Bugsey's selection was suitable. She whispered to him
the very last minute not to forget his bow, but he did
forget it, and was off like a shot into his piece.

I belong to the Band of Hope,
Never to drink and never to smoke;
To love my parents and Uncle Sam,
Keep Alcohol out of my diaphragm;
To say my prayers when I go to bed,
And not put the bedclothes over my head;
Fill up my lungs with oxygen,
And be kind to every living thing.

There! I guess there can't be no kick about that, Pearl
thought to herself as Bugsey finished, and the applause
rang out loud and louder.

Pearlie had forgotten to tell Bugsey to come down when
he was done, and so he stood irresolute, as the applause
grew more and more deafening. Pearl beckoned and waved
and at last got him safely landed, and when Mrs. White
announced that to-day was Taffy Day, owing to Miss Barner's
kindness, Bugsey's cup of happiness was full. Miss Barner
said she had an extra big piece for the youngest member,
Master Danny Watson. Pearlie had not allowed any person
to mention taffy to him because Danny could not bear to
be disappointed.

But there were no disappointments that day. Taffy enough
for every one, amber-coloured taffy slabs with nuts in