Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15
A New Indoor Game.

Margaret's sprained ankle was serious
hurt and refused to get we'll quickly, so the
little girl spent some time in bed at Miss
Helen's house. And Christmas was near!
Wouldn't it be dreadful to spend Christmas
in bed. away from all the festivities!
Miss Helen came in. In cloak and furs.
I'm going out, little girl, but that you
shall not be lonely. I've brought you one
Of my best friends-and probably an old
friend Of yours in a new Dress" Miss
Helen laid a box on the bed. And shall
drive around and tel Ethel and Jack that
you are ready to be entertained"
THANK you," said Margaret brightly, but
she still felt doleful as Miss Helen went
out. She was even too doleful to see what
was in the box, until Ethel, with three
other girls, and Jack and his chum: came
clustering in, their cheeks bright with the
cold winds. .t~.p se-'h' -
"a game-a game-who can invent q
gamer" called Ethel, when they had
"Cilly Baxter" cried the others. Here 8
inventive or not"
fully. It wouldn't do to fan her friends
now. W.,
"Hurry upr' called the others.
Cecilia closed her eyes for q minute, and
putting out her hand accidentally knocked
the cover of the box.
"Oh, how pretty!" cried the others. at
which she opened her eyes and saw Mar
garet holding "Alice in Wonderland" In her
hands.
"Oh," cried Cecilia. well make a game
out of that. Have You all read it?''
Hundred Of times" volunteered Ethel
but not this one-this looks different"
Its only different pictures" said Jack.
'T heard Miss Helen talking about the new
edition."
II couldn't be Alice without the pic
lures" declared Margaret. Il love the
pictures as much as I do the book"
''Why, it has pictures" said Brenda Lee.
"But they're not the same ones I love-"
"WelI, I heard Miss Helen say they are
clever" said Jack: They're done by the
man who makes all those funny pictures
Peter Newell, isn't it?''
"Oh, yes, he makes live hair brushes. and
pitchers and wagons and rakes and things,
I remember" cried Brenda
But what's the gamer asked Margaret.
Its q game with forfeits." said Cecilia.
read the story aloud-take whatever chap
tiers you please. Then give each one Of US
three names of animals or people from the
chapters, and when the names are men,
toned. the boy or girl who owns them must
do as nearly as possible what the book
says; If there isn't anything to be done get
up and turn around quickly. Any hesita-
ton or mistake will mean a forfeit. If you
are mentioned by another name, or any
thing belonging to the name Is mentioned
you must do your little act: and whenever
'Alice's name is mentioned all must change
seats" ciiiy, went on, except Alice who
The children all laughed. and Margaret
took the book to find good place to begin.
She felt little bashful about reading be-
fore her friends but she knew alice in
Wonderland SO well that she felt more at
ease with 1t than with some other books.
.-''If don't read well you must excuse it."
she began, because all the pages have
funny border pictures that may have to
stop and look att
She selected the chapter about Pig and
Pepper to commence with, and gave out
these characters from that and the two fol-
lowing chapters with Cecilia's help:
Baby THE Cook Cheshire Cat" Hat
ter" March Hare" "Dormouse," white
Rabbit" "Knave of Hearts," king Of
Hearts" "Flamingo." When the names
that the Cheshire Cat must grin each
time he was mentioned the Baby must
cry, "Dormouse" sleep, ETC.
They were all fond Of the story, as is
every one, young and old, and they entered
into the fun of it thoroughly. OF course
there are lots of forfeits to pay. They
were just starting in on another chapter,
with new characters. when Miss Helen re-
turned. She helped name the forfeits, some
Of which were to repeat verses from "Alice
in Wonderland"
Did my pretty new book suggest the
game" she asked. What do you think
Of TT"
I'VE think it's perfectly beautiful book
answered Ethel. looking at the dainty white
and gold cover. land we'd all like to have
one-but. Miss Helen. we think we love the
old pictures best.
II wanted to cry at first when I saw
them." explained Margaret, but now I
like them. It's the same Alice and the
same Duchess and the same White Rabbit.
and ALL think Mr.. Newell must have been
there"
so do l." said Miss Helen heartily, and
then she produced q big box Of candy,
which made an acceptable ending to the
game and to the afternoon.