"We have once more experienced the bountiful goodness of Providence
in supplying our material wants. As we sit down to our plain but
wholesome diet, I wonder how many of us are sensible of our good
fortune. I wonder how many of us think of the thousands of poor
children, scattered about the world, who know not where to get their
daily bread. You have been refreshed, and have reinforced your
strength; you will soon be ready to resume your studies, and thus,
also, take in a supply of mental food, for, as you are all aware, or
ought to be aware, the mind needs to be fed as well as the body.
There will first be a short season for games and out-of-door
amusements. Mr. Crabb, will you accompany the boys to the playground
and superintend their sports?"
Mr. Crabb also had participated in the rich feast, and rose with the
same unsatisfied but resigned look which characterized the rest. He
led the way to the playground, and the boys trooped after him.
"Really, Wilkins," said Hector, in a low tone, "this is getting
serious.
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