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 ale. At these sounds Roger's heart leapt with joy. He was conducted to the kitchen where he acted his part most manfully: and in two hours, was sent home as happy as a prince.

When he came home he boasted to his wife that he had already received something in part of his gift that would be returned in time, and he was certain his friend Aminadab had spoken truth: but his wife Interrupting him in the harangue with an accusation of stupidity and having foolishly ruined himself and her. Roger to avoid farther altercation retired to bed, and slept soundly till morning.

As soon as Roger waked his ears were attracted by the sounds of moo—moo—moo, under his window. He got up and looking out perceived his own cow Cherry and Aminadab's bull whom she had decoyed home with her. Overjoyed at the sight he waked his wife, and informed her of their good fortune; and likewise upbraiding her for her unbelief of words uttered at the meeting: and remarked that his friend Aminadab had been better than his word, for he had not only returned his gift twofold but had likewise given him the best dinner he had ever tasted in his life.

It was then determined to sell the bull and keep the cow. No sooner resolved on than put in execution? the bull was sold, and the cow reserved for her former use.

Roger having such success by going to meeting determined to go there again. The next Sunday, being seated as before, he was