TEDDY BEAR'S VISIT TO THE SEA.

Auckland Star, Volume LV, Issue 170, 19 July 1924, Page 22

TEDDY BEAR'S VISIT TO THE SEA.

Baby Nesta had been ill, and the doctor said that she must go to the sea. Of course, Nesta was pleased, but when she beard that Mummy was not coming she began to cry. "Won't go with Nanny!" she kept saying. Mummy came and talked to her, but she still fretted. The doctor shook his head. Then Mummy went out and bought Nesta a huge Teddy Bear, with a beautiful soft coat; but even that did not comfort her. Well, the next day Nesta saw that Teddy's fur —usually so smooth—was all damp and matted, and his ears hung down limply. "What a pity, darling!" said Mummy. "Oh, Mummy!" said Nesta, and herface puckered. "Do you think he just wants a change, like mc?" 6he asked anxiously. "Perhaps the sea air will soon put him right. I believe it would be a good plan to take him to the seaside for a holiday." "Yes, darling, you might try that plan. I think. Take great care of him, and perhaps his fur will get quite glossy again," answered Mummy, turning away to hide a smile. Nurse smiled too, but she was glad, for Baby Nesta never cried again, even when she was sitting in the train kissing her hand to Mummy, who stood on the platform to 6ee them off. For she held in her arms poor Teddy Bear, who was going away to the seaside to get quite well again.