Ralph read the card very distinctly and carefully, and then said,

"O Auntie, may I have one to prick."

"Indeed you may," answered Miss Hill. "I was just wishing for a young
collector. When will you begin?"

"Oh, right off," exclaimed Ralph, impulsively.

Then taking the card he approached Aunt Inez with a low bow and said,
"Miss Hill, I called to see if you would not like to give me a small
sum, five or ten cents for the poor negro."

"You'll do," said Aunt Inez, smilingly, handing Ralph the ten cents,
while he energetically pricked two very distinct holes in the blue
card.

"There," continued Ralph, "Now see if I don't get a missionary letter
for the next Sunday-school concert. Before the year is out, I'll be a
life member of the A.M.A."

Is there any other boy or girl who would like to be a collector?

If so, please raise hands.

--_The Advance_.

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RECEIPTS FOR JUNE, 1888