A young New-Yorker of twelve lately heard an appeal for the Fatherless Children of France, and his heart was touched. He had no money, but he resolved to give his spare time and his utmost energy to support a "kid in France." The French child needed ten cents worth of extra food each day, in order to grow up with strength and courage. The little American godfather earned those ten cents; he sold newspapers at the subway entrance, after school hours, and undertook an amazing variety of more or

[1] Silver (argent) money. [2] Good-carrying ( bien portante ) healthy. [3] Dactylographer ( typist ). [4] Indorse (endosser) to put on [5] Vacancies (vacances) vacations. [6] Well elevated (bien élevée ) well bred. [7] Rested on the road ( resté en route ) went astray. [8] It makes nothing ( cela ne fait rien ) it does not matter. [9] I have not business ( le n'ai pas besoin ) I do not need. [10] Sleep on two ears ( dormir sur les deux oreilles ) to sleep like a top [11] I guard ( je garde ) I