LESSON XLIII

eight ask aft'er town past ah tick'et

right half two train ding light'ning

[Illustration: Boy and girl sitting in wicker clothes basket.
Woman sitting in chair.]

"Mamma, will you go to town?"

"What do you ask for a ticket on your train?"

"Oh! we will give you a ticket, mamma."

"About what time will you get back? "

"At half past eight."

"Ah! that is after bedtime. Is this the fast train?"

"Yes, this is the lightning train."

"Oh! that is too fast for me."

"What shall we get for you in town, mamma?"

"A big basket, with two good little children in it."

"All right! Time is up! Ding, ding!"