When this conviction flashed into the mind of Tempe Wick, there also flashed into it a determination to show these men that a Jersey girl had a will of her own, and that if they wanted her property they would have to do a great deal more than simply to come to her and ask her to hand it over to them.

After a little parley, during which the man who held her bridle let go of it, supposing she was about to dismount, she suddenly gave her spirited horse a sharp cut with the whip, dashed between two of the soldiers, and, before they could comprehend what had happened, she was off and away.

From Stories of New Jersey.

I. Oral Composition

FRANK R. STOCKTON.

Read the account of Tempe's adventure and then give the outline.

Describe Tempe's feelings at each stage of the proceedings. What do you think of this Jersey girl's pluck? What do you think you would probably have done under the same circumstances? Why did not the soldiers use greater care with Tempe? Is the interest in the story held to the end? How?

Give the meaning of dispose; levy; conviction; determination; parley; spirited; comprehend. Why is the expression flashed into the mind a particularly appropriate one in this story?

Mention some adventures you have had, or some about which you have read in the history of your

country. Following this outline, tell about one of

them:

1. The circumstances.

Time; place.

2. What happened.

The part each person played; the
actions in order of occurrence.

3. The result.

II. Written Composition

Write your composition. For what kinds of errors should you look when you correct it?

III. Correction Exercise

As you read your composition, watch your hearers to see whether you are holding their attention. How can you tell?

Correct your composition.

V. ORIGINAL COMPOSITION

How to Play a Game

The Farmyard

This game, if carried out properly, will cause great amusement. One of the party announces that he will whisper to each person the name of some animal, which, at a given signal, must be imitated as loudly as possible. Instead, however, of giving the name of an animal to each, he whispers to all the company, with the exception

of one, to keep perfectly silent. To this one he whispers that the animal he is to imitate is the donkey.

After a short time, so that all may be in readiness, the signal is given. Instead of all the party making the sounds of various animals, nothing is heard but a loud bray from the one unfortunate member of the company. From The Games Book.

I. Oral Composition

What is the topic in the first paragraph? The second? The third? Who is the one unfortunate member of the company?

Tell in your own words how to play "The Farmyard." What is the test of a good explanation?

Mention some games you have played. Following this outline, tell how to play one of them:

1. Nature of the game.

2. Directions for playing it.

3. (a) How the directions should work out.
(b) The enjoyment the game brings.

Exposition explains how something is made or done. It also gives the uses, the nature, or the meaning of things.

Is "The Farmyard" an exposition? Why?

II. Written Composition

Write your composition. Read over your work and correct it as you have been directed in previous lessons.

III. Correction Exercise

When you have exchanged compositions with a classmate, follow in imagination his directions and see whether or not he has correctly explained the game. If not, help him to get it right.

VI. ORIGINAL COMPOSITION
Story of a Pet

A "Helpful" Dog

Cruiser, a curly-coated dog, was one of those goodtempered, easy-natured creatures that are always ready to give a helping "paw" in anything that is on hand. The mistress of this dog could, on the occasion in question, well have dispensed with his assistance.

Among the many animals she had gathered round her in her country home was a troop of young ducklings. The aim of these little things' lives was to get into a certain pond, from which, as it had deep walled sides, it was very difficult to get them out.

Late one Sunday evening, this lady discovered that the gate, leading into the field where the pond was situated, had been left open, and all the ducklings had made haste to take advantage of their opportunity. Usually, when such a catastrophe occurred, half the household

To the teacher.-When an explanation is not clear, have the pupil reread his composition while his classmates follow his directions. There is no better way to show him the necessity of being clear. When a pupil writes a good exposition, allow his game to be dramatized.