One day Miss West told the children a true story that was very, very
sad. It was about a blind man who sold papers. He had owned a little dog
that used to lead him to his work and watch him all day; but the little
dog had died. Now the poor man had no one to lead him. So he could not
sell his papers.
The children were very sorry for him. They wanted to do something to
help.
"Wouldn't it be fine," said Betty, "if we could buy him another dog?"
"But how can we get the money?" said Paul.
"We could give all our pennies, but that wouldn't be enough," said
little Dot.
"I know, I know!" cried Bob. "Let's give a show and have our pets for
the show animals."
The children thought this was a fine plan. Miss West thought so too. She
let them plan for the show.
Then she let them make tickets. Each child made two tickets. They were
like the funny picture in the middle of this page.
Everyone who came had to pay for a ticket. Even the children who had
pets in the show had to pay.
When the big children heard about the Pet Show they bought tickets too.
Then they helped the five little friends get ready for the show.
The school yard was the show ground.
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