "Play!" And it played of its own accord, without anybody touching it, the most lovely music. Jack, who was a very good mu

sician, was delighted. He was more anxious to get this than any other of his enemy's treasures. But, the giant not being particularly fond of music, the harp had only the effect of lulling him to sleep earlier than usual. As for the wife, she had gone to bed as soon as ever she could.

5. As soon as he thought all was safe, Jack got out of the kettle, and, seizing the harp, was eagerly running off with it. But the harp was enchanted by a fairy, and as soon as it found itself in strange hands it called

out loudly, just as if it had been alive, "Master! Master!"

The giant awoke, started up, and saw Jack scampering away as fast as his legs could carry him. "O you villain! it is you who have robbed me of my hen and my money-bags, and now you are stealing my harp also. Wait till I catch you, and I'll eat you up alive!" 6. " Very well, try!" shouted Jack, who was not a bit afraid, for he saw the giant was so tipsy he could hardly stand, much less run. Jack himself had young legs and a clear conscience, which carry a man a long way. So, after leading the giant quite a race, he contrived to be first at the top of the bean-stalk, and then scrambled down it as fast as he could, the harp playing all the while the most melancholy music, till he said "Stop!" and it stopped.

7. When he reached the bottom, Jack found his mother sitting at her cottage-door, weeping. "Here, mother, don't cry: just give me a hatchet; make haste." He knew there was not a moment to spare, for he saw the giant beginning to descend the bean-stalk. However, the giant was too late; the monster's wicked deeds had come to an end. Jack with his hatchet cut the bean-stalk close off at the root; and the giant fell head first into the garden, and was killed on the spot.

8. Instantly the fairy appeared, and explained every thing to Jack's mother, begging her to forgive Jack, who was his father's own son for bravery and generosity, and who would be sure to make her happy for the rest of her days.

So all ended well, and nothing was ever more heard or seen of the wonderful bean-stalk.

1. WHERE does Pinafore Palace stand?
Right in the middle of Lilliput Land!
There the queen eats bread and honey;
There the king counts up his money.

2. Oh, what a wonderful change to see!
Nothing is dull as it used to be,

Since the children, by clever, bold strokes,
Have turned the tables upon the old folks.

3. Now the thing was easily done,

The children being two to one ;
Brave as lions, quick as foxes,

With hoards of wealth in money-boxes.

4. They seized the keys, patrolled the street, Drove the policeman off his beat,

Built barricades, and stationed sentries:

Give the word when you come to the entries!