There was a party of twenty-five boys and girls going upon a picnic, and when about to get into the carry all which was to convey them to the picnic grounds, it was found that, with the utmost crowding there was room for only twenty-four, and one little girl was left standing on the ground, and was to be left behind. The disappointment was too great for her to control her feelings, and the tears began to fall, when one of her companions, named Alice, jumped out and said, "Don't cry, Sadie; you get in and take my place; I have been many times, and do not care so very much." The children had a very happy afternoon, but what do you suppose they thought and said about Alice?-- James T. White, "Character Lessons."
