One day, when Lucy was about five years old, her mother came home from the city. Lucy's brother Royal had been to the city with his mother; but Lucy had remained at home. Royal went to drive the chaise in which his mother rode.When Lucy's mother had got out of the chaise, Royal handed her some parcels, which were in the back part of the seat. There was one thin, flat parcel, which was partly behind the cushion. Royal held this up to Lucy, saying,—"Lucy! Lucy!—something for you."Lucy took it, and ran into the house. She asked her mother if she might open it."Yes," said her mother, "but be careful."10So Lucy ran to the sofa, and sat down to open her parcel. Royal came up to her, and said,—