thing that rattled. I jumped off the ground I was so startled and ex- cited. I knew it was metal the plow struck. I looked in the furrow expecting to see the broken pot and the coins of gold, but to my great disappointment there was no gold or silver but bits of iron and clink- ers where an old forge had been. I soon came to the conclusion that the only way, and the best way, for me to get treasures was to work for them. When the government adopted the dollars and cents cur- rency, they offered those holding the old pound, shilling and pence currency, if they would turn it into the treasury, the equivalent in the new. An old man, living not far from us, had quite an amount in pound notes but he would not give them up. He said they would be as good in heaven as the new money. That was true but they were not so good for this world. He had also an amount in gold coins. These he hid in the field but did not mark the place and could not find them afterwards. They are there yet unless someone has found them and appropriated them. How to use money aright is as impor- tant as how to earn it aright.

Spooks, Goblins, Will-o’-tbe-Wi5p

Hallowe’en was the night when spooks, and goblins, and witches were thought to be about. We soon got wise enough not to be afraid of them. Large turnips and pumpkins were hollowed out and the thin peel, or rind, cut so as to make hideous appearances when lighted candles were put inside them. Boys wearing masks carried these from house to house to make fun, and collect cookies and doughnuts. Crowds with these queer faces and lanterns made it lively for the little ones in the houses. They did not know who or what the strange crea- tures were. They were dressed in all kinds of clothing. I will tell you later how I got cured of the fear of ghosts. It is natural and good for us to have fun, but we must make it so that all can enjoy it; we must not make it at the expense of others.

Blind Man’s Bufi‘

We liked blind man’s buff; a large number could engage in it to- gether. The player was blindfolded, with something tied over his eyes. Whoever he could catch, or touch, had to take his turn with

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