The fact that it remains open three days and then dies, denotes the
death, burial, and resurrection of the Lord. We partly copy from the
_Watchword_.
LILIAN VAUGHAN.--The Editor of the G. O. P. has nothing to do with the
publishing department of the Religious Tract Society. Write to Mr. Tarn.
EBNOCNUB.--The term "bumpkin" is of Dutch origin, taken from the word
_boomken_, meaning "a sprout," "a fool." It signifies a loutish person,
and is applied to a country clown, not a woman.
CHERRY PIE.--A good run over the downs, or a canter on a donkey, not
only circulates the blood, but make the lungs work well. But you should
beware of cooling quickly afterwards, and of sitting in a draughty or
windy place.
FLORENCE.--As the swelling in your hands is constitutional, your general
health needs very strict attention, as there must be a good deal amiss.
You should live generously, eat heat-making food, take a tonic of a
preparation of iron, and wear woollen under-garments next the skin.
MRS. SWEET tells us she has "asked most important things," which, alas!
we seem to have overlooked, and certainly have forgotten. We are very
sorry, dear little Mrs. Sweet-tooth, and are glad that your kind pa and
ma "like your writing and think it has improved.
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