mention a collar for Hector, with his name and place of abode; and I should like very much to have some Indian glue, to mend our play things; such as papa uses, and which we cannot get here, you know. [Illustration] William assented, and Jemima was as attentive as if she had been to remember all the things he was writing, without the assistance of his list. They sat some time in silence, to recollect the other necessary commissions, when she reminded them, that a new pencil would be a useful article; but Charles said, his father would supply that want, and there was no need to spend his own money for things he could have without any expense; but, if any how I could get a gun, with a touch-hole, I should be quite happy.--No, you would not, returned William; for then, Charles, you would want gunpowder, which you never could have; and if you had, might never use it.--To be sure that is true! I have long wished for it; but, as you say, I will be contented without it; so do not concern yourself about that, and I need not set it down.--I shall not trouble you with the rest of the consultation on this important subject, but transcribe the list itself, which, with the account of the preceding conversation, I received from a young lady, who frequently spent some months with Mrs. Placid; and to whose kindness I am indebted for many of the various incidents which compose this history. _A List of the Things_ Jemima _is to bring from London._ A collar for Hector.--Indian glue.--Some little pictures to make a show.--A pair of skates; as we shall like skating better than sliding.--A large coach-whip for Charles, because John will not lend us his;--and some little books which we can understand, and which mamma told Mrs. West may be bought somewhere in London; but Jemima must inquire about it. [Illustration]