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Eric Lease Morgan Number of items in the collection; 'How big is my corpus?' ---------------------------------------------------------- 999 Average length of all items measured in words; "More or less, how big is each item?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 47529 Average readability score of all items (0 = difficult; 100 = easy) ------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Top 50 statistically significant keywords; "What is my collection about?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 297 Mr. 217 Mrs. 180 Miss 163 illustration 119 Captain 116 look 116 Tom 102 CHAPTER 100 Jack 96 little 85 God 74 man 72 good 62 Dick 58 Aunt 56 John 55 Uncle 54 King 51 boy 45 time 44 come 44 Mary 44 Bob 41 Mrs 39 Christmas 38 Frank 37 Sir 37 Lord 37 Harry 36 Master 36 Joe 35 like 34 George 33 Sam 33 Prince 33 Indians 31 Peter 31 Mother 31 Betty 30 Colonel 29 New 27 Brown 25 Princess 25 Grace 25 Ben 23 child 23 Phil 23 Ned 23 Jim 23 Helen Top 50 lemmatized nouns; "What is discussed?" --------------------------------------------- 108167 man 103912 time 71279 day 69395 way 69145 boy 59357 hand 52594 thing 46323 eye 42651 girl 42106 head 41377 one 41178 place 38393 night 37722 water 37596 child 35978 father 35871 mother 35804 house 35006 face 34271 side 33442 room 31806 moment 31368 something 31360 nothing 30493 boat 30110 friend 30053 word 28988 foot 28693 door 26688 life 25279 morning 25273 sir 24315 tree 24110 hour 23906 anything 23894 voice 23349 people 22987 year 22578 fellow 21953 work 21737 minute 21344 fire 20826 arm 20254 heart 20085 ship 20080 home 20061 part 19953 end 19027 course 18796 horse Top 50 proper nouns; "What are the names of persons or places?" -------------------------------------------------------------- 148273 _ 48643 Mr. 31253 Mrs. 26341 Tom 25727 Miss 24771 Jack 15382 Captain 15162 Mr 14738 Dick 13072 Frank 10690 John 10683 Uncle 10563 Bob 9833 CHAPTER 8802 God 8433 Bunny 8287 Aunt 8190 exclaimed 7490 Mary 7295 Betty 7257 George 6801 Joe 6744 King 6610 Harry 6414 Sue 6230 Brown 6150 Grace 5597 Sir 5485 Mrs 5396 Daisy 5395 New 5390 Master 5351 Fred 5349 Ralph 5328 Lord 5243 Roger 5210 Indians 5149 Sam 5037 Don 5034 Peter 4970 Paul 4968 Christmas 4939 Mother 4851 Dave 4815 David 4595 Prince 4499 ye 4496 Ned 4460 Jane 4364 Ruth Top 50 personal pronouns nouns; "To whom are things referred?" ------------------------------------------------------------- 762486 i 654175 he 587340 it 522164 you 287843 they 280088 she 233213 we 210942 him 155127 me 149693 them 104383 her 70660 us 42083 himself 16369 herself 15042 myself 14062 themselves 8186 yourself 7617 one 7471 ''em 7113 ''s 6288 itself 4329 ourselves 3087 mine 2507 yours 2348 thee 1551 em 1366 his 937 hers 829 ours 753 theirs 603 ye 248 yourselves 184 thyself 170 hisself 145 i''m 121 oneself 107 ha 105 you''re 105 ay 104 yer 99 you''ll 85 yerself 75 meself 72 yo 42 o 39 ya 39 d''you 33 uv 33 on''y 27 thy Top 50 lemmatized verbs; "What do things do?" --------------------------------------------- 1846475 be 720178 have 367775 do 324602 say 212892 go 170426 come 160239 see 132606 make 125997 get 124306 know 113583 take 106925 think 100287 look 75802 tell 74098 give 69848 find 57544 ask 52681 hear 50437 seem 47844 want 46044 leave 45321 cry 44866 feel 43809 keep 43294 let 40718 stand 40448 turn 39308 begin 38923 put 38823 run 36574 call 34165 try 33432 bring 31776 speak 29778 sit 28786 like 27132 hold 26581 follow 26390 fall 25952 pass 25849 answer 25769 mean 24289 send 24288 reply 23447 lie 22948 wait 22876 help 22532 carry 21904 show 21452 reach Top 50 lemmatized adjectives and adverbs; "How are things described?" --------------------------------------------------------------------- 490332 not 167662 so 152611 up 135016 then 115997 little 112027 out 111833 now 98535 very 87074 more 84697 good 81021 down 74349 well 71046 here 70480 as 66072 just 63697 only 63432 old 61006 other 59999 long 59771 back 59554 much 58651 away 58450 there 58346 again 55075 too 53770 great 52211 never 47974 first 47272 all 47029 off 47016 on 39257 right 38220 young 38022 soon 37729 once 37585 in 37241 last 34590 still 33373 even 32763 own 31493 enough 30953 many 30249 over 29372 ever 28661 few 28196 far 27549 most 26189 quite 25020 same 25013 always Top 50 lemmatized superlative adjectives; "How are things described to the extreme?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16182 good 9565 least 7157 most 2734 great 2638 bad 1943 slight 1921 near 1301 high 1069 young 985 fine 924 Most 894 eld 817 large 770 big 705 old 578 small 526 late 490 dear 454 strong 435 deep 410 low 403 happy 372 hard 362 j 358 early 327 rich 295 nice 282 long 278 faint 264 lovely 257 wise 257 brave 245 sweet 243 easy 239 bright 234 short 199 wild 194 safe 186 farth 174 strange 165 keen 162 fair 162 dark 161 pure 156 fast 149 topmost 143 simple 141 handsome 140 heavy 137 loud Top 50 lemmatized superlative adverbs; "How do things do to the extreme?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20392 most 1957 well 1504 least 54 near 54 hard 29 worst 25 highest 22 youngest 14 long 11 lest 10 soon 8 lowest 6 keenest 5 tempest 5 smartest 5 sharpest 5 oddest 5 jest 5 fast 4 sayest 4 fairest 4 easiest 3 stoutest 3 kindest 3 greatest 3 finest 3 farthest 3 eldest 2 writhe 2 wisest 2 sweetest 2 spinnest 2 shortest 2 shabbiest 2 sha''n''t 2 quaintest 2 plumpest 2 latest 2 innermost 2 infest 2 fleetest 2 fiercest 2 cleverest 2 brightest 2 biggest 1 � 1 withal,--as 1 wishest 1 widest 1 way,--the Top 50 Internet domains; "What Webbed places are alluded to in this corpus?" ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 310 www.gutenberg.net 24 www.gutenberg.org 14 www.archive.org 10 kdl.kyvl.org 6 fulltext10.fcla.edu 3 www.pgdpcanada.net 3 www.childrenslibrary.org 3 dp.rastko.net 2 search.live.com 1 www.loc.gov 1 www.icdlbooks.org 1 palmm.fcla.edu 1 library.stkate.edu 1 lcweb2.loc.gov Top 50 URLs; "What is hyperlinked from this corpus?" ---------------------------------------------------- 5 http://kdl.kyvl.org/ 3 http://www.pgdpcanada.net 3 http://dp.rastko.net 2 http://www.archive.org 2 http://fulltext10.fcla.edu/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=juv&idno=UF00002985&format=jpg 1 http://www.loc.gov/rr/rarebook/digitalcoll/digitalcoll-children.html 1 http://www.icdlbooks.org/ 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29892/29892-h/29892-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29892/29892-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29863/29863-h/29863-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29863/29863-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29447/29447-h/29447-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29447/29447-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29380/29380-h/29380-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29380/29380-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29295/29295-h/29295-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29295/29295-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29130/29130-h/29130-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29130/29130-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29129/29129-h/29129-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/29129/29129-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28996/28996-h/28996-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28996/28996-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28878/28878-h/28878-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28878/28878-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28870/28870-h/28870-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28870/28870-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28805/28805-h/28805-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28805/28805-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28769/28769-h/28769-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.org/files/28769/28769-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/8/5/5/28552/28552-h/28552-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/8/5/5/28552/28552-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/8/5/3/28531/28531-h/28531-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/8/5/3/28531/28531-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/8/5/0/28504/28504-h/28504-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/8/5/0/28504/28504-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/8/2/2/28221/28221-h/28221-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/8/2/2/28221/28221-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/3/4/4/23448/23448-h/23448-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/3/4/4/23448/23448-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/3/4/4/23447/23447-h/23447-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/3/4/4/23447/23447-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/3/2/1/23213/23213-h/23213-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/3/2/1/23213/23213-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/2/9/9/22996/22996-h/22996-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/2/9/9/22996/22996-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/2/9/9/22995/22995-h/22995-h.htm 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/2/9/9/22995/22995-h.zip 1 http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/2/2/9/9/22991/22991-h/22991-h.htm Top 50 email addresses; "Who are you gonna call?" ------------------------------------------------- 6 ccx074@pglaf.org Top 50 positive assertions; "What sentences are in the shape of noun-verb-noun?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 987 _ is _ 641 _ was _ 567 _ do _ 450 _ did _ 416 _ are _ 391 _ do n''t 250 _ have _ 243 _ had _ 206 _ am _ 194 something was wrong 165 _ know _ 138 boys did not 138 man did not 129 time went on 122 _ were _ 118 _ did n''t 114 boy did not 107 face was very 104 _ does _ 102 mother did not 95 eyes were full 94 children did not 92 night came on 90 one does not 88 _ think _ 83 _ got _ 83 father did not 82 _ has _ 80 one had ever 78 _ says _ 71 boys were not 66 face was as 64 girls did not 63 one does n''t 62 _ want _ 62 face was white 62 one was there 61 things do n''t 60 _ is n''t 60 men did not 58 boy was not 58 water was not 56 _ make _ 56 _ was not 56 children were not 56 face was pale 56 men do n''t 54 _ be _ 54 man was not 54 things are not Top 50 negative assertions; "What sentences are in the shape of noun-verb-no|not-noun?" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 water was not deep 11 men tell no tales 10 man made no reply 10 words were no sooner 7 girls are not plentiful 6 face was not so 6 man made no answer 6 things are not so 6 water was not too 5 boat was no longer 5 boys had not yet 5 eyes were not so 5 man took no notice 5 one is not so 5 things are not always 5 things were not quite 5 word was no sooner 4 _ had not yet 4 boy made no reply 4 boys made no reply 4 boys were not at 4 boys were not so 4 children were not so 4 eyes are not so 4 face was no longer 4 father is no longer 4 father made no reply 4 men had not yet 4 mother is not well 4 things were not so 4 time had not yet 4 water was not more 3 _ was not very 3 boat was not more 3 boat was not there 3 boy had not yet 3 boys are not apt 3 boys had no sooner 3 boys were not long 3 child was not so 3 children are not always 3 children were not at 3 children were not there 3 face was not at 3 father had not yet 3 father was no longer 3 friends had no doubt 3 girl made no answer 3 girl was no other 3 hands were not very A rudimentary bibliography -------------------------- id = 29863 author = A. L. O. E. title = The Rambles of a Rat date = keywords = Billy; Bob; CHAPTER; Furry; Neddy; St.; Whiskerandos; Wisky; little; oddity; rat; russian summary = I said that I and my seven brothers were black rats; but I ought to make an old, blind rat, who in his days had travelled far, and seen much of "I don''t like staying here, Bob, amongst the rats!" cried the terrified "Bob," said little Billy one evening, with more animation than usual, blind rat had a little bit of stick in its mouth, just as the blind man "I''se never heard of rats doing that afore," said Bob. the little boy looked up gravely into his face and said, "Oh, Bob, arn''t "Whiskerandos," said I to my guide, "I care little for making "Allow an English rat, gentle strangers," said I, "to offer a little "Rat Island!" exclaimed Whiskerandos and I at the same moment. a rat!" exclaimed the young man, looking quite amused and pleased-"I have had enough of water for some time," said Whiskerandos; "and now id = 20213 author = Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell title = Peace on Earth, Good-will to Dogs date = keywords = Christmas; Father; Flame; Flora; House; Lay; Miss; Mother; Reader summary = at the Rattle-Pane House!--It''s a red-haired setter dog with one black "Oh Mother-Funny," apologized Flame, "you were perfectly right. dog in the world could possibly manage a great spooky place like the "Dogs--do--not--take--houses," persisted Flame''s mother. "Oh if Flame had only been ''set'' like the maternal side of the house!" dogs!--Oh Mother, just one little wee single minute at the door? "I want to make a Christmas for myself!" said Flame. "Oh, dear me, whatever in the world shall I do?" cried Flame''s Mother. "Bertrand the Lay Reader," Flame It was the thought of Bertrand the Lay Reader that made Flame laugh "I didn''t go away with my Father and Mother," confided Flame. "Miss Flora is a--a dog," confided Flame a bit coolly. "Oh, but I say, Miss Flame," deprecated the Lay Reader. "Oh, I say, Miss Flame," implored the Lay Reader, "I tell you I _like_ "M--Mother," said Flame. id = 14475 author = Abbott, Jacob title = Mary Erskine date = keywords = Albert; Beechnut; Bell; Erskine; Malleville; Mary; Mr.; Mrs.; Phonny summary = Mrs. Bell wanted Mary Erskine to help her in taking care of her own Mary Erskine became a great favorite at Mrs. Bell''s. "Good evening, Albert," said Mary Erskine. "Good evening, Albert," said Mary Erskine. Mary Erskine accordingly went to the stoop where Mrs. Bell was "Mary Erskine!" said she, when she got to the door of the house, "How would it do," said Mary Erskine, going on, however, all the time She had been, while Mary Erskine had lived at Mrs. Bell''s, very much interested in a young man named Gordon. before the time when Malleville and Phonny went to visit Mary Erskine, One day, when Albert came home from the village, he told Mary Erskine "No," said Mary Erskine, "I like this house very much. "Well, mother," said Mary Bell, "could not you give her a little "There," said Mary Bell, looking at the work with great satisfaction, about the house," said Mary Erskine. id = 19195 author = Abbott, Jacob title = Rollo in the Woods date = keywords = Jonas summary = Rollo came to his mother, and she said to him kindly, So Rollo walked on until he came to the brook, and then asked Jonas how After a little time, Rollo went carefully on over the bridge, and sat Rollo said he did not, and then Jonas told him to do exactly as he "What a beautiful little eagle!" said Rollo, as he looked at one side of "Never mind," said Rollo; "I will keep it as it is." So he took his half wigwam, and James said he would help Rollo finish it. "Rollo," said James, "let go." "James," said Rollo, "I tell you, let my wigwam alone." Rollo said, "Jonas thought you were most to blame, I know." not give it up; and so Rollo went to Jonas, and told him that James had Jonas held down the half dollar, and showed to Rollo and James the marks id = 19256 author = Abbott, Jacob title = Georgie date = keywords = Georgie; Rollo summary = Georgie had been sick a great many years, and when Rollo and Jonas first "O no," said Georgie, "it''s only a _little_ of what you have to spend in buying such things as he thought would be useful to Georgie; either "Where have you been, Rollo?" said Georgie. Just then they came up near the house, and Georgie asked Rollo to look They then went into the house, and Georgie gave Rollo his money, wrapped "James," said Rollo, "you may sit on the front seat with Jonas, if you James said he should like to very much; and so Rollo stepped over Rollo said he would remember it all; and so his mother began. what I said, that the value of the plaything consists in the pleasure it "Yes, mother," said Rollo. Rollo''s mother came up to her, took up the slate, and said, "Have not you?" said Rollo''s mother. id = 23430 author = Abbott, Jacob title = Rollo in Rome date = keywords = Allie; Charles; Coliseum; Copley; French; George; Howland; Mr.; Rollo; Rome summary = "No, uncle George," said Rollo, "you had better have the seat by the "I am glad we are going to have postilions, uncle George," said Rollo, "Yes, uncle George," said Rollo, "let us go and see what they have got." "Let us have some hot coffee, uncle George," said Rollo, eagerly. "What has become of all the seats, uncle George?" said Rollo. "O, uncle George!" said Rollo; "I don''t think that can possibly be. "Must I count every thing, uncle George?" said Rollo. "Uncle George," said Rollo, when he came back, "I give it up. "Yes, uncle George," said Rollo; "I want to see very much. "Come, uncle George," said Rollo, "let us sit down here a few minutes, "Uncle George," said Rollo, as they walked along, "we are going directly "Uncle George," said Rollo, as they walked along, "how came all their "You don''t like the plan very well, uncle George," said Rollo. id = 28776 author = Abbott, Jacob title = Stuyvesant: A Franconia Story date = keywords = Beechnut; Henry; Malleville; Mrs.; Phonny; Stuyvesant; Wallace summary = "Beechnut," said Phonny, "are you going into the woods again for "Do _you_ think I am childish at all, Beechnut," said Phonny. "Beechnut," said Phonny, "did you know that my cousin Wallace was "And my cousin Stuyvesant is coming too," said Phonny. So while Beechnut went to work to get a new load of wood, Phonny and Then Phonny went back, and telling Malleville that Beechnut had said As he went away, he told the children that Mrs. Henry said that they need not come home to dinner that day, unless "Cousin Wallace has really come," said Phonny. "Why, Beechnut!" said Stuyvesant, "the oxen are running away." "Yes," said Beechnut, "that was Phonny''s hen house. "Beechnut," said Phonny, "just look at my squirrel. So saying Beechnut went away, leaving Phonny and Stuyvesant together. "Why, Beechnut has given me charge of the hen-house," said Stuyvesant, "The question is, then, boys," said Beechnut, "whether Stuyvesant had id = 19057 author = Abbott, Jane title = Red-Robin date = keywords = Allendyce; Beryl; Budge; Cornelius; Dale; Forsyth; Gordon; Granger; Harkness; House; Jimmie; Lynch; Madame; Manor; Miss; Moira; Mr.; Mrs.; Robin; Susy; Williams summary = though proud to serve where there was a "curse." Harkness and Mrs. Budge, who had lived at Gray Manor when things were happier, sighed. Now Beryl stared at Robin as though to find in her face a likeness to But this house is so big and so old and Mr. Harkness and Mrs. Budge are so old that I know it''s going to be hard not to think of "Bless the warm little heart of her--defending her own," thought Mrs. Lynch, and Dale, his face softening until it was boyish, smiled and work, Robin''s letter, written a few days after her dinner at Mrs. Lynch''s, fell like a bomb. "I wish I were big!" cried Robin with such passion that Mrs. Lynch, not knowing her train of thought, had a sudden qualm at taking a sensitive little thing like Miss Robin to poor old Granny Castle''s. Robin looked from her guardian''s face to Beryl''s to Harkness''. id = 19994 author = Aesop title = The Aesop for Children With pictures by Milo Winter date = keywords = Ass; Cat; Dog; Eagle; Fox; Lion; Shepherd; Wolf; illustration; mouse summary = "Please, Mr. Wolf," he said trembling, "I know you are going to good fortune, an old Mouse arose and said: The Lion agreed and the Fox returned to the Ass. The Lion looked back, but as the Wolf was too far away to be The second time the Fox saw the Lion he stopped behind a tree to An Ass was feeding in a pasture near a wood when he saw a Wolf "My son," said the Mother Mouse, "that gentle creature you saw There was once a Wolf who got very little to eat because the Dogs For a long time he kept away from the other Foxes, for he knew "Your majesty," said the Fox, "you are too good. "You can never be too sure," said the Kid, when he saw the Wolf A long time ago, the Lion, the Fox, the Jackal, and the Wolf id = 18153 author = Aimwell, Walter title = Oscar The Boy Who Had His Own Way date = keywords = Alfred; Boston; Bridget; CHAPTER; Clinton; Ella; Emily; George; Jerry; Mr.; Mrs.; Oscar; Preston; Ralph; Tiger; boy summary = Alfred and Oscar--A brave speech for a little fellow--Going home. the errand-boy--Thanksgiving week--A busy time--Oscar''s experience as "Yes," said Oscar, for in replying to his mother, of late, he had The school hour was at hand, and Oscar was obliged to start as soon as "Let''s go, Oscar," said Alfred; and both boys ran for the coach, the "Why, mother," said Oscar, "Alf is n''t a bad boy, and I never heard "There, that will do, Oscar," replied Mrs. Preston, "You''ve said enough "You have got a bad cold, Oscar," said Mrs. Preston one evening towards "Well," said the doctor, turning to Mrs. Preston, when Oscar got "Perhaps we ''ll go to-day," said Oscar; "it looks as though it were "Father," said Jerry, "I and Oscar--" "Well, come to think of it, I suppose it is good," said Oscar; "for our "So have I," said Oscar; "I should like to have you show me a boy id = 14889 author = Aldridge, Janet title = The Meadow-Brook Girls Under Canvas; Or, Fun and Frolic in the Summer Camp date = keywords = Burrell; Chief; Cora; Elting; Grace; Guardian; Harriet; Jane; Livingston; Margery; Miss; Mrs.; Patricia; Tommy summary = This camp," Miss Elting went on to say, "is for young girls the time Miss Elting had reached the spot, Harriet''s pale, scratched face "My dear Miss Thompson, that is not the way a Camp Girl should speak of moments the two girls lay quiet, then Harriet heard Tommy calling to her "Yes, we are the Meadow-Brook Girls," answered Harriet. average Camp Girl, making the contrast, in Harriet''s eyes, all the more girls that Harriet did not know--"to solitary confinement in their tents Patricia and Cora already had reached the tent by the time Harriet answered Harriet, looking the girl straight in the eyes. remember," cautioned Harriet as the girls separated at Jane''s tent. doing so, Mrs. Livingston requested a girl to go to Jane''s tent to bring Harriet Burrell''s soups delighted the girls and the guardians; many were "Miss Burrell, can you come to my tent?" asked Mrs. Livingston as Harriet id = 17099 author = Aldridge, Janet title = The Meadow-Brook Girls by the Sea; Or, The Loss of The Lonesome Bar date = keywords = Brook; Burrell; Elting; Girls; Harriet; Jane; Livingston; Margery; Meadow; Miss; Mrs.; Tommy summary = "I think we are ready to start, girls." Miss Elting folded the road latter were Miss Elting, Jane McCarthy, Harriet Burrell, Grace About this time Jane McCarthy''s head appeared above the water. Harriet, Jane and Miss Elting walked out to the far end of fastening a hand lightly in Tommy''s hair, whereat the little girl above water; Harriet got hold of her dress and worked her hand along Jane dragged Harriet ashore; then Miss Elting grasped the unconscious "I''ll carry her, Miss Elting." Jane picked Harriet up, and, throwing After a time Harriet insisted on walking without the support of Jane''s Jane lifted and shook the little lisping girl until Tommy begged for Tommy and Harriet and started to carry them into camp. "Come, girls," urged Miss Elting, "you know we have to make our beds, Miss Elting, Jane, Harriet and Tommy remained outside. Harriet Burrell, Jane McCarthy, Tommy, Hazel and Miss Elting stuck to id = 17865 author = Aldridge, Janet title = The Meadow-Brook Girls in the Hills; Or, The Missing Pilot of the White Mountains date = keywords = Brook; Elting; Grubb; Harriet; Hazel; Jane; Janus; Margery; Meadow; Miss; Mr.; Tommy summary = "I agree with the girls, Miss Elting," interjected Harriet. Hazel, Jane and Margery spread a blanket on the ground, while Tommy sat until we began looking about a little," answered Harriet Burrell. Miss Elting, Jane, Hazel and Harriet each were assigned to "man" the Miss Elting, Harriet and the men to gaze in open-mouthed wonder. Harriet ran to the wagon, followed closely by Miss Elting and Margery. "I think we had better make camp for the night," decided Miss Elting. "Look out!" shouted Tommy, as Harriet came abreast of her party. Harriet handed her torch to Jane, and, walking over, sat down by Miss "Now, girls," began Miss Elting, "before starting I wish to caution you "Girls, it is time for you to turn in," reminded Miss Elting. "Harriet!" She turned her head to find Miss Elting sitting up with a "You are a brave little girl, Harriet, dear," said Miss Elting softly, id = 18581 author = Alger, Horatio, Jr. title = Adrift in New York: Tom and Florence Braving the World date = keywords = Bolton; Curtis; Dodger; Florence; Leighton; Linden; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; New; O''Keefe; Tim; Waring summary = "I cannot bear to hear you speak so, uncle," said Florence Linden, in "Indeed, Florence, you ought to know," said Curtis, sinking his voice "Let me help you, Uncle John," said Florence, eagerly. "Look here, Tim Bolton," said Curtis, drawing up a chair, and lowering "Let me take your bag, Miss Florence," said Dodger, reaching out his "Mrs. O''Keefe," said Dodger, "this is the young lady I spoke to you "Dodger," said he, "you''d better go right over to Tim Bolton''s. "You can tell Tim Bolton," said Dodger, "that I don''t intend to come "No, Dodger; I don''t think you will," said Florence, laughing. "Dodger''s late this evening, Mrs. O''Keefe," said Florence, going up to "Shure I didn''t know you cared so much for the boy," said Mrs. O''Keefe, with a shrewd look at Florence''s anxious face. "If I could only know how Florence is getting along," Dodger said, id = 19592 author = Alger, Horatio, Jr. title = Frank and Fearless; or, The Fortunes of Jasper Kent date = keywords = CHAPTER; Dick; Fitch; Jack; Jasper; Kent; Monima; Mr.; Mrs.; Nicholas; Thorne; good summary = "I shouldn''t like to meet Jasper Kent," she said to herself. "I think Jasper ought to be at once informed of our marriage," said Mr. Kent. "Do as you like, father," said Jasper, who didn''t care to say how "Then you don''t think you can stay, Jasper?" said Mrs. Kent, softly, "Yes, Jasper, we shall miss you," said his father. "I will do so, Jasper," said his step-mother, promptly; "but I shall "I hope, Jasper, you will understand my motive for speaking," said Mrs. Kent, softly. "For Jasper Kent," said the boy. "Shall I tell you what I think, Master Jasper?" said Margaret, stopping "I didn''t need to ask Margaret," said Jasper, "when my father lies dead "It is," said Mrs. Kent, with a defiant look, which Jasper interpreted "Madam," said Jasper, turning to his step-mother, "I am ready to leave Jasper Kent," said his step-mother, "I don''t like Mrs. Kent," said Jasper. id = 21270 author = Alger, Horatio, Jr. title = Five Hundred Dollars; or, Jacob Marlowe''s Secret date = keywords = Albert; Barton; Bert; Harding; Jacob; Jones; Marlowe; Mr.; Mrs.; Percy; Uncle; Wilson summary = "Hush, Percy!" said Bert, apprehensive lest the old man''s feelings might "He''s a likely boy, Albert," said Uncle Jacob, rejoining the squire, who "Do you know, Mary," said Jacob Marlowe, looking about the plain little "No doubt Bert Barton will help him spend it," said Percy. "You are a good boy and a true friend, Bert," he said, "and I shall not "I am very glad to hear it, Uncle Jacob," said Bert joyfully. Mrs. Barton looked an inquiry, and Bert exclaimed: "Uncle Jacob has "Do you know my mother''s cousin, Albert Marlowe?" asked Bert, during the "Bert Barton offered Mr. Jones a twenty-dollar bill?" asked Percy, in "I don''t want any more of Uncle Jacob''s money, mother," said Bert; "but "I don''t believe you''ll like it, Bert," said Mrs. Barton. "I don''t think I shall miss it, Bert," said Uncle Jacob. "Uncle Jacob," said Bert, "I have twenty dollars left of the amount you id = 28381 author = Alger, Horatio, Jr. title = Ben, the Luggage Boy; Or, Among the Wharves date = keywords = Abercrombie; Ben; Brandon; Charles; Jerry; Jim; Mary; Mike; Mr.; Mrs.; New; Sampson; Street; Tim; York; boy summary = "Thank you," said Ben, appeased by the boy''s changed manner. "I haven''t got any friends in New York," said Ben, with a little "I think I should rather sell papers, or go into a store," said Ben. "Yes, it''s cheap enough," said Ben, moving away, "but I haven''t got the "Black your boots?" asked one boy of Ben, observing that our young "I haven''t got any money," said Ben, a little ashamed of the confession. "Let us go," said Ben. He felt relieved at the idea of so comfortable a bed as a cotton-bale, "Foller me," said Jerry, and he dashed through, closely pursued by Ben. By this time quite a crowd of men and boys had gathered around the "I think I should like it," said Ben; "but I have no money to buy any." "No," said Ben; "but I think it was some of the boys that were blacking id = 15188 author = Allen, Quincy title = The Outdoor Chums After Big Game; Or, Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness date = keywords = Bluff; Frank; Hank; Jerry; Mabie; Mr.; Reddy; boy; fellow; look; run; talk; time summary = hunting, fellows, in our time, but that sort of thing, with big game in Frank," called Jerry as the other shot away with the wind, his canoe "You''re right about that, Jerry," said Frank warmly. "I agree with you, Jerry," said Frank, stopping short. happened to him since we saw him last," said Frank, looking up. "He''s coming to," said Bluff after Frank had sprinkled the scratched "Here comes Mr. Mabie, hurrying this way!" declared Bluff, beginning to Jerry, but Frank, looking at him, saw that his face was deadly pale, and He''s coming again, Jerry!" shouted Frank. "Which is the truth, old fellow!" exclaimed Jerry, seizing Frank''s hand "Look out!" shouted Jerry, and the next instant both he and Frank were "Oh, I don''t doubt it," said the old stockman, when Frank looked But look here, Frank, I believe you were right," said Frank chuckled at hearing this, and both Bluff and Jerry looked daggers, id = 19743 author = Allen, Quincy title = The Outdoor Chums at Cabin Point; Or, The Golden Cup Mystery date = keywords = Aaron; Bluff; Cabin; Dennison; Frank; Gilbert; Jerry; Mr.; Point; boy; look; time summary = "What if that old cabin proves to be a myth after all, Frank?" Bluff "You mean Aaron Dennison, of course, Frank," said Will. Somehow Frank thought the other started a little and looked keenly at "That''s a good idea, Frank," Jerry declared when he heard the order "He got up all right, you see, fellows," was the way Frank explained The woman looked a little more keenly at Frank, but at the same time Frank happened to come upon what looked like an old path leading Will''s face looked so much like one big interrogation point that Frank The man looked sternly at Frank, but the boy noticed with a feeling of "Some time soon, Frank," said Bluff, "we must go up there and take a don''t look at me that way, Frank; you know mighty well I don''t mean to As Frank and then Bluff, Jerry and Will pushed into the cabin Gilbert id = 17677 author = Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) title = The Tree of Appomattox date = keywords = Colonel; Dick; General; Grant; Harry; Kenton; Lee; Mason; Mr.; Pennington; Sheridan; Slade; South; St.; Union; Warner; Whitley; Winchester; shepard; southern summary = "Yes, be good, Dick," said Pennington, and the two went down the slope, "Good-by," said Dick, and, as he watched the big man walk away, he felt "But you don''t have rivers and hills and forests like ours," said Dick. "Take the men and look carefully through every room," said Dick to the "You were coming to meet us, Mr. Shepard?" said Dick. "I like these hills and forests and their clear waters," said Dick, "Well, Dick," said Harry, "we didn''t think to meet again in this way, "Take care of yourself, Dick, old man!" said Harry. "It''s surely not a part of Colonel Talbot''s command," said Dick. Warner said nothing, but Dick rose up a little and saw his face. Dick rode close behind Colonel Winchester and Warner and Pennington "Tell General Sheridan," she said, turning to Dick, "that the "I will, sir," said Dick, "although I know that great history is being id = 18774 author = Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) title = The Sun of Quebec: A Story of a Great Crisis date = keywords = Albany; Dagaeoga; French; Jacobus; Lennox; Luc; Master; Montcalm; Mr.; New; Onondaga; Peter; Quebec; Robert; St.; Tandakora; Tayoga; Ticonderoga; Willet; York summary = "A great leader and a fine man iss the Chevalier de St. Luc," said Mr. Huysman. "I don''t believe, sir, that he will come," said Robert. of our hearts," said Robert, as the moisture came into his eyes. The last words were said with a little snap, and Robert knew they were "The Royal Americans are fine men," said Robert. "It looks that way to me, Tayoga," said Robert, "and I think Garay must "Other men have been here," he said a little later to Robert, when they "Master Jacobus Huysman is a good man," said Robert. "Robert saw him, too, when he was a prisoner among the French," said Mr. Huysman. "Aye, Dagaeoga," said Tayoga, who was looking at him, "it is a great day "I think that Montcalm''s army will soon come," said Willet to Robert. I felt it all the time," said Robert. id = 19477 author = Altsheler, Joseph A. (Joseph Alexander) title = The Young Trailers: A Story of Early Kentucky date = keywords = Cotter; Henry; Kentucky; Lucy; Mr.; Paul; Pennypacker; Ross; Shawnees; Sol; Upton; Ware; Wareville; forest; indian; man summary = looked to Henry like the branching boughs of a tree. Henry''s eyes were on the black line of the forest, and the blue haze of The forest was drying, and Henry and Paul, taking off their Time passed, and the red ring of fire about Paul and Henry sank. "I guess it''s so," said Paul with deep relief, "but I think, Henry, that following day the master looked very grave and Henry and Paul tried to Paul went to sleep at once, but Henry did not close his eyes hardest of all for two boys like Henry and Paul. In the party were Ross, Shif''less Sol, the schoolmaster, Henry and Paul. likely that we''ll suffer, now is it?" said Paul to Henry. "It will not be long until Henry is a man," said Ross one evening as Henry Ware, looking on, said nothing. "Don''t shoot wild, Paul," said Henry. id = 15684 author = Amerel title = The Summer Holidays: A Story for Children date = keywords = Harvey; John; Samuel; Thomas summary = "Father," said Thomas, "how miserable we should be if we had no water to "But what do you do in town, Samuel," asked John, "when it is too warm about it, and Thomas said that dozens of these little animals, beside Thomas stopped, and said, "Samuel, this is the place where we killed a where the boys were, and then Samuel asked him where all the water comes "Ask it, my boy," replied Mr. Harvey. "Do not some people think that the bat is a bird?" asked Samuel. "Father," said John, "where did those great bats come from, which you "A good deal," said the boy; and he threw another stone. "They seem more like a bat''s wings," said Samuel. John burst into the room where Thomas, Samuel, and his father were While his father was talking with Thomas and his cousin, John was "It looks like a large grasshopper," said John. id = 23478 author = American Sunday-School Union title = Self-Denial; or, Alice Wood, and Her Missionary Society date = keywords = Alice; Grimes summary = candy-shop, kept by an old woman, whom the children called Mother a pretty little girl, by the name of Alice Wood, was seen very busily "Now stop a little while, girls, if you please," said Alice, "till I How many pennies do you think go, in a year, from our school into Mother and good books," said Alice; "and then my father gives me a penny a week The next day, as soon as school was out, the little girls, of their own a day, instead of giving it to Mother Grimes; some a penny a week, and "What on earth is the matter with the children?" said old Mother Grimes candy Mother Grimes has put in her shop-window to day." But Alice only "I''ll tell you what, Mother Grimes," said she, "if you will give up Society, but we shall never know, till the secrets of the last great day id = 15782 author = American Tract Society title = Scenes in Switzerland date = keywords = Annette; Arve; Basle; Chamouni; Erwald; Franz; God; Gretchen; mountain summary = Franz Hoffner''s father was kappelmeister; and the old cathedral with Franz and Nanette; his eye riveted on the old cathedral, and his hands lovely face, but so sad that Franz wondered what sorrow could have Then Franz gave his hand to the beautiful lady, and she led him by a few words were said, and the old man took Franz by the hand and led "Erwald knows as much of the passes as I do," said the father, "and he am glad she loves Jesus; and father, ask him for my sake to read the of guides; but none of them with the sweet calm look of the boy face particular to a friend of my father''s, a pastor among the mountains There was a far away look in Franz''s eyes. little cottage far up the mountain, and of Annette watching by the reach my home, should never look into the faces of those I love! id = 17860 author = Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian) title = Stories from Hans Andersen date = keywords = Emperor; Garden; Gerda; Kay; Paradise; Prince; Princess; Queen; Snow; illustration; little summary = ''Kay is dead and gone,'' said little Gerda. ''You poor little child,'' said the old woman, ''how ever were you driven like gold round the pretty little face, which was as sweet as a rose. ''I have long wanted a little girl like you!'' said the old woman. ''Oh, thank you!'' said little Gerda, and then she went to the other ''Oh, how I have wasted my time,'' said little Gerda. horseback--he awoke, turned his head--and it was not little Kay. It was only the Prince''s neck which was like his; but he was young and ''You poor little thing!'' said the Prince and Princess. how fond she was of Kay. The robber girl looked earnestly at her, gave a little nod, and said, ''I don''t like you to whimper!'' said the little robber girl. Then little Gerda said the Lord''s Prayer, and the cold was so great that id = 18604 author = Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian) title = The Ice-Maiden: and Other Tales. date = keywords = Babette; Bex; God; Ice; Maiden; Psyche; Rudy; Valais; like; mountain summary = child''s eye, but this little fellow, (he was named Rudy) looked at and her death, and, "little Rudy," so said his grandfather, "had lost his "Rudy is going over the mountain!" said one hen. is Rudy." The young girls said this also, but they did not say: Babette also, gave Rudy her little hand and he "I came by the short road," said Rudy, "I came over the mountains; "Nowhere!" said Rudy, and looked at Babette. "Yes, so as to fall down a precipice!" said Rudy; "Do you know no "Yes, I agree with you there!" said he; thought of Babette and longed word, a man is a man,'' said Rudy, ''do not weep Babette, I shall bring "Yes, a perfect jackanapes!" said Rudy; this was the first time, that "Earth can give me no more," said Rudy, "an evening hour like this is id = 16681 author = Anonymous title = Baby Chatterbox date = keywords = Jack; good; illustration; like; little summary = A new little baby came down from the sky-A soft little baby, with violet eyes, But how did the little new baby get schoolmaster''s pair," said wise George; "and this little One little white duck, standing on a stone. One little black duck, turning round its head, Eight little baby-ducks bound for a swim. Eight little baby-ducks bound for a swim. I think this little boy will be kind to his run three times round the play-ground first. Milly came one day and selected a nice little said, she "licked it into life." The little At "horses" come to play. I''ve got a valentine, all come, look! Little Ruth, like the woman of old of that name, "Little black things! "Good little girl! Mary is a good little girl, but is meddlesome. mother lived in a little cottage with his Came a thought,--"Little boy, if you don''t feel inclined id = 17365 author = Anonymous title = Child''s Book of Water Birds date = keywords = illustration summary = produced from images generously made available by the WATER BIRDS. WATER BIRDS. NEW YORK: NEW YORK: The Swan is a very beautiful bird. It is generally white, though a black The Swan is very graceful in the water, but on land it is an The Coot is generally found in large sheets of water, particularly if eggs are generally seven in number. The Dabchick is a very timid bird, and when alarmed instantly dives, domesticated, and is often seen placed as an ornament to ponds, where it THE TEAL. The Teal is the smallest of the ducks. The Green-winged Teal is the It generally feeds at night. The Goose is a very common bird. The Oyster Catcher feeds generally on shell-fish, oysters, limpets, &c. lays two olive-brown eggs, spotted with black. New and elegant Store, They assure Country Merchants generally that their assortment of School Books, Library and Miscellaneous Books, Blank Books, Paper, &c., id = 17764 author = Anonymous title = King Winter date = keywords = illustration summary = King Winter Mamma sits by the fire "Tell us about King Winter, And about Jack Frost, his man; King Winter dwells in the North; Jack Frost is his name; his nose Old Jack is a sturdy good fellow, And serves their Majesties well; Jack Frost has a busy time then, That all may be right when the King goes forth, Fine mirrors the King delights in: To strew in his Majesty''s way, King Winter laughs at the sport, And calling in haste for his man, Jack Frost, Soon with this word to the King Jack Frost comes back at a trot: The King gives him the pretty trees, The Queen the rods so smart, Good children get from the King. "Oh dear mamma," cries Jenny, Pray tell Jack Frost we don''t want the rod, "How long do you think will it be, Mamma, Ere King Winter goes away?" id = 18522 author = Anonymous title = The Wreck date = keywords = Lucy; Ollie summary = "Yes," said Ollie, taking the basket; "I will not be a minute. "There is Lucy," said Ollie; "I wonder what she is doing with her bag "Yes," said Mrs. Rogers, "you may go; but it looks a little showery, and Ollie and Lucy watched Chubby till she set her plate of berries safely "Oh, you can''t go, Lucy," said Ollie; "see how that great tree bends; "There is a wreck, Ollie," said Lucy, "and the men at the life-saving the children saw that Ollie''s papa and mamma had gone to the beach. When they began working the car Lucy and Ollie stood by looking on, and "Ollie," said Lucy, "I have an idea. "Oh, yes, Lucy," said Ollie, "run--run quickly. Lucy and Sambo were off in a hurry, and as soon as they were gone Ollie "Ah, Miss Lucy," said Ollie, laughing, "you see they have found it so id = 19063 author = Anonymous title = Little Alice''s Palace; or, The Sunny Heart date = keywords = Alice; God; Lolly; Maddie summary = Little Alice looked out of the windows of the brown cottage, and saw them "Oh, it''s you, Maddie, is it?" said Alice, jumping from the window and Don''t you know, Maddie?" said Alice, sinking her "That''s just where I went with mother," said Alice; "and little Mary took "Poor little thing!" said Alice. "Mother makes capital bread--doesn''t she, Maddie?" said Alice, as she ate "Such a good God!" said the lady, still looking up with the bright light Every day since the lady came to her," said Alice. "_Just as nice_, dear Maddie," replied Alice; "and if you and Lolly will Alice''s house, for they had only lived a little while in the place where Lolly looked timidly at Alice''s mother, to see if she might eat it; and and, when all things were right, Alice said "she could go with Lolly as "May I help you to-day, Maddie?" asked Alice. id = 19366 author = Anonymous title = Punky Dunk and the Spotted Pup date = keywords = illustration summary = THE SPOTTED PUP Punky Dunk on a day in the middle of May Looked around like a wise little cat, And inside was a gay spotted pup. At the gay spotted pup in the box, For the pup was all white, save for spots black as night "Meow!" said the cat, "That pup is too fat The baby won''t like that gay spotted tike Punky said: "He may run, but he won''t be much fun, The pup was let out, and he ran all about And Punky said: "Look out for me!" The pup, so he would run away, But the pup shook his head and in dog talk he said: "No, Punky, I''ve come here to stay." Then Punky, quite rash, at the pup made a dash, Then the pup with a bark started in for a lark Punky Dunk has made up with the gay spotted pup id = 19531 author = Anonymous title = Punky Dunk and the Mouse date = keywords = illustration summary = Punky Dunk, very sly, with a wink of his eye On a hunt for a fat little mouse. "Over there by the coal," he said, "Mouse has his hole, And Mouse soon will come out for that bait." Punky sat by the trap, and seemed taking a nap, Soon the mouse crept right out and went running about; Punky smiled to himself and he said: But the Mouse, too, was smart, and he got a good, start, "Ha, Ha!" Punky said as he shook his white head. "Well, Mouse, you may run if you please, So he reached in the trap for the cheese. went the trap-Wasn''t that a mishap! Punky''s black little paw was inside. And the Mouse sat and laughed till he cried. Punky ran up the stairs and he knocked over chairs And she took off the trap from his paw, id = 19537 author = Anonymous title = Punky Dunk and the Gold Fish date = keywords = illustration summary = PUNKY DUNK THE GOLD FISH THIS LITTLE STORY IS TOLD AND THE LITTLE PICTURES ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Punky Dunk, so fat, was a black and white cat And his little black nose on his paw. Punky Dunk would peep, though he seemed asleep, And his tail he swayed when the gold fish played In their clear little bowl of glass. "Though my coat''s like silk from my drinking milk," To a meal on a nice plump fish." And he said: "I really think And see how the fishes drink." The fish as they looked at him. His cunning head bent and his little nose went Right down, while his tongue flashed red---The fish in their fright And Punky Dunk fell to the floor, All the little gold fish were so glad Now Punky Dunk lies on the floor and he sighs: "It is best for a cat to be good, id = 19860 author = Anonymous title = The Arabian Nights Entertainments date = keywords = Aladdin; Ali; Amina; Baba; Bagdad; Bahman; Cassim; Footnote; God; Morgiana; Perviz; Prince; Princess; Schehera; Sindbad; Zobeide; good summary = having said this, the genie disappeared, to the great joy of the came in and said, "An old man, whom I do not know, brings your hatchet The old man, having sat a short time, arose, and went out; but he as soon as it was day we left the palace, and went aboard my ship, Next day the two princes went to the place appointed; and as soon as "I am just now come," said Aladdin, "from a man who says he is my Aladdin''s mother took the lamp and said to her son, "Here it is, but "Genie," said Aladdin, "build me a palace fit to receive the Princess place, said to Aladdin, "I thought, prince, that nothing in the world sat down, and Aladdin said, "I beg of you, princess, to tell me what When the pretended Fatima came, Aladdin said, "Come hither, good id = 20723 author = Anonymous title = Little Cinderella date = keywords = Cinderella; illustration summary = Whilst so occupied, the eldest said, "Cinderella, should you like to go As Cinderella had often heard her father talk of her godmother, and tell The fairy took Cinderella by the hand, and said, "Now, my dear, go into The fairy was perplexed how to find a coachman, but Cinderella said, "I "You are right," said the godmother; "go and see." Cinderella brought said to Cinderella, "Well, my dear girl, is not this as fine an equipage "O yes, dear godmother," replied Cinderella; and then, with a good deal Cinderella smiled, and said, "Was she, then, so very beautiful? The next evening the sisters again went to the ball, and Cinderella soon When the two sisters returned from the ball Cinderella asked if they had The sisters now recognized in Cinderella the beautiful person they had The prince thought Cinderella more beautiful than ever, and in a few id = 21278 author = Anonymous title = The Old Castle and Other Stories date = keywords = Alick; Bernard; Georgie; God summary = almost little babies, and Uncle Wylde sent for us to come and live Bernard came, for he was a much finer boy than I, and looked like a mother,'' then I thought, ''There, it is all true what Joe said, uncle always thought he was trying to make uncle think I was _wild_ like round and round like a great screw, or looking into every queer little ago,'' said Bernard, with a little shiver; and when we both got up, got Alick safe to his own door in no very long time. "No," said Georgie, looking up with an amused smile; "I don''t like it "Yes,--no,--I don''t know," Alick said, looking earnestly up into "Because you do not know, you do not love God," Georgie answered with Next day, when Georgie came to his bedside, Alick looked him full in Georgie to speak, Alick''s heart was touched, and the poor boy was id = 22404 author = Anonymous title = The Story of the White-Rock Cove date = keywords = Aleck; Braycombe; Cove; Frisk; George; Glengelly; God; Master; Mr.; Ralph; Willie; Wilson summary = old school-room, in the dear home at Braycombe, when, as a little boy "There''s for you, Aleck," said my uncle to a fair-haired boy sitting in "Aleck, tell me one thing," I had just said to my cousin; "are they "You know you''re not an _old_ father, papa," I said; "and, Aleck, papa "But, Aleck, how is it you''re not in the school-room?" said my mother. "Did not Willie tell you I had finished my lessons?" said Aleck, that he felt just like a boy, so happy in having his holiday; and Aleck I looked, but said very little, though Aleck was too much absorbed with "I wonder what''s kept Master Aleck such a time?" said old George, after "And I should like to know how it came to be down," said George, the words my father said to me at the time: "Willie, there are many id = 22755 author = Anonymous title = The Adventures of the Little Woman, Her Dog and the Pedlar date = keywords = illustration summary = MARKS''S EDITION. MARKS and SONS. HER DOG AND THE PEDLAR. HER DOG AND THE PEDLAR. She went to Market, She went to Market, All on a Market day, Began for to freeze. Began to awake, She began to shiver, She began to shake, She began to shake, I have a little dog at home, When this little woman, When this little woman, When this little woman, When this little woman, When this little woman, When this little woman, Up starts the little dog, He began to bark, He began to bark, And she began to cry, And she began to cry, ''Tis surely not I!" The dog ceased to bark, LOVE BETWEEN BROTHERS AND SISTERS What-ev-er brawls dis-turb the street, Birds in their lit-tle nests a-gree; At least be-fore ''tis night; Our lit-tle brawls re-move, Our hearts may all be love. Transcriber''s Note Minor punctuation errors have been corrected without note. id = 22778 author = Anonymous title = The Remarkable Adventures of an Old Woman and Her Pig An Ancient Tale in a Modern Dress date = keywords = illustration summary = THE OLD WOMAN AND HER PIG. THE OLD WOMAN AND HER PIG. To a dog which came up, "Pray, give Piggy a bite, But crab-stick and cur remained silent alike. "And now," said old Goody, "I''ll have my desire." "Assist a poor woman, and burn this vile stick, "For ''twill not beat yon dog, though the cur will not bite "Consume yonder crab-stick, which, obstinate too, By the dog, by the stick, by the flame, and the flood, She said, "I beseech you, great Sir, be so good, No crab-stick would give Mr. Bow-wow a blow, She said, "Hang that butcher, good rope, if you please; The flame to extinguish: but now ''twas the turn Of the fire the ill-natured crab-stick to burn. "But, Sir," said the dog, in a terrible fright, "The old lady''s pig I''m preparing to bite." "Oh, oh!" cried the pig, "I must not remain here;" id = 22887 author = Anonymous title = The Courtship, Marriage, and Pic-Nic Dinner of Cock Robin & Jenny Wren With the Death and Burial of Poor Cock Robin date = keywords = illustration summary = Embellished with Thirty Neat Coloured Engravings. [Illustration: COCK ROBIN AND JENNY WREN.] _Cock Robin and Jenny Wren_. _Cock Robin and Jenny Wren_. Says Robin to Jenny, [Illustration: PARSON AND CLERK.] [Illustration: THE CRUEL HAWK.] [Illustration: DEATH OF POOR ROBIN.] [Illustration: POOR COCK ROBIN.] The Birds of the air fell to sighing and sobbing, When they heard the sad fate of poor Cock Robin. [Illustration: THE CRUEL SPARROW.] Kill''d Cock Robin with bow & arrow. [Illustration: THE LITTLE FLY.] Saw poor Cock Robin die. [Illustration: THE FISH WITH HIS DISH.] Dug poor Cock Robin''s grave. [Illustration: THE CLERK.] Bore poor Cock Robin''s pall For poor Cock Robin''s funeral knell. For poor Cock Robin: For poor Cock Robin: For poor Cock Robin: Courtship and Marriage of Cock Robin and Jenny Wren: 30 engravings 0 6 Cries of London: 16 engravings 0 6 16 engravings 0 6 16 engravings 0 6 16 engravings 0 6 id = 22891 author = Anonymous title = Simple Simon Silhouette Series date = keywords = Simon summary = SIMPLE SIMON [Illustration: Simon and the Pieman.] Simple Simon met a pieman, Says Simple Simon to the pieman, Says Simple Simon to the pieman, Says Simple Simon to the pieman, [Illustration: Simon Looking for Plums.] Simple Simon went to look Which made poor Simon whistle. [Illustration: Simon Fishing.] Simple Simon went a-fishing, [Illustration: Simon Hunting.] Then Simple Simon went a-hunting, [Illustration: Simon Drawing Water.] And now poor Simple Simon [Illustration: Ding Dong Bell.] [Illustration: Little Miss Muffett.] Little Miss Muffett, [Illustration: Ride a Cock Horse.] [Illustration: Tom Tom the Piper''s Son.] Stole a pig and away he run. The pig was eat And Tom ran crying down the street. [Illustration: Little Bo-peep.] Little Bo-peep has lost her sheep, Little Bo-peep fell fast asleep, Her little heart was breaking. [Illustration: Early to Bed.] Alphabet Cards--Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Mother Goose Melodies in Silhouettes.--3 series. R. SHUGG & CO., Publishers, id = 22896 author = Anonymous title = Little Stories for Little Children date = keywords = illustration summary = John-ny Wil-son and Ned Brown were play-ing at ball one day, and the be-gan to cry, and to beat poor puss; but their mam-ma said, "No, you One day she was out, and a poor girl came to her and The poor girl took it and said, "Oh! said, "Come and play with me, Sam, and we will have some fun." "No," said Sam, "I must go and learn to read, or I shall be a dunce; so come with me, Jack, and then af-ter school is o-ver we will play." "But it is so hard to learn," said Jack, "and I want to climb that tree "Tom, you have won it."--"Yes, I run bet-ter than you; and you play "Come, dear Ann, sit down and sew a lit-tle."--"Yes, mam-ma, shall I hem Ann was a good child, and al-ways did as she was bid, and when she had J. MASTERS, PRINTER, ALDERSGATE STREET, LONDON. id = 22921 author = Anonymous title = The Death and Burial of Cock Robin date = keywords = illustration summary = COCK ROBIN. [Illustration: THE BURIAL OF COCK ROBIN.] Here lies Cock Robin, I, said the Sparrow, And I kill''d Cock Robin. And I kill''d Cock Robin. I, said the fly, I, said the Fish, With my little dish, I, said the Beetle, I, said the Owl, That dug Cock Robin''s grave. I, said the Rook, With my little book, I, said the Lark, And I''ll be the Clerk. And I''ll be the Clerk. Behold the little Lark, Says Amen like a Clerk. I, said the Kite, If ''tis not in the night, I, said the Linnet, I, said the Dove; We, say the Wrens, Here are the Wrens so small, Who bore Cock Robin''s pall. I, said the Thrush, Singing psalms in a bush. Who''ll toll the bell? I, said the Bull, So Cock Robin, farewell. Who said he could pull. When they heard the bell toll For poor Cock Robin. id = 23303 author = Anonymous title = Cinderella date = keywords = Cinderella summary = "Cinderella," said the Fairy, "I am your godmother, and for the sake of the old lady peeped into the mouse-trap, where she found six mice. her wand, changed her worn-out clothes into a beautiful ball-dress splendid coach, giving her a caution to leave the ball before the clock Prince gave her a courteous welcome, and led her into the ball-room; Cinderella expressed a desire to go to the next ball to see the Princess; The next evening the two sisters went to the ball, and Cinderella also, greater than at the first ball, and she was so occupied with the Prince''s ball-room; but in a moment the coach changed again to a pumpkin, the lizards, and Cinderella''s beautiful dress to her old shabby clothes. the unknown Princess, and told Cinderella about the little glass slipper At that moment the godmother appeared, and touched Cinderella''s clothes Her sisters then saw that she was the beautiful lady they id = 23305 author = Anonymous title = The Crooked Man and Other Rhymes date = keywords = illustration summary = CROOKED MAN McLOUGHLIN BRO''S 30 BEEKMAN St There was a crooked man, and he went a crooked mile, He bought a crooked hat, which caught a crooked mouse, And they all lived together in a little crooked house. Little Tommy Grace, Let the little colt go bare. A dog and a cat went out together, Said the cat to the dog, "What d''ye think of the weather?" "I think, Ma''am, the rain will come down." The mouse ran up the clock; The mouse ran down, A horse and cart Whose dog art thou? Little Tom Tucker''s dog, the dogs do bark, Beggars are coming to town, AUNT MARY''S LITTLE SERIES. AUNT MARY''S LITTLE SERIES. New Royal 32mo Toys.--1 Cent Toy Books--Bright Cover and Good Little Five Little Pigs, The Crooked Man, and Other Rhymes, Jack Spratt, and Other Rhymes, Tom Tucker, and Other Rhymes, Electrotyped by VINCENT DILL, Jr., 94 Beekman St., N. id = 23307 author = Anonymous title = Paulina and her Pets date = keywords = illustration summary = Paulina went one day, to spend a few hours with her cousins; as she "What are you going to do with poor Fido?" cried Paulina. for my brother Charles has given me a little beauty. will not give Fido to those wicked boys they will torment him to death. frightening the poor creature almost to death. to my little hospital, and nurse him as long as he lives." Fido had young deer, which her father had purchased, and brought home to her. Paulina felt the greatest pleasure in giving these pet animals all the One day when Paulina was out, her attention was called to a young woman her the price of her lambs, and then told her to take them home, and let expressed by the poor creature, by both words and look at this generous act of kindness, amply repaid Paulina for the little sacrifice she had id = 23314 author = Anonymous title = Spring Blossoms date = keywords = illustration summary = Then take these tender blossoms rare, And ev''ry day thro'' life you''ll find New flowers blooming in your mind. [Illustration: MAN FRIDAY.] This is Robinson Crusoe''s man, whom he named Friday, because he fell He also relieved the solitude of poor Crusoe much; for man, even Thy tender form and slender size, [Illustration: THE TWO DOVES.] A wish in innocence to move, The love of virtue, truth and peace. [Illustration: MY PRETTY POLLY.] I love my pretty chattering poll, [Illustration: ELIZABETH WITH HER NEW FROCK.] Here is Elizabeth dressed in her new frock, given to her by her mother, for doing what she is bid like a good girl. and kind, no body will like her better for her new clothes. are some little girls who think because they have a new frock on, [Illustration: ROBINSON CRUSOE.] Return with love and tender care, Sold by Turner & Fisher, New York and Philadelphia; id = 23315 author = Anonymous title = Young Soldier date = keywords = illustration summary = YOUNG SOLDIER. This soldier has got leave of absence for a few days, and has joined This is a soldier returning from the hunt, as it is time for him to Here is a soldier going to battle with his knapsack on his back, and his gun in his hand, he is going to meet his fellow soldiers. This is a soldier who fights with a spear. This is an officer of a company of soldiers, he has drawn his men up orders to the soldiers throughout the camp. PLAIN AND COLORED TOY BOOKS assortment of Juvenile Works in America. COLORED TOY BOOKS. Large and Showy Painted Toy Books.--12 kinds. Elegant Edition of Colored Toys.--18 kinds. Golden Edition of Quarto Toys.--12 kinds. Brilliant Edition of Colored Toys.--12 kinds. Colored Mile-End Alphabets: A, B, C, Cards, and Juvenile Prints. Mother''s Present. Infantile Toy Books. One Cent Toy Books. American Juvenile Primer, 12mo; id = 23316 author = Anonymous title = Rose of Affection date = keywords = illustration summary = Said Sally Fry, Said Betsy Price. Said Kitty Lee, "A nice plum cake," Said Lucy Wake. said mother to Mary one day. The doll, if you please, I think I will take, for One day John said, as he made his bow, Tell me, for much I wish to know, Said good Mamma, "My Harry dear, To come straight home from school; PLAIN AND COLORED TOY BOOKS assortment of Juvenile Works in America. COLORED TOY BOOKS. Large and Showy Painted Toy Books.--12 kinds. Elegant Edition of Colored Toys.--18 kinds. Cheap Edition of Post Toys.--18 kinds. Golden Edition of Quarto Toys.--12 kinds. Brilliant Edition of Colored Toys.--12 kinds. Colored Mile-End Alphabets: A, B, C, Cards, and Juvenile Prints. Mother''s Present. Juvenile Gift. Infantile Toy Books. Infantile Toy Books. One Cent Toy Books. American Juvenile Primer, 12mo; Pictorial School Primer, 18mo; Good Child''s Primer, 18mo; Infant Primer, Quarto; Pretty Primer, 32mo; ALL KINDS OF CHILDREN''S BOOKS. id = 23322 author = Anonymous title = The Three Bears date = keywords = Tiny summary = Their porridge was thick, and their chairs and beds good. Their son, Tiny-cub, was like Dame Goose''s lad; Now Bruin, the biggest--the surly old bear-Young Tiny-cub''s bowl, chair, and bed were the best,-It tastes like the food of the surly old bear," Then she tried Tiny-Cub''s bowl, and said, "This is nice; That young bear, Tiny-cub--from him shall I run? Young Tiny-cub said, in a voice very small, In voice like a thunder-storm, roared the big bear. Young Tiny-cub said, and so fierce was his frown, See our pet Tiny-cub can look just like a bear," "WHO IS LYING ON MY BED?" said young Tiny-Cub, To Mammy and Tiny then did big Bruin roar, [Illustration: GOLDENHAIR EATS UP TINY-CUB''S PORRIDGE.] [Illustration: GOLDENHAIR BREAKS THE BOTTOM OUT OF TINY-CUB''S CHAIR.] [Illustration: THE BEARS FIND GOLDENHAIR ASLEEP IN TINY-CUB''S BED.] NEW PICTURE BOOKS FOR LITTLE CHILDREN. id = 23336 author = Anonymous title = The Tiny Story Book. date = keywords = illustration summary = Susy Brown is a good girl; she is willing to give up her play, and them; but when she came home from school, and found her mother tired with their berries, they all gave Susy some, for every body loves built a trap-cage, and set it near the great nut tree. there was a little squirrel in his trap; but A little boy was seen "And you, my little school-boy, is it not a nice swing!" said Amy to her little brother; "how Amy loves to swing her little brother better than to swing herself; times little children have, when they love each other, and try to sitting by the roadside, a poor old man and a little girl; they looked Some little boys who have good clothes, and kind parents to keep them Children, to be loved, should be nice and I love to hear the little birds id = 23398 author = Anonymous title = Infant''s Cabinet of Birds & Beasts date = keywords = illustration summary = _INFANT''S CABINET_ BIRDS & BEASTS. _LONDON. Printed & Sold by Harvey & Darton._ 55, Gracechurch Street, 1820. Price 6d. [Illustration: The Stork.] [Illustration: The Robin.] [Illustration: The Hyena.] [Illustration: The Lion.] [Illustration: The Rhinoceros.] [Illustration: The Camel.] [Illustration: The Swan.] [Illustration: The Vulture.] [Illustration: The Lark.] [Illustration: The Turkey.] [Illustration: The Fox.] [Illustration: The Greyhound.] [Illustration: The Elephant.] [Illustration: The Zebra.] [Illustration: The Crow.] [Illustration: The Cock.] [Illustration: The Pigeon.] [Illustration: The Goldfinch.] [Illustration: The Buffalo.] [Illustration: The Hog.] [Illustration: The Horse.] [Illustration: The Stag.] [Illustration: The Chaffinch.] [Illustration: The Peacock.] [Illustration: The Guinea Hen.] [Illustration: The Blackbird.] [Illustration: The Ox.] [Illustration: The Wolf.] [Illustration: The Tiger.] [Illustration: The Baboon.] [Illustration: The Sparrow.] [Illustration: The Eagle.] id = 23401 author = Anonymous title = Our Pets date = keywords = Pol summary = Pol-ly''s toast; and if mam-ma be wri-ting a let-ter, Top-sy will steal throw a stone twen-ty times in-to the foam-ing sea, Car-lo would And if Har-ry loses his ball a-mong the long grass, Car-lo brings These pi-geons be-long to lit-tle Pol-ly. house to live in, and Pol-ly feeds them e-ve-ry morn-ing with bar-ley un-der the Trees, or Car-lo run-ning o-ver the grass-plot, a-way they The Pi-geons trust Pol-ly, but they will not trust sly puss, Pret-ty, shy pets, are Pol-ly''s pi-geons. But Har-ry''s tame rab-bits You see here Pol-ly and her Pet lamb. it was brought in-to the house and gi-ven to Pol-ly, who fed it with round the fields when she walk-ed out; and Pol-ly said, "If Nan did Lit-tle Pol-ly went e-ve-ry morn-ing to the Poul-try yard to see the Pol-ly was nev-er a-fraid of the fine, fa-mi-ly, but he was quite tame with Pol-ly, and bow-ed like a id = 23404 author = Anonymous title = A Little Girl to her Flowers in Verse date = keywords = illustration summary = LITTLE GIRL This little Daisy we all love, "I''m come to tell good girls and boys, The little Snowdrop, peeping through This is a pretty Primrose, Oh, beauteous, little May-blossom, How I do love the Violet! How snug it hides its little head In the green leaves of its low bed. "Forget me not:" no, lovely flow''r, The Tulip, with its varied hues Of crimson, brown, and rich dark blues, (Tho'' scentless,) splendid you appear, I cannot wonder that the Rose Is such a favourite flower; I don''t admire the Sunflower, FIELD-FLOWERS. the fields they are so sweet, GREEN-HOUSE. And now we''ll see the Green-house Plants: Are planted in the ground. Here are the rich Camellias; Oh, ''tis a splendid sight! PASSION-FLOWER. How gracefully the Passion-flow''r, Shows symmetry, with colours fair, But tell me now, who made these flow''rs, With thankful hearts, each day, each night, Gracechurch-street, London. id = 23407 author = Anonymous title = The Tiny Picture Book date = keywords = illustration; little summary = Upon the green old tree. But sad to hear, adown he fell, CAREFUL be of poor old puss, How kind and loving doth she look-My little Johnny had a dog, Now little John was at his play Dear children, youth is your spring-time; Where little girls are good. And they should love sweet Jesus, too; For his kind blessing pray. HIVES are the homes of little bees, Said little John, one day; LAMB--pretty, little, quiet lamb, O, a little robin''s nest! Four little eggs all blue and white, "''Twas God that taught the little bird Cried little Johnny Lee; For very useful is poor pig. So beauty is of little worth, Can gentle be, and kind. VINES form a cool, refreshing shade, And feed on little lambs, But anchor in a storm. I wish to run about and play. Now run away, you little things, Little boys and girls may romp, id = 23431 author = Anonymous title = Naughty Puppies date = keywords = Tiny summary = _Tiny and his Parents._ There were two little puppy dogs, "Tiny" named, and "Toodles," Tiny was a brownish dog, Tiny played all kinds of tricks. _Tiny, Toodles, and the Turkey._ "Come, Toodles," Tiny said, one day, When the turkey-cock said "Gobble;" Of Tiny and of Toodles, But Tiny yelled till the cock marched off, _Tiny and Toodles behave worse than ever._ Were the consorts of Tiny and Toodles. They let these bad dogs into the house, And Tiny ran off, with his head in the pot, _How Tiny hunted the Cat, and what he got by it._ This was a quiet, good-natured cat. And Master Tiny knew it; _What happened to Tiny and Toodles._ "And to show you I mean to mend your ways, NEW PICTURE BOOKS FOR LITTLE CHILDREN. full-page illustrations, elegantly printed in colors. The Little Dog Trusty. Showy pictorial covers, printed in colors. Standard stories, with full-page showy illustrations. id = 23457 author = Anonymous title = The Keepsake or, Poems and Pictures for Childhood and Youth date = keywords = Edward; Mary; illustration; little summary = _Edward thought he knew better than his Mamma_ 5 George their breakfast shall prepare. "My dear mamma, I love you, pray "Come," the venturous Edward cries, Little thick shoes or thin shoes, which shall be mine? Then come, little black shoes, ''tis now winter weather, You shall wait in my draw''r till the dirt''s gone away; In gay profusion they shall spread And when joyous May shall come, And your mother shall give you a long holiday. In her plaid, in her plaid, Scotia''s daughter shall come, "As you doubt poor Jem''s powers," her mother replied, And quickly come to me, my love." Each shall join to help the others, Whilst little Edward''s cheerful smile, "Come hither, George," young Edmund cried, "O look!" the little Fanny cried, "Oh look, mamma, what lovely flowers! "My dear," cried his mother to William one day, Cried his mother; "my love, lead the way." id = 23467 author = Anonymous title = Fairy''s Album With Rhymes of Fairyland date = keywords = illustration summary = [Illustration: FAIRY''S ALBUM. This is Fairy, wondrous wise, This is Fairy, wondrous wise, Of the tales of fairy times, This is Fairy Fanciful, This is Fairy Fanciful, IN FAIRY''S ALBUM. IN FAIRY''S ALBUM. IN FAIRY''S ALBUM. IN FAIRY''S ALBUM. IN FAIRY''S ALBUM. IN FAIRY''S ALBUM. IN FAIRY''S ALBUM. IN FAIRY''S ALBUM. THE OLD WOMAN WHO LIVED IN A SHOE. THE OLD WOMAN WHO LIVED IN A SHOE. Of a certain old woman who lived in a shoe, Fairy knows her, and says it''s true. Went home weeping sore, and found Who would oft her patience try! This is Master Bean-stalk Jack-Of Miss Fairy''s many friends: OF FAIRY''S FRIENDS. OF FAIRY''S FRIENDS. OF FAIRY''S FRIENDS. OF FAIRY''S FRIENDS. OF FAIRY''S FRIENDS. OF FAIRY''S FRIENDS. OF FAIRY''S FRIENDS. OF FAIRY''S FRIENDS. OF FAIRY''S FRIENDS. OF FAIRY''S FRIENDS. OF FAIRY''S FRIENDS. OF FAIRY''S FRIENDS. OF FAIRY''S FRIENDS. Fairy fell asleep one day id = 28165 author = Anonymous title = The Adventures of a Squirrel, Supposed to be Related by Himself date = keywords = Bentley; Huntley; Miss; Mrs. summary = said to one of my servants: "I wonder how this squirrel got in my as they entered the room, they paid the usual compliments to Mrs. Greville, (which was the name of the good lady who found me,) but _Fanny._ What a pretty squirrel you have got, Miss Greville: what The boy luckily loved money better than squirrels, so went and come and tell us about your squirrel." Henny then ran up stairs, said the alderman, "she shall not have a cage: it would be throwing money away." "I say she shall have a cage," said the This young fellow no sooner found Miss Huntley kept a squirrel, Miss Huntley, he said he would came and drink tea with her once thought of a bottle and bason being so near a squirrel-cage, as Bentley, give me your squirrel, and I''ll think no more about it. cage and said the squirrel had jumped out of the window. id = 28660 author = Anonymous title = Phebe, the Blackberry Girl Uncle Thomas''s Stories for Good Children date = keywords = child; illustration; little summary = "''Poor little girl, you fell,'' said she, Thus, thought I, to her Lamb that little maid might sing! For rain and mountain storms, the like thou need''st not fear; Rest little young one, rest; thou hast forgot the day Thou knowest that twice a day I brought thee in this can That ''tis thy mother''s heart which is working so in thee? [Illustration: Father William and the Young Man.] You are old, Father William, the young man said, You are old, Father William, the young man still cries, You are old, Father William, the young man still cries, _Girl._ Come, little Dog, ''tis your master''s will _Girl._ No, little Dog, it is far best to learn soon, [Illustration: "Put up thy work, dear Mother."] Put up thy work, I pray thee, Put up thy work, dear mother, Put up thy work, dear mother, Liv''d William, a good little child, id = 22756 author = Apjohn, Fannie Louise title = The Enchanted Island date = keywords = Cyril; Daimur; King; Magician; Prince; Princess; Queen; Redmond; Tasmir summary = "Then we must be looking towards the Island of Laurel," said Daimur, King Cyril then told them how Daimur was going to do them a good deal After walking for some time Daimur, who was carrying the old spade, set Daimur went with the Princess to look at it, and found it was indeed as All the next day the King and Queen and little Princess Maya went about Daimur told them of the ship which was anchored at the Magician''s door, "Rather," said Prince Daimur, "let us be thankful to the kind old fairy island, which Daimur, who had on his cap and spectacles said was the cave and led by Daimur, Prince Redmond and King Cyril, made their way "King Daimur," said she, "I know you are good and kind. "Don''t frighten her, Daimur," said Prince Redmond as he stepped over niece, Queen Amy, and Daimur told the new Princess that the Evil id = 17744 author = Appleton, Victor title = The Moving Picture Boys on the War Front Or, The Hunt for the Stolen Army Films date = keywords = Blake; Charlie; Frenchman; Hadley; Joe; Labenstein; Macaroni; Mr.; Secor; french; german; picture summary = "When will you want us again, Mr. Hadley?" asked Blake, as he and Joe interruption came," said Mr. Hadley to the moving picture boys. Joe and Blake had finished making a fine set of films, showing the line," observed Joe to Blake, as they sent the boxed reels to New York commanding officer to observe more closely the work of Blake and Joe. And for a few days before the last of the new films had been taken the "We''ll take the regular cameras," said Blake, as he and Joe talked it "Wonder how Blake''s making out?" asked Charlie of Joe, as they walked He called in French, but Joe and Blake knew what he said. "Here she comes, Blake!" cried Joe, as the two boys stood together at And by the time Joe and Blake, with the help of Charlie, had set up Having nothing to picture, Blake and Joe turned away from the camera for id = 21188 author = Appleton, Victor title = Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope date = keywords = Britten; Captain; Damon; Koku; Mr.; Ned; Newton; Swift; Tom; illustration summary = [Illustration: Tom Swift Appeared Calm] [Illustration: Ned Newton, Tom''s Chum] Though Tom had assured him that the little disk was still in place, Ned [Illustration: Tom''s Giant Servant Koku] [Illustration: Tom Carried the Green Disk] [Illustration: Tom and Ned Exchanged Glances] [Illustration: "I Know Mr. Stern," Grinned Tom] [Illustration: Mr. Swift, Tom''s Father] [Illustration: "Hello, Dad," Said Tom] [Illustration: Tom Saw Mr. Damon to the Door] "You drive, Tom," said Ned, for they had come from the Swift home in his "Bless my operating table, if it isn''t Tom and Ned!" exclaimed Mr. Damon, seeing his visitors enter. [Illustration: "Look, Ned," Tom Cried] [Illustration: Tom Searched the Man] [Illustration: Tom and Ned Flew South] being done, Tom and Ned went to the home of Mr. Damon to ask if he would "Do you think it''ll work, Tom?" asked Ned Newton anxiously as he [Illustration: Ned Followed Tom] [Illustration: Tom Swift Was Worried] id = 19258 author = Appleton, Victor, II title = Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung date = keywords = Ames; Arv; Bud; Chow; Enterprises; Hound; Mel; Mirov; Mr.; Sandy; Sea; Swift; Tom summary = "How close to earth is our Jupiter probe missile?" Bud Barclay asked Tom "Right, Dad. So long!" Tom hung up and reported the news to Bud. Mrs. Swift, slender and sweet-faced, gave Tom a hug and greeted Bud "Let''s try the Fat Man suits first," Tom told Bud. Turning to Slim Tom and Bud each climbed into a Fat Man suit and went Finally Tom said, "Bud, we could skin-dive at this depth." Bud began groping his way upward just as Tom came alongside of him. of Bud. Tom and Chow, meanwhile, would join Hank and his crew aboard the As the boys flew back to Enterprises, Bud threw Tom a quizzical glance. By the time Bud left the laboratory half an hour later, Tom had already "Guess I gunned my new skin-diving jet a bit too hard," Tom said Tom was thrilled, and even Bud realized that Mr. Swift''s cautious report id = 23459 author = Archer, Jean C. title = Fishy-Winkle date = keywords = Fishy; illustration summary = The Dumpy Books for Children 6. A Cat Book. _A Cloth Case to contain Twelve Volumes can be had, price 2s. Mistress O''Hara lives down by the sea, She has three little children, the eldest is four This morning poor Mistress O''Hara looks blue, "If you please ''m, the children have all run away!" bother those children--well, first let us look She takes a big stick and makes tracks for the sea, Yama-Guchi, she knows, leads the Twins by the nose, The children are _gone_!! And rolls on the sands in the depths of despair. It scratches her nose and gets into her eye; Are the children, all looking as chirpy as flies; "My name''s Fishy-Winkle--I live in the sea, They bring up the go-cart and Fishy jumps down. For Fishy, though he looks so small, The children look at him with awe, And up the children jump; "Be sure and come again," they cried, id = 28996 author = Archer, Thomas title = Miss Grantley''s Girls, and the Stories She Told Them date = keywords = Antoine; Bashley; Christmas; Dormeur; Dryce; Franz; Grantley; Jaggers; London; Mary; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Sara; man; old summary = principal manufacturers, the Jorrings, who were county people, and Mr. Belfort the banker, and Mrs. Durand, and the Selways, and old Dr. Speight, and the Norburys, had handsome houses and kept their carriages. old-fashioned house that Miss Grantley had taken to open a school in. It was of course a good thing for Miss Grantley that she had her own old "Come, Antoine," he said, "you have had a long day''s work, and we dined "And you, grandpère," he said, touching the old man''s hand; "why will look after the girl; then I mean to call on the old man, and send him "Bring down the boy, and let me look at his dear little face," said old The dear old man said no more, but pressed my hand--his other hand upon We are now but a few days to Christmas, when one night the old man comes id = 18760 author = Aris, Ernest A. (Ernest Alfred) title = Wee Peter Pug The Story of a Bit of Mischief and What Came of It date = keywords = illustration summary = Saalfield Publishing Company Chicago Akron, Ohio New York Feeling very proud, Wee Peter trotted off to tell his chum, Nigger, At the other end of the garden was Mrs. Hen with her chicks. "Such a lark!" cried Wee Peter. Wee Peter Pug cried, "I''ve hidden the Dame''s shoe!" "Does Mrs. Duck know?" asked Sir Cockerel. "No, let''s see if we can find her," said Wee Peter. "I''ve hidden the Dame''s shoe," said Peter. I''ve hidden the Dame''s shoe!" Billy''s "Let''s go back and see my Dame look for her shoe," suggested Wee Peter "Can''t we find a better place to hide it?" said Wee Peter. It is a sad ending to the story of Wee Peter Pug. But just as the Dame came out into the garden Wee Peter had picked up her shoe and was So you see instead of Wee Peter Pug hiding the shoe, it was the shoe id = 16073 author = Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay) title = Wreaths of Friendship: A Gift for the Young date = keywords = Archy; Charles; F.C.W.; God; Harry; Ned; T.S.A.; William; boy; good; illustration; little summary = "Every thing went wrong to-day, mother," she said; "I couldn''t help feeling "Oh, I forgot!" he said, and went and laid the good book carefully away. William?" said his mother, after Henry had gone away; "when we speak he went singing away, he felt as happy as any little boy could wish to "I should like to go, very well," said Charley; "but I know father will be of course, mean to ask whether I was at school to-day, and if I said yes, I "Father says a falsehood hurts a boy a great deal more than he thinks for. feel better," she said, after she had held them in her hand for a little "I wonder," said she, "if dear mother has pretty flowers in heaven. "I don''t know why it makes others feel sad to think of heaven," said the Mr Williams took his little boy by the hand, and said kindly to him, "Come, id = 29415 author = Avery, Harold title = Soldiers of the Queen date = keywords = Aunt; Barbara; Brenlands; Crouch; Fenleigh; Fosberton; Garston; Helen; Jack; Joe; Mab; Mabel; Melchester; Mr.; Queen; Raymond; Rosher; Tinkleby; Valentine; look summary = Valentine, d''you know that your cousin Jack is coming to be a "I wish you''d take more care what you''re up to, Jack," said Valentine. "I''m sorry Jack wouldn''t come with you," said Queen Mab on the Saturday Once or twice Jack turned to find his aunt watching him with a look in "You don''t mean to say you''re fond of tin soldiers, Jack?" said Aunt "Well, Jack," she said, looking up for a moment to straighten her back, "I''ve got no money to give away to beggars," said Jack; "and I tell you "Look here, Raymond," said Valentine, after a moment''s pause, "I tell Valentine said good-night, and turned off in the direction of the "I wonder how it is," said Jack to Valentine that evening as they were following day, and Jack was not sorry when the time came to turn in. id = 14402 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Old Mr. Crow date = keywords = Crow; Green; Jasper; Mr. summary = "What''s the matter?" Jasper Jay inquired, for Mr. Crow was looking all Jasper Jay said Mr. Crow''s name without once But Farmer Green never knew how Mr. Crow felt about the matter. "I''ve scared that old crow away at last," he said. Old Mr. Crow was feeling very happy, because he had a new umbrella--the the umbrella; and once Mr. Crow had let Jasper hold it for as long as ten Left alone in the woods with Mr. Crow''s umbrella, Jasper Jay had a fine Jasper Jay closed the umbrella quickly and handed it to Mr. Crow with a Now, it hadn''t rained long before Jasper Jay came hurrying up to Mr. Crow, where he sat on Farmer Green''s fence, and crawled under the "That''s a good idea, too," said old Mr. Crow. new coat for him; like Jasper Jay, everybody was afraid that Mr. Crow "He''s a bright young fellow," said Jasper Jay. Old Mr. Crow coughed. id = 15528 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Cuffy Bear date = keywords = Bear; Cuffy; Green; Mr.; Mrs.; Silkie summary = Far up on the side of Blue Mountain lived Cuffy Bear with his father and winter long Cuffy was just as good as any little bear could be. Gently Mrs. Bear roused Cuffy and Silkie. The pricks of the porcupine''s quills made Cuffy Bear''s paws so sore that time Cuffy was a very good little bear. After leaving the wonderful spring Cuffy Bear was so long getting home And soon Mr. Bear had Cuffy on one knee, and Silkie on the other, and he was telling Another day had come and all the morning long Cuffy Bear and his sister "The ice will soon go out," Mr. Bear said to Cuffy''s mother at breakfast Cuffy he reached out and gave that naughty, frightened little bear a One day Cuffy Bear and his little sister Silkie had been making sand Cuffy Bear found many good things in Farmer Green''s lunch basket. id = 18626 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Major Monkey date = keywords = Crow; Major; Monkey; Mr. summary = "Major Monkey," said the newcomer, knocking off his cap with one hand Major Monkey and old Mr. Crow had a long talk. In reply to Mr. Crow''s questions, Major Monkey explained that he was a introducing everybody to "his old friend, Major Monkey." "He''ll be here soon," he said when people asked him where Major Monkey Major Monkey touched his cap to Mr. Crow. hadn''t been for Peter Mink and Tommy Fox. As soon as Major Monkey showed himself, after throwing the apple at And turning to his friend, the Major, Mr. Crow said: "Which of these Major Monkey opened his hand and gave Mr. Crow a good look at his Now and then old Mr. Crow flew up and tried to talk with Major Monkey. Mr. Crow took good care not to lose sight of Major Monkey. And Major Monkey turned to Mr. Crow and said: id = 18630 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Frisky Squirrel date = keywords = Frisky; Green; Mr.; Squirrel summary = was Farmer Green''s wheat--and his corn, too, which Frisky liked most of One day Frisky Squirrel came upon Jasper Jay''s nest when Jasper and One day Frisky Squirrel was playing in the woods when he came upon a Frisky Squirrel went home then; and he told his mother what sport he One day Frisky Squirrel was looking for something to eat in the woods, When Frisky Squirrel and Uncle Sammy Coon arrived at Farmer Green''s Among all his friends, Frisky Squirrel liked to play with Jimmy Rabbit Now, if there was one thing that Frisky Squirrel liked a little better "I''m going past Farmer Green''s house right now," Mr. Crow told Frisky. Long before Frisky Squirrel reached Farmer Green''s place, he began to For several days after that Frisky Squirrel did very little except Freddie Weasel was one of the few with whom Frisky Squirrel never id = 18652 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Henrietta Hen date = keywords = Green; Henrietta; Polly; Rooster; Whitey summary = There were times when Henrietta Hen took pains that all her neighbors everybody to know that Henrietta Hen had laid another of her famous eggs. Henrietta Hen took one long last look at him. All this time Henrietta Hen hadn''t said a word. "I''m too proud to talk with you," said Henrietta Hen. "Really, I mustn''t be seen talking with you," Henrietta Hen told Mr. Crow. "Good Afternoon!" Henrietta Hen greeted the Rooster. "That''s just what the cockerel said!" Henrietta Hen exclaimed. Henrietta Hen said that she hadn''t noticed which cockerel it was. Polly Plymouth Rock didn''t like Henrietta Hen''s remark. "Johnnie Green has played a mean trick on me," Henrietta Hen cackled. "I''d like to see her," Henrietta Hen had said. "I don''t know whether you can help me or not," said Henrietta Hen. "_One_ feather wouldn''t do me any good," said Henrietta Hen with a id = 18656 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Pony Twinkleheels date = keywords = Ebenezer; Farmer; Green; Johnnie; Twinkleheels summary = When Johnnie Green sent him along the road at a trot, Twinkleheels'' tiny pasture Johnnie Green no longer turned Twinkleheels out to graze. Throwing currants at Twinkleheels became one of Johnnie Green''s favorite old horse Ebenezer, who stood in the stall next to Twinkleheels. "Was Twinkleheels doing all that kicking?" Farmer Green asked Johnnie. "We threw a few currants at old Ebenezer," Johnnie Green explained Before Twinkleheels came to the farm to live, Johnnie Green had thought When Johnnie Green turned Twinkleheels and the old horse Ebenezer into "I used to think Ebenezer was a slow old horse," Twinkleheels remarked Johnnie fed Twinkleheels and Ebenezer and the bays. And so did Johnnie Green, riding on Twinkleheels. When Johnnie Green next led him out of the barn Twinkleheels "I''ll put Twinkleheels in the barn again," said Johnnie. Johnnie Green brought Twinkleheels out of the barn by his id = 18662 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Buster Bumblebee date = keywords = Bumblebee; Buster; Carpenter; Green; Johnnie summary = So that was Buster Bumblebee''s first home--the old house in the meadow. As soon as he saw that Buster Bumblebee wanted to talk with him, old Mr. Crow was willing enough to listen, for he always liked to know about thing was; for Buster Bumblebee did not know a jug when he saw one. The worker who told these things to Buster Bumblebee actually laughed in After Buster Bumblebee left the old house in the meadow, where Mrs. Field When Buster Bumblebee told Whiteface the Carpenter Bee, that he hated to Buster Bumblebee was going to have a fine new house, and that the So Buster Bumblebee began calling at the Carpenter''s house every day. "A raising bee!" Buster Bumblebee exclaimed, when he heard Jimmy Rabbit''s kind of bee that Jimmy Rabbit had told him about) Buster Bumblebee "I didn''t see him," said Buster Bumblebee, looking much puzzled. id = 18953 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Dickie Deer Mouse date = keywords = Deer; Dickie; Mouse; Mr. summary = In many other ways Dickie Deer Mouse was like Frisky Squirrel himself. "That''s Simon Screecher!" Dickie Deer Mouse exclaimed under his breath. Dickie Deer Mouse had to repeat that speech several times before Mr. Crow noticed him. For a few days after his visit to Mr. Crow''s elm, Dickie Deer Mouse kept But during his hunt for birds'' nests Dickie Deer Mouse was careful to But Dickie Deer Mouse only looked very wise and said nothing. Dickie Deer Mouse couldn''t help being worried when Mr. Crow said that. At the mention of Fatty Coon''s name Dickie Deer Mouse had to smile. Of course Jasper Jay knew where Dickie Deer Mouse lived. In one way, especially, Fatty Coon and Dickie Deer Mouse were alike: Now, Dickie Deer Mouse liked the woods in which he had always lived. "What place?" Dickie Deer Mouse asked them as he looked from one to id = 20097 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Mrs. Ladybug date = keywords = Green; Junebug; Ladybug; Mrs.; tale summary = she had to stop now and then to talk to her neighbors, because Mrs. Ladybug dearly loved a bit of gossip. That might seem an odd remark--unless one happened to know how Mrs. Ladybug freed the orchard of the tiny pests that attacked it. Goodness knows what Farmer Green would have done had Mrs. Ladybug and And Mehitable Moth nodded her head to everything that little Mrs. Ladybug said. THE next day Buster Bumblebee set out for the orchard to find Mrs. Ladybug. little Mrs. Ladybug opened her shell-like, black-dotted, red back and "I must fly over to the garden and have a look at those potatoes," Mrs. Ladybug thought. SOME busybody went straight to Jennie Junebug and told her what Mrs. Ladybug had said. "I have so many children that I don''t know what to do," said little Mrs. Ladybug. id = 20716 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Timothy Turtle date = keywords = Crow; Johnnie; Mr.; Timothy; Turtle summary = It was pleasant for Timothy Turtle that he lived in Black Creek, for he "I suppose----" Timothy Turtle said to his young friend, old Mr. Crow--"I suppose Mr. Alligator is a fine flier." "Then that''s another way in which he''s like me!" Timothy Turtle cried. Timothy Turtle said bluntly that he had always been told that Mr. Crow "But don''t let Timothy Turtle see you!" Mr. Crow had warned Jasper. "Well," said Timothy Turtle, drawing a long breath, "I''ll tell you right All day long Timothy Turtle stayed on the Beaver dam. Of course Timothy Turtle was glad that Johnnie Green was gone. "I should think," Mr. Crow told Timothy, "you''d want Johnnie Green to "There!" Johnnie Green cried when they had Timothy Turtle where they Anyhow, neither old Mr. Crow nor Timothy Turtle had ever seen anything "Oh, I''d want to think a while," said Timothy Turtle. "Well, it''s about time you learned," said Timothy Turtle. id = 21078 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Miss Kitty Cat Slumber-Town Tales date = keywords = Cat; Green; Kitty; Miss; Mrs. summary = [Illustration: Miss Kitty Cat Chased Old Dog Spot. MISS KITTY CAT CHASED OLD DOG SPOT MISS KITTY CAT LOOKED CALMLY AT RUSTY WREN MISS KITTY CAT SEES MOSES MOUSE one knew it better than Miss Kitty Cat. Around the farmhouse she was politeness itself--when there was anybody SOMEHOW old dog Spot and Miss Kitty Cat never became good friends. the time Miss Kitty Cat arrived on the farm in Pleasant Valley Spot had FRISKY SQUIRREL was much more at home in the trees than Miss Kitty Cat Miss Kitty Cat was right there in the kitchen while Mrs. Green was "I DON''T understand," said old dog Spot to Miss Kitty Cat one day, "why "What do you think of that?" Miss Kitty Cat asked Mrs. Green. Mrs. Green soon learned that Miss Kitty Cat was not quite of the same "That''s all, Mrs. Green," Miss Kitty said. id = 21203 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Grandfather Mole date = keywords = Grandfather; Meadow; Mole; Mouse; Mr. summary = long time while Grandfather Mole was tunnelling his way from the garden Since Rusty Wren didn''t know, he asked Grandfather Mole--in little more The Worm-eating Warbler asked why Grandfather Mole didn''t dig a new hole "What do you think Grandfather Mole has just said to me?" Mrs. Robin the rain-drops began to patter on top of Grandfather Mole''s sunshade Mr. Meadow Mouse cried in a brisk voice: "I''ll thank you, sir, for the loan he wanted to be) Mr. Meadow Mouse said that he hoped Grandfather Mole Since news always travels fast in Pleasant Valley and tales such as Mr. Crow told spread more rapidly than any other, it wasn''t long before Mrs. Robin repeated Mr. Crow''s remarks in Grandfather Mole''s hearing. "If I wanted to know, I''d go and find Grandfather Mole," Mrs. Robin way about Grandfather Mole''s galleries as well as Mr. Meadow Mouse. id = 21322 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Betsy Butterfly Tuck-Me-In Tales date = keywords = Betsy; Butterfly; Ladybug; Mrs. summary = LITTLE Mrs. Ladybug said that she wished Betsy Butterfly no ill luck. MUCH to Mrs. Ladybug''s surprise, she did not find Betsy Butterfly in the The sun hung low in the west when Mrs. Ladybug found Betsy Butterfly LITTLE did Betsy Butterfly guess what Mrs. Ladybug intended to say to Well, Mrs. Ladybug was waiting for Betsy Butterfly among the flowers. Betsy Butterfly had listened in amazement to Mrs. Ladybug''s words. NOW, a crowd had gathered quickly around Betsy Butterfly and Mrs. Ladybug; for the field people are quick to notice anything unusual. But Mrs. Ladybug said that Daddy Longlegs had _seen_ Betsy with her face buried So Mrs. Ladybug and Daddy Longlegs set forth to find Betsy Butterfly. Betsy Butterfly was so cordial that Mrs. Ladybug couldn''t help looking "Come!" said Joseph Bumble, turning suddenly to Betsy Butterfly. "I happen to know," said he, "that Betsy Butterfly has a picture of id = 28293 author = Bailey, Arthur Scott title = The Tale of Jolly Robin date = keywords = Crow; Jasper; Jolly; Mr.; Robin summary = [Illustration: Jolly Robin Asks Jasper Jay About The Sign At last Jolly Robin stopped laughing long enough to ask Jimmy to Jolly Robin laughed when Jasper said that. And Jolly Robin laughed and said to them gaily: Jasper would be sure to tell people that Jolly Robin So Jolly Robin had to wait all the long day, while Jasper Jay did a With Jolly Robin following close behind him, Jasper Jay flew directly Jolly Robin was too frightened to laugh when he saw Johnnie Green''s Not wanting to hurt his cousin''s feelings, Jolly Robin said that he And since Jolly Robin said he would be delighted to look at them, if "Good!" said Jolly Robin. Later, when Jolly Robin met old Mr. Crow, he learned that his cousin, Jolly Robin was there, and his wife, and old Mr. Crow, Rusty Willie would have liked to know what Jolly Robin was going to say id = 19661 author = Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin title = Tell Me Another Story: The Book of Story Programs date = keywords = Bear; Christmas; Emperor; Gillibloom; King; Mother; Mr.; Peter; Prince; Princess; Rabbit; Santa; Star; child; come; little summary = "Oh, thank you!" said the little boy as he smiled down at her. But at the window opposite the old house there sat a little boy with came to the window and looked out, and the little boy nodded to him, And at last the little boy came into the room where the old man sat. "I thank you for the toy soldier, my little friend," said the old man, "You are given away as a present," the little boy said. "I won''t learn to play on a jews-harp," said the little Prince when We shall now hear how Ole Luk-Oie came to a little boy named Hjalmar, "Here it is beautiful in winter!" said the little girl. "Some call me Elder Tree Mother," said the little girl in the tree, "How beautiful that was!" said the little boy. The grass looked like a forest of trees to the little red id = 16731 author = Baker, Karle Wilson title = The Garden of the Plynck date = keywords = Avrillia; Echo; Garden; Gunki; Gunkus; Pirlaps; Plynck; Sara; Schlorge; Snimmy; Snoodle; Teacup summary = know, my dear," she said, turning to Sara, "that no Snimmy can endure Sara sat looking down the path, then at the dimples in her hand. Sara was left looking at a middle-aged fairy-gentleman with a little Now, however, she remembered Sara, and asked, "Would you like to look "But there isn''t any bottom," said Sara, lifting eyes like black Sara, remembering Pirlaps and his white trousers, looked so eager and "To be sure he has," said Avrillia, looking a little amused. And when Avrillia saw Sara she came toward her with the loveliest look "I thought so," said Avrillia, with relief, "but Sara seemed to think "Never mind, Avrillia," said Pirlaps, soothingly, and Sara noticed "Oh, that''s lovely," said Avrillia, looking at Pirlaps gratefully out "Why, certainly, Sara," said Pirlaps, looking down at her with his "Now for the waffles, Sara," said Pirlaps; and Avrillia stooped and id = 28349 author = Baker, Sarah S. (Sarah Schoonmaker) title = The Golden House date = keywords = Alma; Blackie; Decima; Frans; God; Jan; Karin; Nono; Pelle; Uncle; boy; like; little; look summary = Karin stretched out her hands, took the little brown baby in her arms, "Not Nono in heaven yet!" said Karin, pressing the dark baby to her "Nono sets a good example to the other boys," said Jan one day. "It''s a dear little room," said the child, "and we all like to be Alma really looked like the guardian angel she meant to be to Nono and Nono was a happy boy when he went out from Alma''s room with a little "Nono has not meant to be a bad boy," said Jan; "and I have forgiven "Uncle Pelle helped me about it a little," said Nono honestly. "Pelle does not often let anybody come into his room but me," said Nono "You are the right kind of a boy, Nono," said Jan, with hearty "I am not fit to be the father of a boy like Nono," said Pietro one id = 19930 author = Baker, Willard F. title = The Boy Ranchers Among the Indians; Or, Trailing the Yaquis date = keywords = Bud; Diamond; Dick; Floyd; Indians; Kid; Nort; Rolling; Rosemary; Snake; Stone; Yaquis summary = "Rosemary and Floyd?" questioned Bud. "More news of the Indians, or I miss my guess!" murmured Bud. And while the solitary horseman is rapidly approaching, I will endeavor "Rosemary and Floyd are carried off by the Yaquis!" he added. "Did he see Rosemary and Floyd carried off?" Dick wanted to know. Rosemary and Floyd looked, several men toppled from their saddles, and The Yaqui grinned, but did not take his eyes from Rosemary or Floyd, "What would Rosemary and Floyd be doing with fireworks?" asked Bud. better than I can," and the cowboy appealed to Bud. Thereupon the boy rancher talked to Buck Tooth in a way he knew his "But did he see anything of Rosemary and Floyd?" asked Nort. hour that Rosemary and Floyd remained in the hands of the Yaquis meant "Did you see anything of Rosemary or Floyd?" asked Bud anxiously. id = 23453 author = Bakewell, Esther title = The Book of One Syllable date = keywords = Mr.; Mrs.; Saib summary = this sad state she lay for a long time, till at last she went to sleep. came near the sea coast, and Saib saw a ship out at sea, with her sails Saib felt it a hard task to do such things as he was told to do, for he Saib soon found out that they felt for him; and he would look at Mrs. Bright and think how kind she must be; and he would wish Mr. Bright had Mr. and Mrs. Bright felt so much grief for the state the poor boy was in his way; and though he was at first in a great rage, the sum Mr. Bright said he would give for Saib was so large a one, that Mr. Stone "Thank you," said Frank, as in great haste he took hold of the spoon. Jane then ran for her hat, and, in great joy, took her doll, and went id = 18442 author = Baldwin, James title = Fifty Famous Stories Retold date = keywords = Dick; England; King; Robin; Rome; Sir; day; great; illustration; man summary = Late in the day the king came to the hut of a wood-cut-ter. When night came, the king lay awake for a long time, and thought about "O king!" said the wise men, "if we only knew what things your sons "Fair sir," said the wise man, "answer me this question: If, instead "Fair sir," said the wise man, "answer me this question: If, instead "You shall live," said the shepherd, "until the day that you die, and In Scotland, in the time of King Robert Bruce, there lived a brave man "Well," said the king, "go and tell the men of Gotham that I shall "Let us ride back to London, and tell the king all about them," said "Now, my little folks," said the king, "I want to ask you some "Great king," he said, "is it true that you offer a prize to the man id = 20068 author = Baldwin, May title = Sarah''s School Friend date = keywords = Clay; Cunningham; George; Horatia; Howroyd; Mark; Miss; Mrs; Nancy; Naomi; Ousebank; Sarah; Uncle summary = study; we can talk better alone,'' said her uncle before Sarah''s father minutes looking very grave, and said, ''Please, Miss Sarah, the master said, "Try and make Miss Sarah come down, for master he gets into such a ''Sarah is right in one way, mother,'' said George before Mrs Clay could her young charge.--''Sarah, I said the minute you saw us come out of a an'' I''m sure Sarah''ll only learn good from ''er,'' said Mrs Clay. ''She''s not good-lookin'','' said Mrs Clay, who alluded to Horatia and was Mr Howroyd said quickly, ''I shall begin to think you are ill, Sarah, or Sarah did not make any reply, but said, ''Good-night, Horatia,'' and turned ''You look anything but dying,'' said Sarah, with a glance at Horatia''s ''Oh, come, father, I''m not going to have a word said against Miss Sarah. ''George says he''s going to see his father,'' said Mrs Clay. id = 15348 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = Blown to Bits; or, The Lonely Man of Rakata date = keywords = CHAPTER; Captain; Crown; D.D.; God; Illustrations; Java; Kathleen; Kathy; Kemp; Krakatoa; MARSHALL; Massa; Moses; Mr.; Mrs.; Nadgel; Nigel; Rakata; Rev.; Roy; SUSAN; Spinkie; Story; Sumatra; Tale; Van; Verkimier; WARNER; Winnie; child; good; hermit; life; little; look; man summary = "Father," said the tall man to the short one, "I do like to hear the Nigel could not help laughing at the way she said this as he handed her "But--excuse me," said Nigel, "your man spoke of you as a hermit--a sort der Kemp laid down his paddle, and, looking round, asked Nigel if he "But you are not old," said Nigel, wishing to turn the hermit''s mind "Look out, Moses," said Van der Kemp. "We get along wonderfully fast, Van der Kemp," said Nigel, while resting "Look here, run that to the mast-head," said Van der Kemp, handing a red "You see, Nigel," said Van der Kemp that night, as the two friends paced "Will it come again soon?" asked Nigel, turning to Van der Kemp. "I have been told," said the hermit to Nigel, as they went down with "It seems to me," he said to Nigel and the hermit who stood close beside id = 21202 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = Fighting the Whales date = keywords = Bill; Fred; Lokins; Tom; boat; man; ship; whale summary = The captain laughed, and, looking up at the sky, said: "I don''t like "Tom," said I, "what like is a whale?" of the whale, which could not yet be seen by the men on deck, I saw a ship; before I had time to ask what it was, a whale''s head rose to the with Tom Lokins got upon the whale''s body, with long-handled sharp "Hand me an iron and line, Bob," said Tom, looking up at me. The shark came close to the side of the whale at that moment, and Tom cuttle-fish as long as a whale-boat. men took to their boats at once, and in _ten minutes_ the ship went "I''ve been thinkin''," said Tom slowly, "that if a whale makes his "Don''t you know?" said Tom Lokins, "why, it''s a glass that makes little "There she blows!" said Tom Lokins, in a low voice, as the fish came up id = 23262 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = Chasing the Sun date = keywords = Bob; Bowie; Captain; Fred; Grant; Hans; Norway; Sam; Snowflake; Sorrel; Temple summary = "Hurrah for old Norway!" shouted Fred Temple with delight, when he first "Oh, Grant," said Sam, looking back and shaking his head, "give up "Now for the fish-market, Sam," cried Fred, leaping out of bed when the "Who cares for the fish-market?" said Sam testily, as he turned round in described that Fred Temple and Sam Sorrel arrived on the scene. "Sam," said Fred, touching his friend''s arm, "look here, sketch me "Mind yourself here," shouted Fred, looking back at Grant, who was Fred and Sam looked at the two beds. "Good-day, Captain," cried Fred, as the boat drew near. Fred and Sam led the way; Grant and the steward followed. "Well, Hans, anything wrong?" said Fred starting and looking round. Away Fred Temple went up the mountain-side like a deer, followed by Sam "Sam Sorrel," said Fred Temple one day to his friend while they were id = 23263 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = The Fugitives: The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar date = keywords = Breezy; CHAPTER; Christians; Ebony; God; Hockins; Jesus; Laihova; Lord; Madagascar; Malagasy; Mamba; Mark; Prince; Queen; Rafaravavy; Rakota; Ranavalona; Ravonino; Ruth; Secretary; Voalavo; come; man summary = "Here, massa," said Ebony, handing the food to Mark, "you divide, I "You are welcome, since you come as a friend," said Mark, "though I must "The soldiers of the Queen," said Ravonino, in answer to Mark Breezy''s "My sister, Ra-Ruth," said the guide, presenting her to his new friends. "My friend is not a man, but a--a woman, a young girl," said Ravonino, "Now, my friend," he said, turning to John Hockins, with an air and tone "Poor man," said Ebony, who looked over his shoulder with profound rid of objectionable queens in that way," said Mark. "But do you really think," said Mark, "that Rafaravavy is in great "Come," said their friend of the previous day--the Secretary--to Mark "What am I to do with it, my poor friend?" said Mark. "I have heard something of this," said Mark, "from the friend who guided "Farewell, dear friend," said Ravonino, grasping Mark''s hand, "God grant id = 23271 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = Sunk at Sea date = keywords = CHAPTER; Captain; Cupples; Dall; Foam; Larry; Muggins; O''Hale; Osten; South; man summary = "I want to go to sea, father," said he one evening after tea, looking in "A strange man that," said the captain, turning to Will; "he is a "My lads," said Captain Dall, sitting down in the stern of his boat, and the captain''s boat were Will Osten, Larry O''Hale, Goff, Muggins, and "Sure, so''s Christmas, doctor, but it''s a long way off," said Larry. "Captain," said Will Osten, "the wind has almost died away, yet it seems "That is true, Larry," said the captain; "I''m inclined to think it would "Mr Cupples is right, lads," said the captain; "we''d have no chance in Our hero, Captain Dall, Mr Cupples, Larry O''Hale, and Muggins, were "It''s of no use, Larry," said the captain; "we can''t help ourselves. "Friend," said Captain Dall, taking the hand of the tall savage in his "There''s no help for it, captain," said Will Osten. id = 23272 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = The Story of the Rock date = keywords = Eddystone; John; Maroon; Martha; Mrs; Potter; Rock; Rudyerd; Smeaton; Teddy; Tommy summary = worked on the building of the Eddystone lighthouse, with the story of "Martha!" said John, in a solemn voice, holding up his finger, "think great work of building on the wave-lashed rock. approach, so John Potter went down to the shore to look with some During this period, our friend John Potter, being a steady, able man, "The boy is right, Martha," said John, laughing, "for a lighthouse To which Teddy Maroon replied, by turning to John Potter and father''s intentions; so John Potter went off to the Eddystone rock, and Meanwhile Mr Thomas Potter (our old friend Tommy--now, as we have said "Well, John," said the visitor, turning to his father''s old friend, work: I''d like to hear what your old father would say to it, Teddy." "Never mind the fifth place, Teddy," interrupted old John, "like yer "An'' that''s not a bad season''s work, lad," said old John. id = 23274 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = Lost in the Forest: Wandering Will''s Adventures in South America date = keywords = Andes; Bunco; Captain; Don; Griffin; Larry; Muggins; O''Hale; Old; Osten; Peter; South; man summary = Presently Will Osten saw a dark object like a small canoe three friends of our hero--Mr Cupples the mate, Muggins, and Larry "Ay, it''s that sea-cook, Larry O''Hale," cried Muggins aloud; "he was fact that Larry O''Hale, Muggins, and Will Osten were among the crew of Be this as it may, Will Osten and Larry O''Hale, Muggins, and Old Peter, "I can tell you that, Larry," said Will Osten; "we are in Peru; though Larry obeyed; Old Peter seized and operated on the last bird, and Bunco "You''re not going to sleep there, Larry?" said Will Osten, on observing Bunco leading, Old Peter, Muggins, and Larry following, and Will Osten "Ask him, Bunco," said Will Osten, "where we are, how far we are from sportsmen as Will Osten, Larry O''Hale, and Bunco. Larry went off at once, but on coming down said it was so dark that he id = 23370 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = The Battle and the Breeze date = keywords = 74ã; Ben; Bill; Bolter; Bowls; Captain; Nelson; Tom; french summary = "We _have_ got dirty weather," for at the time he spoke the good ship "I tell ''ee wot it is, Nelly Blyth," said the man, in a somewhat stern "How d''ye know that?" said Ben; "p''r''aps I _have_ left one behind me. "Go on, Tom," said Ben Bolter; "don''t cut in like that on the thread of "Surely," said Bill Bowls to his friend Ben Bolter, with whom he was cabin door Bowls said hastily to Bolter, "I say, Ben, here, follow me; The night after the action Bill Bowls, Ben Bolter, and Tom Riggles sat others, our friends Bill Bowls, Ben Bolter, and Tom Riggles, were sent but it''s hot work is goin'' on," said Flinders, turning to Ben Bill Bowls and Ben Bolter, said to them in broken English:-"I''m yer man," said Ben; "but how d''ye mean to set about it?" id = 23371 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = Blown to Bits: The Lonely Man of Rakata, the Malay Archipelago date = keywords = Batavia; CHAPTER; Captain; God; Java; Kathleen; Kathy; Kemp; Krakatoa; Massa; Moses; Nadgel; Nigel; Perboewatan; Rakata; Roy; Spinkie; Straits; Sumatra; Van; Verkimier; Winnie; hermit; look; man summary = "But--excuse me," said Nigel, "your man spoke of you as a hermit--a sort der Kemp laid down his paddle, and, looking round, asked Nigel if he hermit replied with a wave of the hand--Moses and Nigel with an "But you are not old," said Nigel, wishing to turn the hermit''s mind "Look out, Moses," said Van der Kemp. "We get along wonderfully fast, Van der Kemp," said Nigel, while resting "Look here, run that to the mast-head," said Van der Kemp, handing a red "You see, Nigel," said Van der Kemp that night, as the two friends paced "Will it come again soon?" asked Nigel, turning to Van der Kemp. "It cannot be far off the time now, I should think," said Van der Kemp. "I have been told," said the hermit to Nigel, as they went down with "It seems to me," he said to Nigel and the hermit who stood close beside id = 23372 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = The Buffalo Runners: A Tale of the Red River Plains date = keywords = Archie; Bill; Billie; Certe; Cree; Dan; Davidson; Dechamp; Duncan; Elise; Elspie; Fergus; Indian; Jenkins; Kateegoose; Little; Okematan; Peg; Peter; Red; River; Slowfoot summary = handsome man, though at the time we introduce him his good looks, like "It wass madness to come here, _whatever_," said the poor old man, as he when things wass goin'' easy," said the old man with a sarcastic laugh, "Come, Elspie, tear," said the old man as he dismounted, "putt what ye "It comes from the camp of the Switzers, I think," said Elspie McKay. strong men, such as Dan Davidson and his brother Peter, Fergus McKay, what was said by some of the Cree braves at the time that Fergus and Dan "It iss a curious fact, Taniel," said the old man, with a pleased look, "For you know, Little Bill," said Dan in conclusion, and by way of "What in all the world iss that?" said the old man to Little Bill, who "Come, there''s life in you yet!" said Dan as he assisted the old man id = 23373 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = The Eagle Cliff date = keywords = Anderson; Archie; Barret; Cliff; Donald; Eagle; Flo; Giles; Gordon; Ian; Ivor; Jackman; John; Junkie; Kinlossie; Milly; Moss; Mrs; Quin; Tonal; mabberly summary = Jackman and Barret came on deck at the moment, closely followed by Quin, "All right!" said Jackman, turning round; "I was only taking a rest. Milly''s favourite views," said the laird, pulling up, and pointing with "Oh, yes, I like fishing," said Barret. "Did I hear you ask about Archie''s work, Mabberly?" said the laird, Junkie, did you hear the gong?" said Barret, pushing the boy Junkie looked up with sparkling eyes, and said that Milly did it. "Never mind, Mr Barret," she said, rising, and coming forward with a "You must understand," said Milly, setting down the glass, while Barret "Once upon a time," said Jackman, glancing at Junkie and Robin Tips, who "But I want to know," said Junkie, who kept close to Jackman''s side, "That''s like Ivor," said Junkie with a laugh; "only _he_ is given to Barret was not a little surprised at the old man''s tone and manner, but id = 23380 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = Fighting the Flames date = keywords = Auberly; Barret; Baxmore; Boone; Corney; Dale; Deemas; Denman; Emma; Frank; Fred; Gorman; Joe; London; Loo; Matty; Miss; Mrs; Ned; Street; Tippet; Willders; Willie summary = "Good-night, my love," said Mr Auberly, as the child placed the coffee "Oh, then there''s _another_ other boy, sir?" said Willie with a look of "Boy," said Miss Tippet, turning suddenly to Willie, "your name is "Please, sir," said Willie, going up to him, "is Frank Willders inside?" "Why, youngster," said Dale, laying his hand on Willie''s head, "ain''t "That you, Willie?" said Frank, without looking up from his work. "Come to tell ye there''s a _fire_," said Willie, with a serious look. "Come, Willie," said Frank, while the men were laughing at the "I''m glad you like him, Willie," said Mrs Willders, who was busy "That''s right, my boy," said Mrs Willders, with a pleased look; "I like "What book am I to read you?" said Willie, looking round the room, where "Good-bye, my love," said Miss Tippet, bustling round her friend. Willie said good-night in such a sulky tone, and followed Mr Auberly to id = 23381 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = The Thorogood Family date = keywords = Fort; Jacob; Jim; Loo; Reuben; Spinks; Thorogood; Tom; Tucker; man summary = Tom glanced at one of his toy ships, and said he''d like to fight the "I know what battles _I_ would like to see him fighting," said Mrs "Come, Corporal Free," said Bob, "as we''ve got to sit here till morning "''Jacob, my boy,'' he said, laying his large hand gently on my head, ''you "''Come, Jacob,'' said he, in a rather stern voice, ''I will fight you, but "''Come, Jacob,'' he said, ''shake hands, and let us give up this affair. "I''m in good time, I hope?" said the lame man. "Loo," said Reuben, resting his hand on the muzzle of his long rifle and short cut," said the hunter, "so that he shall still be in good time for "Father," said Reuben, "will you allow me to be alone with Loo, for a "On one condition only," said the wounded man, with something like a id = 23384 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader date = keywords = Alice; Bumpus; Captain; Corrie; Cove; Dick; Foam; Gascoyne; God; Henry; John; Keona; Manton; Mason; Montague; Ole; Poopy; Stuart; Talisman; Thorwald summary = second time I have to thank you for saving my life," said the young man, "Where got you the news, Will Corrie?" said Henry, giving the boy a "Now, tell me, Poopy," said Alice, "did you ever hear of friends who "Here is another man I want," said Montague, laying his hand on the "Hold him," said Henry, turning to John Bumpus, who at that moment came "Mr Gascoyne is right," said Montague, turning to the missionary, who "Come, Gascoyne," said Henry, "you know more about the savages than "Well, lad, away you go," said Gascoyne, smiling, "but Master Corrie "Remove your hands," said Gascoyne, in a low calm voice, which surprised "This is well," said Gascoyne in a low tone to Henry Stuart, who stood "Poor Gascoyne, I will go and relieve his mind," said Henry, turning to "You know that Gascoyne is in prison!" said Corrie. id = 23385 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = Saved by the Lifeboat date = keywords = Annie; Boyns; Captain; God; Harry; Institution; Lifeboat; Mrs; Webster; man summary = new lifeboat," said Captain Boyns, rising and taking down an oilcloth "God help those on the sea," said Mrs Boyns, in reply to her husband''s "Impossible!" said one; "no boat could live in such a sea for half a has just been rescued from a wreck--saved by the new lifeboat!" day, found himself seated in Captain Boyns''s parlour, with little Annie A few days before the _Swordfish_ was ready for sea, a new captain was saved by the old boat some time before, had presented the purchase-money presented the boat, he called Captain Harry Boyns to the platform, and little, to regard the Work and the Boats of the Royal National Lifeboat Last year thirty-eight ships were thus saved by lifeboats. launched their boat, and after a long pull against wind and sea, boarded ships, great and small, are saved by lifeboats every year, you will id = 23388 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = Wrecked but not Ruined date = keywords = Bellew; Bob; Creek; Flora; Gambart; Indian; Kenneth; Redding; Rue; Smart summary = the McLeods have come, have they?" said Redding, laying down "The McLeods!" exclaimed Redding, looking up suddenly, "have you seen boundary," said Bellew, "because the McLeods look as if they''d be "Yes, she''s rather good-looking," replied Redding, thinking of the lady. "Truly, I like it well," said Redding, as he turned again to look at the good advice this time," said Ian when his father ceased to read, "You have learned to talk like your dear mother, Flo," said McLeod, "It should be getting near supper-time," said the elder McLeod, looking To this Reginald Redding replied, "Good evening," stiffly, while his man A little surprised, but not much alarmed, by their manner, McLeod said "Good-morning, Mr McLeod," said Redding, as he approached. I suppose I must," said McLeod, "and I rather think that Flora have effected the sale, for Mr Redding at that time thought the McLeods id = 23492 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = Fast in the Ice: Adventures in the Polar Regions date = keywords = Baker; Butts; Davy; Dicey; Eskimo; Gregory; Harvey; Hope summary = or force its way through the ice to a certain latitude north, open water "I don''t like the look of the sky to-day, Tom," said the captain, Ice was to be seen all round as far as the eye could reach. them, and little water can be seen, it is called "pack" ice. noticed it, too, but he wouldn''t call the captain ''cause the ice came so water-line, as high as the ordinary floe-ice would be likely to reach. board the ice had separated, and long canals of water were seen opening press close to ice-bergs of great size, and more than once a lump as "You don''t seem to like our position, captain," said young Gregory, who crouch down behind a lump of ice and hope that the bear would go away, I have already said that ice-bergs are sometimes miles in extent--like id = 23493 author = Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael) title = Under the Waves: Diving in Deep Waters date = keywords = Aileen; Baldwin; Berrington; CHAPTER; China; Chok; David; Edgar; Hazlit; Jem; Joe; London; Machowl; Maxwell; Miss; Mrs; Pritty; Pungarin; Rooney; diver; good; man; pump; time summary = "All right, sir," said Baldwin, returning the letter without looking at "Just so," said the diver, looking about him with a thoughtful air. "Come, old fellow," said Edgar, with a laugh, "mind what you say about "Come, cut it short and look alive," said Maxwell gruffly, as he stood "Pump away," said the man, holding the round glass in front of Maxwell''s "Good-evening, Miss Hazlit," said Edgar, recovering himself, and holding "All right," said Baldwin, turning gravely to his men, while a little "I mean, sir," said Maxwell, turning to Edgar with a look of unwonted gun-boat was steaming out to sea with Edgar, Baldwin, Rooney, Maxwell, "Gentlemen," said the captain of the gun-boat to Mr Hazlit and Edgar as "It feels quite like old times, sir, don''t it?" said Joe Baldwin to "It is sent down by means of an air-pump," said Edgar, who took on id = 19015 author = Bancroft, Edith title = Jane Allen, Right Guard date = keywords = Adrienne; Alicia; Allen; Dorothy; Hall; Jane; Judith; Judy; Maizie; Marian; Miss; Mrs.; Seaton; Weatherbee summary = "Jane _is_ coming back to Madison Hall," asserted Judith positively. Judith, giving Jane an extra hug to measure her joy at sight of the girl "We''re going to tell you, Jane," Judith said reassuringly. "Jane," began Judith impressively, "before you went home last year did "Thank you, Judy." Jane found Judith''s hand and squeezed it hard. "All the time I was thinking ''poor Jane,''" laughed Judith. little party in full swing in Judith''s and Jane''s room. "This Marian well knew that with Mrs. Weatherbee Jane could not agree," trio of girls sat closeted in the room belonging to Marian and Maizie. After a little further talk, Jane and Judith went back to their room. Jane turned questioning eyes from Judith to Adrienne. Jane and I had both agreed to try to know every girl "I wanted you to know, Jane, just why I told Miss Rutledge that this id = 17824 author = Bannerman, Helen title = Little Black Sambo date = keywords = illustration summary = Black Sambo''s beautiful little Red Coat, and went away saying, And Little Black Sambo went on and by and by he met another Tiger, and And Little Black Sambo went on and by and by he met another Tiger, and it said to him, "Little Black Sambo, I''m going to eat you up!" And it said to him, "Little Black Sambo, I''m going to eat you up!" And "You haven''t got enough shoes for me." But Little Black Sambo said, So the Tiger got poor Little Black Sambo''s beautiful little Purple And by and by Little Black Sambo met another Tiger, and it said to So he got poor Little Black Sambo''s beautiful Green Umbrella, and went And poor Little Black Sambo went away crying, because the cruel Tigers "Oh dear!" said Little Black Sambo, "There are all the Tigers coming Then Little Black Sambo said, "If you want them, say so, or I''ll take id = 13897 author = Barbour, Ralph Henry title = The Adventure Club Afloat date = keywords = Adventurer; Bay; Brownie; Catspaw; Corwin; Follow; Han; Harry; Island; Joe; Neil; Ossie; Perry; Phil; Steve; Wink; look summary = "Well, that''s the way I feel, lots of times," said Perry defiantly. "He knows boats, though, and so does Neil," said Steve. "I guess," said Steve, "that Phil''s folks know he won''t get into taken care of by Steve, and Joe had had Neil, Han and Ossie as his Steve and Joe and Han, of the _Adventurer''s_ crowd, and several of the Steve and Joe and Han. The four went off soon after breakfast, having cruiser until that time, although Perry, Phil and Ossie, following them "We started out to look for adventures," said Perry sadly, "but I don''t "Well, we know she got this far," said Joe, "but--um--which way did they "Right-o," said Steve, turning the wheel and pointing the boat''s slim "Steve, there''s something ahead that looks like a boat or a rock. "Sounds pretty hopeless," said Steve as the _Adventurer_ took up her way id = 20650 author = Barbour, Ralph Henry title = Left End Edwards date = keywords = Andy; Brimfield; Claflin; Daley; Danny; Durkin; Edwards; Eric; Hall; Marvin; Miller; Mr.; Norton; Robey; Roy; Sawyer; Steve; Tom; Williams summary = Steve''s eyes fled from the pamphlet to the grinning face of Tom Hall set "Sorry, sir," said Steve, "but Tom wants to see the catalogue." "It''s all right," declared Tom Hall as he took the catalogue from Steve they''ve got lots of fellows on the team no better than you are, Tom. Wait till I show you the athletic field. "Well, you ought to have known, Steve," said Tom severely. went separate ways and Steve and Tom, resting their arms by depositing Where----" Steve looked at the bag in Tom''s hand "Tom says you asked him about Tannersville," said Steve. "Tom plays a good game," said Steve. Steve and Tom looked at the table. "His name is Hall and mine is Edwards," replied Steve, as he and Tom Hall pointed its hands to three-forty when Steve and Tom turned into Steve was playing right end regularly now on the third, and Tom was id = 16454 author = Barclay, Florence L. (Florence Louisa) title = The Upas Tree: A Christmas Story for all the Year date = keywords = Aubrey; Christmas; Dick; Dr.; Helen; Infant; Leipzig; Mrs.; Prague; Ronald; Ronnie; Treherne; Upas; West summary = Ronald West stood at the window of his wife''s sitting-room, looking Ronnie, Aubrey Treherne is not a good man. "The violoncello," said Ronnie, sitting up and turning towards her as he He took his eyes from the ''cello and looked across at Helen''s cousin; "I don''t know how to tune a ''cello," said Ronnie. Aubrey was wishing that Helen could know how long her letter had "I shall tell Helen you said so." Then, carrying the Aubrey Treherne opened the door of Ronnie''s room. "Ah--good idea!" said Ronnie; and made his way to the refreshment room. one but Helen ever knew what Dr. Dick said and did. Ronnie placed this queer old chair in the centre of the room, facing the "Hullo, Dick!" said Ronnie. Then he remembered that, in her last letter, Helen had said: "Ronnie, we "Ronnie, do you remember that in that letter I said I had something to id = 20862 author = Barnett, Evelyn Snead title = Jerry''s Reward date = keywords = Jerry; Morton; Mr.; Mrs.; Paddy; Peggy summary = left being a little old man whose back was bent almost double. Although the children were afraid of the old man, they could not help Not seeming to hear the children, the old man used to work in silence, Now Paddy and his wife lived in a little cottage on the far side of the Paddy noticed her looking a little forlorn one morning, so he said: "You''ve come just in time, dear heart," said the thankful Peggy. Mrs. Outcast explained: "When Mimy came home with her story I felt in my to waste time in a fruitless chase, the crooked little old man turned hearing his words, she went up to the crooked little man. All the children were summoned to meet in Mrs. Morton''s long "What are we going to do about it, children?" asked Mrs. Morton. see the children at any and all times, but they must be sure to come id = 19601 author = Barnum, Vance title = Frank and Andy Afloat; Or, The Cave on the Island date = keywords = Andy; Bob; Chet; Frank; Gale; Gull; Mr.; Paul; Racer; Trent; look summary = At that moment Frank had once more turned to look at the dock, and Andy "Come on!" called Andy sharply to his brother, as he saw the captain "Does he mean it?" asked Bob, turning to Frank, for the younger Racer The man turned half around, and for a moment Andy and Frank hoped he "But I''ll go soon," he said one day, when Frank and Andy started off "What is it, the motor boat or the whale?" asked Frank. "Where is the safest place to come aboard?" asked Frank of the man, who "Come on!" cried Andy, and Frank followed him in a race to the beach, There was no little excitement in the Racer home when Andy and Frank A minute later Frank and Andy were beside Bob in his boat. By this time Andy and Mr. Racer had joined Frank and Paul, id = 28642 author = Barnum, Vance title = Joe Strong on the Trapeze; Or, The Daring Feats of a Young Circus Performer date = keywords = Benny; Bill; Helen; Jim; Joe; Lascalla; Sid; Strong; Tonzo; Tracy summary = possible for Joe to try some tricks on the circus trapezes. trapeze in a circus tent, while the crowd below held its breath, Joe "Yes. We can settle up our business arrangements in that time, Joe. As I said, I''ll be very sorry to lose you, but it is all for the best. "Do you think they''ll perform with me?" Joe wanted to know. "Do Tonzo and Sid want Sim to come back and act with them?" asked Joe, "How''s your act going?" asked Joe. The "human fish" paused a moment before answering. "Oh, Joe!" exclaimed Helen one day, when they were in the small tent "I want to thank you, Joe, for what you did," said Helen, coming up to He ignored several of the circus performers, Joe and Helen just before the opening of the performance, Joe went to Helen''s tent to "Good night, Joe," said Helen. id = 29593 author = Barrow, Sarah L. title = Red, White, Blue Socks, Part First Being the First Book date = keywords = Colonel; Freddy; George; Helen; Jourdain; Peter summary = "Helen, do _you_ know better than _God_?" asked her mother, speaking "I will, mamma," said Helen, in a low, earnest tone, her blue eyes "No, mamma," said Helen, "in George''s sock." Helen had a pretty little room opening out of her mother''s, but George''s ''Colonel Freddy; or, the March and Encampment of the Dashahed Zouaves.''" battle of Bull Run, Freddy Jourdain burst open the door of his mother''s "Well, then," cried Freddy, with sparkling eyes, "the boys at our school subject of Zouave hair dressing, and as George began to be a little Freddy''s eye fell on the mirror, and a new idea came into his head. "But come, Peter," said Mr. Jourdain, "I should like to hear something "Goodness, Peter!" exclaimed Freddy, "I hope it''s not very far to your and away scampered the boys to look at the guns, while Colonel Freddy, id = 29594 author = Barrow, Sarah L. title = Red, White, Blue Socks. Part Second Being the Second Book of the Series date = keywords = Colonel; Freddy; Jerry; Mr.; Peter; Schermerhorn; Tom; Zouaves summary = returned with a comical-looking little old man, dressed in faded what Jerry did, was to slap his right hand against his left, like a their places in the ranks, Freddy calling out, "Come fellows, let''s try "Thank you, Jerry," said George, laughing, "we shall not forget our your sarvent," and Jerry touched his cap to Colonel Freddy and marched Freddy, as I said, was as sweet-tempered a little fellow as ever lived; There lay Colonel Freddy, his face white as death; one little hand The boys took a long breath when Jerry had finished his story, and more to the young soldiers, and marched off hastily, while the boys looked "But I''m sure father won''t let us have any powder," said Peter help at present;" and Mr. Schermerhorn left the camp; while the boys, "You know soldiers take themselves away houses and all," said George; old Jerry grasped Freddy''s hand with an affectionate "Good-by, my little id = 29595 author = Barrow, Sarah L. title = Funny Little Socks Being the Fourth Book date = keywords = Kitty; Lina; Luly; Miss; Morris; Mr. summary = "Yes; you are their Little Mother for to-day," said her mamma. So Mary fixed little Walter in his chair, and Luly got hers, and Kitty "Oh, I''m Little Mother!" said Kitty; "mamma has gone to the city, and Kitty and Luly had their little blue poplin "coat-dresses" buttoned on, "I''ll tell you what would be great fun!" said little Minnie, looking Here Maggie made the dining-room door open, and in walked Miss Isabella. "Now, Maggie, we must stop the play a little while," said Lina, "and fix Then Lina dressed Mrs. Montague, and Maggie and Minnie together So Maggie took Miss Isabella (for they called her either that or Mrs. Morris by turns, indifferently), away from table, and dressed her in her "Right before your eyes!" said the little old man. Up jumped the little old man, opening his eyes very wide this time, id = 29596 author = Barrow, Sarah L. title = Funny Big Socks Being the Fifth Book of the Series date = keywords = Bartlemy; Catharine; Dr.; Gold; Jack; Peter; Stone; Wise summary = "Fie, ugly Captain Jack!" cried they; "so thou art at work again! stories came to the ears of Wise Peter, he would smile and say, "Ah! Silly Catharine looked after him as long as he could be seen, and then water have gone to?" cried Silly Catharine. Just at this moment, the wagon of Wise Peter was seen coming along the good cabbage soup is all ready for you; so come right in and eat it!" "Because I dipped up water in the cabbage pot," cried Silly Catharine. "Yes," stammered Silly Catharine; "the man came here to gather the tax, look exclaimed, "Still you have beaten me, Wise Peter, for what I could Bartlemy scratched his head and took off his cap, looked into it, found "I have a great mind," he said again; "yes, I''ll go and ask Dr. Sheepshanks if he does not think it would be a good plan for us to take id = 29597 author = Barrow, Sarah L. title = Neighbor Nelly Socks Being the Sixth and Last Book of the Series date = keywords = Aunt; Gipsey; Jimmy; Neighbor; Nelly; Tom; little summary = that would be real nice!" said my little neighbor with a little neighbor look in at the window of the candy shop round the corner Neighbor Nelly and the little brother Jimmy behind her. Neighbor Nelly straightway twitched my hand, and whispered, "Oh look, YOU want me to tell you what I know about the pretty little girl next But the little girl only laughed good humoredly, and said: "Jimmy and I Presently the little boy (whose name, as I said, was Jimmy), stopped "How do you come to be here, then?" said Nelly; "why, dear me, just look "I think it is real funny," said Nelly, laughing; "I wish I knew Now, Neighbor Nelly and Jimmy had been looking out of their parlor when I looked out of the back parlor window next morning, Neighbor Nelly looked out of _her_ window, said with a saucy smile, "Good morning, Mr. Tom--Philopoena!" and popped back again. id = 28263 author = Barry, Fanny title = Soap-Bubble Stories For Children date = keywords = Badger; Bobbie; CHAPTER; Elena; Goat; Granny; Knut; Marianne; Mole; Princess; Pyetangle; Troll; Tuttu; Volodia; Zekiel summary = "There is only _you_, then," said the Bride''s mother to the old horse. "Not so easy, wife," said the Bride''s father, but the old woman smiled "You may, Tuttu," said Father Giacomo, turning away his head. "I think I must be going now," said the Mole-mother hurriedly, putting "Good-night!" said the Mole-mother, nervously, and hurried on with her "Cheer up, my good neighbour, all will come right in time," said the "Got him out some time ago," said the Mole-father, "and carried him regrets, the three children said good-bye to the great house; and "All right," said the old Goat, "I''ll send the fox off, and come back "Here we are at last, dear children," said the Goat-mother. "The Goat-King is at home to-day till five o''clock," he said. "What have we got to let down?" said the Goat-mother. "I want my poor old Granny to be well again," he said, looking the id = 19423 author = Bassett, Sara Ware title = The Story of Porcelain date = keywords = China; Chinese; Croyden; Doctor; Dr.; England; Father; France; Marwood; Mr.; Swift; Theo; illustration; porcelain; ware summary = "I wish I might have gone to France, Father," said Theo earnestly. this clay work was glazed, of course, for at that time men had not yet "I wish you would come, Mr. Croyden," urged Theo. Theo for such a long time; but the boy was insistent that his father After the Doctor had gone Theo looked up into Mr. Croyden''s face. tell me some more about china-making," Theo said naively. son, and Theo saw a great deal both of his father and Mr. Croyden. "Surely you have seen this ware, Theo," asserted Mr. Croyden. "Good-night," called Theo as Mr. Croyden passed out, "and thank The next day when Mr. Croyden put his head in at Theo''s door to say "I certainly shall, Mr. Croyden," answered Theo earnestly. "Perhaps by the time Theo gets to making china things will be "That is what Mr. Croyden wants," put in Theo. id = 20698 author = Bassett, Sara Ware title = The Story of Glass date = keywords = Bob; Boston; Cabot; Curtis; Giusippe; Hannah; Jean; Mr.; Pittsburgh; Tom; Uncle; Venice; glass summary = bring up Jean''s father, I''d like to know; and her Uncle Bob as well? Instead Mr. Carleton, Uncle Tom Curtis''s lawyer, came to Boston as fast great privilege for little Miss Jean Cabot to receive a home and an Uncle Tom Curtis returned to Pittsburgh the next day, leaving Jean and "Well, let me think a second, little girl," replied Uncle Bob. a festa day the glass works were closed and Giusippe presented himself "I know my trade of glass-making," was Giusippe''s modest answer. glass, Uncle Bob?" asked Jean, much interested. "Now, Uncle Bob," Jean said, after they had looked at these strange old "Here is still another use to which glass is put, Giusippe," said Mr. Cabot indicating with a gesture the red flash-light of a beacon far New York; sha''n''t you, Uncle Bob?" said Jean at last, slipping her hand from glass, Uncle Bob," cried Jean in dismay. glass-making, Jean?" asked Mr. Cabot. id = 23292 author = Bassett, Sara Ware title = Ted and the Telephone date = keywords = Aldercliffe; Bell; Clarence; Cronin; Falls; Fernald; Freeman; Hazen; Laurie; Lea; Mr.; Pine; Ted; Turner; Watson; Wharton summary = Ted Turner lived at Freeman''s Falls, a sleepy little town on the bank But Ted''s father liked the new home better, far better, and so did Ruth "Wireless, telegraphs, telephones, and things like that," put in Ted. For comment Mr. Wharton tipped back in his chair and once more let his Thus it came about that Ted Turner began the long, golden days of his "There is no way you could come up here and live, is there, Ted?" Mr. Wharton inquired one day. Fervent as this wish was, it was several days before Ted saw Mr. Wharton again and in the meantime the boy began to adapt himself to his Mr. Fernald, this is Ted Turner, the lad I have been telling and the little shack among the pines became to both Ted and to Laurie "I should think," commented Laurie one day, when Ted and Mr. Hazen were id = 16259 author = Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) title = The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People date = keywords = Dragon; King; Prince; Princess; Timtom; Valley; Wise; Zingle summary = So the King went out to the sword-tree and picked a long, sharp sword, head out of dough, sticking in it the glass eyes; and the King tried it Again the good King was forced to go home to the Queen without a head, "And so you shall," said the King''s head; "I don''t approve your kissing Up into the air like a ball flew the dog, while the King, having hurt Then the King went away to tell the people he had found the dog again, "What does the Prince Jollikin like best?" asked the King. So King Scowleyow pondered for a long time how to destroy the Valley of It took a long time to build this man, as you may suppose; but King nearing with every step the Beautiful Valley of Mo. The King and his people were having a game of ball that day, and the id = 16566 author = Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) title = Aunt Jane''s Nieces Abroad date = keywords = American; Beth; Count; Duca; Duke; Ferralti; John; Kenneth; Louise; Major; Merrick; Mr.; Naples; Patsy; Sicily; Signor; Taormina; Tato; Uncle; Watson summary = "The thought came to me a long time ago," Uncle John resumed; "but it had won Uncle John''s love as a hard working book-keeper; and Patsy''s "Good morning," said Uncle John. "Are you Italian?" asked Uncle John, regarding the young man critically. "New York adopts a good many," said Uncle John, drily. Uncle John liked his nieces to make friends, and encouraged young men "Are the Ferraltis a good family?" asked Uncle John, abruptly. Uncle John leaped from the carriage, followed by Louise and Patsy. "Here''s a letter from my dear old friend Silas Watson," said Uncle John, "By the way," Uncle John asked the driver, "do you know of a duke that "Singular," said Uncle John, "that Patsy''s friend turns out to be a "See here," said Patsy; "Uncle John must have lost his way or met with "Good morning, Count," said Uncle John, cheerfully. id = 16567 author = Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) title = Aunt Jane''s Nieces in the Red Cross date = keywords = Ajo; Beth; Cross; Germans; Gys; John; Jones; Maud; Maurie; Merrick; Mr.; Patsy; Red; Uncle summary = "I wonder why she is coming here at this time of year," said Patsy "H-m," said Uncle John, regarding the girl with wonder. "And Beth and I will be Uncle John''s assistants," said Patsy. "Seems like the very man I want," said Uncle John, much interested. "You are Belgian?" said Uncle John. "Run quickly for the stretcher," said Maud to Uncle John. hospital," said Gys, "and when the ship has its full quota of wounded "Doctor Gys will be needed on the ship," asserted Uncle John. "Mr. Merrick," said Patsy to him, "is a very important man in America. "What worries me," said Patsy to Uncle John, "is the delay. Patsy gave a start; Uncle John looked at the young man expectantly; the "More likely," said Uncle John, "young Denton married a widow, "Monsieur Rondel," said Uncle John, grasping the young Belgian''s hand, When they had gone Uncle John said thoughtfully to the girls: id = 28552 author = Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank) title = Twinkle and Chubbins: Their Astonishing Adventures in Nature-Fairyland date = keywords = Chubbins; Crow; Jim; Mister; Mrs.; Stone; Twinkle; Woodchuck summary = "I haven''t read a book in a long time," said Twinkle. "Why, if you feel that way," said the little girl, "you''re just as bad "Now, little girl," said he, "you must step in the trap and get caught." bird had a queer way of turning his head on one side to look at Twinkle of a gentle little girl, Jim Crow had no thought of saying good-bye to care at all to know what we said, Mister Jim Crow." "Why, it''s a Prairie-Dog Town," said Twinkle. "Thank you," said Twinkle, walking along the hall and feeling her way by "The little dears are _so_ restless," Mrs. Puff-Pudgy said to Twinkle, "I''m Twinkle," said the girl, drawing a long breath. "I don''t know," said Twinkle. "You can''t be," said Twinkle, sitting down in the path and looking "Dear me," said Twinkle, looking after it; "I''m afraid the Rolling Stone "We''re not made of sugar," said Twinkle. id = 23451 author = Bell, M. C. title = Little Yellow Wang-lo date = keywords = Wang summary = called Little Yellow Wang-lo. Little Yellow Wang-lo had to get up very Little Yellow Wang-lo had to get up very Little Yellow Wang-lo had to get up very Little Yellow Wang-lo had to get up very Little Yellow Wang-lo had to get up very little black pig that had white feet; he Wang-lo got a stick and beat the pig, little Yellow Wang-lo tripped over a fat old mother pig and seven little When it was bed-time all the little pigs and catching up little Yellow Wang-lo in he suddenly let little Yellow Wang-lo saw little Yellow Wang-lo returning the little black Pig. He soon found the gate, and knocked and So little Yellow Wang-lo gathered a lot When the mother pig and all the little Now little Yellow Wang-lo had no pockets pig said: "Take off your shirt, little little Yellow Wang-lo had brought back, Little Yellow Wang-lo lived on in the id = 20579 author = Bennett, Charles H. (Charles Henry) title = The Frog Who Would A Wooing Go date = keywords = illustration summary = [Illustration: THE FROG WHO WOULD A WOOING GO "Pray, Mrs. Mouse, now give us some beer, "Pray, Mr. Frog, will you give us a song? "Indeed, Mrs. Mouse," replied the Frog, "Since you have caught cold, Mr. Frog," Mousey said, The Rat, the Mouse, and little Froggy. [Illustration: Song: THE FROG WHO WOULD A WOOING GO] "Dear me," thought the Frog, "that looks like my "I''m going," said Froggy, "to see the pretty little Widow Mousey, who while the Frog gave a loud "Croak," Mrs. Mousey put away her "Good morning, Mrs. Mouse," said the Frog; "we were out walking, and "You are very kind, I am sure," replied Mrs. Mousey. "And here--I say--squeak!--Mrs. Mousey--some beer!--We''re thirsty," said "Croak--let''s enjoy ourselves while we can," observed the Frog. leave home?" said this foolish Frog: "I should have been safe enough "Oh, my goodness gracious!" said the Frog; "what shall I do now? id = 23318 author = Bennett, Charles H. (Charles Henry) title = The Nine Lives of A Cat: A Tale of Wonder date = keywords = Cat summary = Yes, a boy tried to drown her Yes, Pussy was burnt, Yes, it''s true, people say Yes, I know the old wall Yes, bit by a dog, Yes, she has grown old, How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? How many Lives has the Cat got? id = 20567 author = Bennett, Virginia title = The Pigeon Tale date = keywords = Laura; Laurie; illustration summary = [Illustration: The boy Laurie with a pigeon] In a far-away corner of the United States stood an old farm-house which farm-house (Aunt Laura and Uncle Sam) did not think so--because his Aunt Laura was there to welcome him--the little boy''s name was Laurie, [Illustration: Aunt Laura shows Laurie the cow-pitcher] After supper, Laurie slipped his small hand inside Uncle Sam''s big one, "Shall we stop here for a moment?" said Uncle Sam, lifting Laurie up and "Oh, how fine!" exclaimed Laurie, "I feel just like a little bird that [Illustration: _"What a rude old bird," said Laurie._] fairies, are they, Aunt Laura?" "I can''t tell you that, Laurie," said "Oh, may I peep into that funny little door?" Laurie exclaimed, as he "I don''t exactly know where it goes to, Laurie," said Aunt Laura, "it Laurie opened his eyes wide--"How could a pigeon be in this room," he id = 20106 author = Benson, Irene Elliott title = How Ethel Hollister Became a Campfire Girl date = keywords = Annie; Aunt; Camp; Ethel; Fire; Hollister; Kate; Mrs.; Patty; Susan; girl summary = "Yes, imagine a delicate girl like Ethel doing that," rejoined Mrs. Hollister. "My dear Kate," said her aunt, "nowadays a girl has all she can possibly "Oh, Mrs. Hollister," said Lottie Owen, a girl of Ethel''s age, "have you the door she said, "Ethel, I have written to your father''s Aunt Susan, came to the girl--it was to get Aunt Susan to like her (Ethel, her "All right, girls; I''m in Grandmamma''s room," replied Ethel, "come in "I know my mother wouldn''t let me join," said Ethel. "Ethel," he said, "I wish you to help and make your Aunt Susan''s visit "Ethel, my dear," said Aunt Susan, "you''re looking badly. poor little girl," and Aunt Susan kissed and soothed her as a mother "Oh, Aunt Susan," said the girl drying her eyes, "I feel happy now that love with Kate''s mother, who seemed more like the girl''s sister. "The other girls are lovely," said Ethel. id = 19207 author = Beston, Henry title = The Firelight Fairy Book date = keywords = Bobo; Enchanter; Florian; Giles; King; Land; Marianna; Mariner; Master; Prince; Princess; Queen; Sea summary = Night came, and the Prince took shelter behind a great rock. "Why the little golden hand, you fool," said the chief cook. little golden hand, and on the next night he gave it to the cat. little golden hand which lay in his pocket down into the sea. enchanted castle rolled like a ship at sea, and leaning far to one side, "Poor little bird," said Marianna, bending down and taking him up in her "Shall we send Bobo in search of the lost half-hour?" said the Princess world, for news of my little daughter?" (Here the poor old King took out strange little door in the bark of a great lonely tree, and, opening "Tell me of the King," said the Prince. "Stay, O King of the Trees," cried the poor Prince. "They will soon be coming to get us," said the King to the bird-boy. id = 28768 author = Bewick, Thomas title = The History of Little King Pippin With an Account of the Melancholy Death of Four Naughty Boys, Who were Devoured by Wild Beasts. And the Wonderful Delivery of Master Harry Harmless, by a Little White Horse. date = keywords = King; Peter; Pippin summary = place where all the pretty little books are sold: for, though Peter had his little book, and reads till they come back again; for Gaffer Pippin, know you are a good boy, very dutiful to your parents, and obliging to the gentleman looking out, asked if that was not little Peter Pippin, was always afterwards called LITTLE KING PIPPIN, (so we shall give him gold, "Peter Pippin, King of the Good Boys." A few days after Peter was good-natured little boy, happened to stop his brother George''s marble by other wicked expressions, which so shocked Little King Pippin, who was rest of the good boys, with Little King Pippin at their head, ran as to the good advice of Little King Pippin, cried he, and with these he always will those of all good little boys and girls, and had as great men as you will find Little King Pippin did. id = 21216 author = Bewsher, M. E., Mrs. title = Catharine''s Peril, or The Little Russian Girl Lost in a Forest And Other Stories date = keywords = Catharine; God; Jane; child; little; russian summary = CATHARINE''S PERIL; OR, THE LITTLE RUSSIAN GIRL LOST IN A FOREST 5 Catharine Somoff, the little daughter of a Russian merchant, had been Sleep soon comes to childhood; and, without doubt, this poor child, The poor child, half-dead with cold, hunger, and fear, the snow nearly In a few days Catharine''s father had quite recovered from the effects of young woman in a widow''s dress, and with an infant about nine months old I gave him a few halfpence; and the young widow, poor as ''Yes, sir,'' said the poor young woman, raising her handkerchief to her seen the gold in the poor widow''s hand, and seemed to think that there ladder and made their way into the house, the poor woman and all her said; ''you must come with me, and take this money to Mrs. Martin the poor widow and her children, who would never have heard of them but id = 17068 author = Bingham, Clifton title = The Animals'' Rebellion date = keywords = King; Tiger; illustration summary = [Illustration: SECRET MEETING OF THE REBELS] [Illustration: PRESENTING A PETITION TO THE KING] "No guns I''ve had," said Fox, with zest, [Illustration: A SPY IN CAMP] [Illustration: PREPARING FOR THE FRAY] A battle fierce took place next day; His Rebel band the Tiger led; [Illustration: A WOUNDED HERO] By Tiger''s Rebel band defeated; Rejoicings in the Rebel Camp Rejoicings in the Rebel Camp Shot holes in Bear''s new hat, [Illustration: REJOICINGS IN THE REBEL CAMP] [Illustration: MARCHING ON THE KING''S CAPITAL] "Great victory!" said Wolf, with pride, "Well done, indeed," the Tiger cried, The Rebels saw his trunk so large, The Owl, in "Zooland," said, next day: Who won the day for Leo, King!" [Illustration: THE REBELS SURRENDER] [Illustration: ONE OF THE KING''S HEROES] [Illustration: RETURN OF THE KING TO HIS CAPITAL] Next day the King an order gave [Illustration: LONG LIVE KING LEO] a picture-book for children. id = 16046 author = Blaisdell, Mary Frances title = Boy Blue and His Friends date = keywords = Blue; Jack; Mary summary = "Oh, no!" said Boy Blue, "and I saw her coming out of the barn "I know Snowball will like this house," said Boy Blue. The next morning Boy Blue took Little Sister for a ride. "Come, Little Sister," said Boy Blue, "It is too hot to play. So Mary sat on her sled, and Boy Blue and Jack Horner played they were One day Jack said, "I think it would be good fun to give Mary a "I asked Mary''s mother, and she said we could come at two o''clock." "Yes, Mistress Mary," said Jack, "we''ll come to see how your garden "Come here, little boy," said Grandma. Mary and Tommy Tucker went to Jack''s house one morning to play with the All the children were coming,--Boy Blue, and Mary, and Alice, and Tommy So Mary''s mother said, "Boy Blue can spend the winter with us and go to id = 16982 author = Blaisdell, Mary Frances title = Bunny Rabbit''s Diary date = keywords = Billy; Bobtail; Bunny summary = "I will catch you some day," said Bunny as he hopped away. "Let''s run home to Mother Rabbit," said Billy. "I wonder what a Christmas tree is like," said Sammy, as he ran along Bunny and Billy and Bobtail saw the squirrels hide the nuts. Bunny saw the little red squirrel coming down the path. "We are going to play it on Bobby Gray Squirrel, now," said Bunny. "Bobby often comes to the big oak tree," said Billy. Bunny saw Bobby Gray Squirrel and asked him if he knew Mrs. Duck''s Every day Bunny saw Mrs. Duck walking along the little path that led "Good-morning, Mrs. Duck," said Bunny. When she came to the maple tree she saw Bunny and Bobtail and Billy. And Bunny and Bobtail and Billy saw Mrs. Duck. "Come with me," said Mrs. Duck "I am going to teach my little ones to id = 18499 author = Blake, Emily Calvin title = Suzanna Stirs the Fire date = keywords = Bartlett; David; Drusilla; Eagle; Graham; Maizie; Man; Massey; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Peter; Procter; Reynolds; Suzanna; mother summary = "Very well, little girl," said Suzanna''s father. "Good morning, Suzanna," said Mrs. Procter, while the other children "You see, little girl," Mrs. Procter said after a few moments, "mother "Well, I don''t know," said Mrs. Procter, turning a soft look upon "It''s going to be a great thing, isn''t it, Suzanna?" said Maizie, in an And Mr. Procter said: "In time our little boy Peter will build great A little puzzled, Mrs. Procter looked at Suzanna. I''m sure, Mrs. Procter," she said, as she left, Suzanna and Maizie "You told old John Massey, you say, Suzanna," said her father at length, "No, Suzanna, little girl," he said; "I guess talk from the heart rarely "Maizie''s in a bad humor today," said Mrs. Procter to Suzanna. "Kiss me, Suzanna darling," said Mrs. Procter, after a long moment. "Yes, Suzanna and I do look alike," said Mr. Procter, "and I think I''ve id = 19025 author = Blanchard, Amy Ella title = A Sweet Little Maid date = keywords = Atkinson; Bubbles; Dallas; Dimple; Florence; Hardy; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Rock; Sylvy; little summary = who went away, leaving her, when she was about five years old, with Mrs. Dallas; as the mother never came back, and no one could tell of her "Mamma," said Dimple, "for a colored girl, Bubbles is the nicest I ever Mrs. Dallas drew up a little table, and Bubbles brought Dimple''s best See me ride, Florence," said Dimple, as her mamma "Let Florence choose first, dear," said she as Dimple began making dives "Do you like big or little dolls best?" asked Florence. "Isn''t he a funny boy, Florence?" said Dimple, as Rock disappeared; "but "Mamma says I may gather you some flowers," said Dimple, coming out "Mrs. Hardy is just lovely, mamma," said Dimple, when they reached home. "Didn''t Think is a bad enemy to most little girls," said Mrs. Dallas, "Don''t let''s take them anyhow, Florence," said Dimple. "I shouldn''t wonder if Rock were to come over, Florence," said Dimple; id = 19988 author = Blanchard, Amy Ella title = Little Maid Marian date = keywords = Alice; Christmas; Dorothy; Hunt; Marian; Miss; Mrs.; Otway; Patty; Robbins summary = "Why, Mrs. Hunt, it isn''t a big city, is it?" said Marian "There are many things I want to know," said Miss Dorothy after a "Miss Robbins has come," announced Marian with a little nod of her "Oh, didn''t Mrs. Hunt tell you?" said Marian in a weak voice. "Mrs. Hunt told me I could wear it home," said Marian to herself, "This is for you, Marian," said Miss Dorothy. "Where are you going?" asked Marian as Miss Dorothy walked on. "Her name is Marian," said Patty, "and we are going to be great Marian saw that she was a little like Miss Dorothy. It was a great time for Marian, for Miss Dorothy was home little Marian." This was the child''s own idea, and Miss Dorothy "Just think," Marian said to Patty, "how much better I know my papa, Christmas day Marian said, "What do you suppose Miss Dorothy did id = 28966 author = Blanchard, Amy Ella title = A Dear Little Girl at School date = keywords = Ben; Celia; Clara; Dorothy; Edna; Miss; Mrs.; Nettie summary = "Where are you going to-day, Cousin Ben?" Edna always asked this for "I know dog-wood blossoms," returned Edna a little doubtfully. Agnes, the latter was a little older than Edna''s sister Celia. Clara Adams, a little girl whom Edna was sorry to see entering the "All the girls used to like us," said Edna sadly. "Yes, I''m Edna," was the reply from the little round-faced girl who "Don''t you want me to stay?" asked Edna wistfully, and feeling a little Edna hurried through her note which said: "Dear mother, I am with Nettie "Then mother did think I was still at Uncle Justus''s," said Edna. "If Uncle Justus knew, he would believe me and not Clara," said Edna. "Shall we tell your mother?" asked Edna when Ben had gone, promising Nettie promised, and after Edna had gone she said to her mother, little girls, Edna, Dorothy and Margaret were to go home with Jennie to id = 30007 author = Blanchard, Amy Ella title = A Dear Little Girl''s Thanksgiving Holidays date = keywords = Alcinda; Amanda; Ann; Ben; Conway; Edna; Esther; Mrs.; Reliance summary = "Any news, mother?" asked Edna one Friday afternoon when she came home "I love the little house," remarked Edna, knowing that the next word "I could come alone, now that I know the way," said Edna, "or maybe "Well, little girl," said Mrs. Conway, "it seems to me that it is time "Do you like going to the mill?" asked Edna when she and Reliance were if she isn''t laid up," said grandma, coming into the room just as Edna "I know just how to do them now, mother," said Edna, "and I think it is "Mother," she said, "do you think grandma would let Reliance come up house to have such a dear little girl as Edna, she thought as she went explained Edna, "and grandma said she could have a little time to play "Maybe she would come for just a little while," said Edna, feeling id = 23480 author = Boare, G. title = What Became of Them? and, The Conceited Little Pig date = keywords = illustration summary = THE CONCEITED LITTLE PIG. THE CONCEITED LITTLE PIG. There were six little pigs, as I''ve heard people say, Went out with their mother-pig walking one day, And, when she reproved him, said, "What does it matter?" Said this bad little pig "How I long to displease him Said the silly young thing, and he scampered away Why, he turned round, and seizing Pig''s ear with his teeth Then took himself off, and Pig ran away too. And saw all his brothers with ears safe and sound. And loved his good mother and took her advice, It happened one day, as the other pigs tell, "For," says he, "cats and dogs can jump ever so high, And I''ll very soon show I can jump like a dog." "O mother! "O mother! O mother!" the little pig cried, While his mother and brothers wept round the well side. id = 15571 author = Bosher, Kate Langley title = Mary Cary: "Frequently Martha" date = keywords = Bray; Cary; Katherine; Martha; Mary; Miss; Mrs.; Parke; Yorkburg summary = Now, why can''t I keep on at a thing like Miss Katherine? Miss Bray talking to Mrs. Blamire, and at something she said I sat up in I know my eyes are blue, for Miss Katherine said this morning they Sometimes I believe Miss Katherine knows something she won''t tell me, know I''ve said that before, but Miss Katherine says that''s one of the You see, Miss Katherine lives here just for love, and when you do things Miss Katherine says it''s hard to forgive people who think they write tell Miss Katherine, knowing she''d fix up some way to give me some and has been away thirteen years, Mrs. Moon said, and Miss Katherine is now It looks as if everybody who knows Miss Katherine wants her to be time telling more things about Uncle Parke than Miss Katherine will ever He wants to know all about Yorkburg and the people, and to-day Miss Bray id = 14606 author = Brady, Cyrus Townsend title = And Thus He Came: A Christmas Fantasy date = keywords = Christmas; God; Kid; child; man summary = "Good," said the man, while at that instant the room suddenly rang with "When it begins," said the man tenderly, "we will slip away. "Yes," said the man, "he won''t trouble you any more." He stretched out his hand to the woman, but as he came nearer she shrank "Come," said the man, shrinking back. "He''s got too many other children to look after," said the woman, "to "Here are our stockings, Mommy," said the oldest, handing three ragged, "We''ve got two jobs on hand to-night," said the leader of the gang. "I''ll get that man if I die for it," said the soldier. "I''ll not go that way," said the man. "The man next to you," she said, "dying like you, is a priest." "The woman!" cried the dying man shaking off the other''s hand and "A priest," said the woman more clearly. "Good God!" said the man. id = 18019 author = Brazil, Angela title = The Luckiest Girl in the School date = keywords = Aunt; Beach; Bessie; Bishop; Captain; Games; Garnet; Governors; Harriet; High; Huntley; Joyce; Kirsty; Lever; Margaret; Marjorie; Miss; Mrs.; Percy; School; Seaton; Winona; Woodward; form; girl summary = best all round, and you know, Winona, how I said Aunt Harriet--" stand Aunt Harriet for the sake of going to a big High School. "It''s worth thinking about, certainly," said Winona, shutting her books Winona walked into the dressing-room of the High School on September invitation Winona would never have attended Seaton High School at all. Winona a busy High School girl, were utterly different persons. had fallen into the swing of work at school Winona began to appreciate "Aunt Harriet''s not going to die yet," said Winona gravely. Winona felt that she now started life at the High School on an entirely meal-times, or rather Miss Beach made leading remarks and Winona said "Winona Woodward," said the head girl, "we have decided to present you Miss Beach, however, took an interest in Winona''s doings at school. She''s a nice girl, and Winona will perhaps like to go and id = 18505 author = Brazil, Angela title = A Popular Schoolgirl date = keywords = Abbey; Athelstane; Beatrice; Bess; Burd; College; Dr.; Egbert; Fil; Grovebury; Hereward; Ingred; Linton; Miss; Mother; Mrs.; Nora; Quenrede; Rotherwood; Saxon; Strong; Verity; girl summary = moved into rooms with Quenrede and Ingred, who were attending the girls'' The Girls'' College at Grovebury, under its able head-mistress, Miss Among the numbers of girls in the capacious dressing-rooms, Ingred also school, but there were a few members of the Sixth, who sat next to Mrs. Best, the matron, and Nurse Warner, and looked with superior eyes on the Ingred was not at all delighted to be still in Miss Strong''s form. "The girl said: ''keep along the river bank on the left,''" urged Ingred. "We''ve got to get home to-night somehow!" said Ingred through her set "Pity Mother isn''t here!" said Ingred, voicing the general feeling of "You look _nice_--you do, _really_, with your hair down," said Ingred to Half the girls in the room had not heard Kitty''s proposal that Ingred It was after the girls had been dancing for some little time that Ingred id = 20163 author = Brazil, Angela title = The Jolliest School of All date = keywords = Bertha; Beverley; Buds; Camellia; Delia; Fossato; Irene; Italy; Jess; Lorna; Mabel; Mary; Miss; Morley; Mr.; Mrs.; Naples; Peachy; Rachel; Rodgers; Transition; Villa; girl; italian summary = "If every day is going to be like this we shall be tired out by the time "We haven''t any time for sightseeing at present, dear," said Mrs. Beverley, when Irene begged for at least a peep at the streets of down good time as far as I can, and make her think the Villa Camellia is "A decent girl, though a little hard of comprehension," Peachy nodded "May we choose?" asked Irene, and her eyes fell longingly on Peachy. Irene secured Little Flaxen, Lorna had a pair of solemn-eyed sisters, window-boxes--was considered a treat, and Irene and Lorna looked very "You kept your secret well, girls," said Miss Morley, as she "Hurry, girls, or we shan''t get places in the train," urged Miss Morley, "You won''t tell Miss Rodgers?" begged Peachy, waving a good-by to their Peachy, Irene, Lorna, Delia, and Peachy, Irene, Lorna, Delia, and id = 20730 author = Brazil, Angela title = For the Sake of the School date = keywords = Addie; Arnold; Beth; Bowes; Cuckoo; Glyncraig; League; Lizzie; Lord; Miss; Mitchell; Mrs.; New; Rona; Stanton; Stephanie; Teddington; Ulyth; Woodlands; Zealand; girl summary = To Ulyth''s fastidious taste Rona''s clothes looked hopelessly ill-cut and "I''m a good hand at camp-fires, if you want any help," continued Rona, Ulyth regarded Mrs. Arnold with that intense adoration which a girl of Ulyth kissed Mrs. Arnold''s pretty hand as the long-coveted yellow badge Porth Powys Falls, and Merle, Ulyth, Rona, Addie, and Stephanie were "Ulyth, I told the girls exactly what you said about them. Miss Teddington should have accepted such a girl as Rona, and lost no "Do I look like other girls?" asked Rona, fingering the enamelled locket "Rona''s very good-natured with them," said Ulyth. Rona had several invitations for the Easter holidays, one from Mrs. Stanton among the number; but Miss Bowes, thinking it better for Ulyth "You must show the ''old girls'' what you can do," said Miss Bowes, who "I''ve news to tell you," said Ulyth to Rona one morning, her face id = 28749 author = Brazil, Angela title = The Madcap of the School date = keywords = Ardiune; Aveline; Beasley; Bumble; Cynthia; Fauvette; Fifth; Form; Gibbie; Gibbs; Grange; Greene; Hermie; Katherine; Mademoiselle; Maudie; Miss; Morvyth; Mrs.; Professor; Raymonde; Veronica; girl; look summary = "Yes," said Miss Beasley, looking thoughtful. "Raymonde Armitage is the naughtiest girl in the school." to wander," said Raymonde, quoting so shamelessly from Miss Beasley "Professor Edwards--my girls!" said Miss Gibbs, introducing the Form "It means a good solid hour''s work," whispered Raymonde to Ardiune. "Are the Zepps likely to come, Miss Gibbs?" enquired Ardiune. "Look here," said Raymonde one day to Ardiune, "I''m getting rather fed "Little girls mustn''t read love stories!" mocked Raymonde. "Look here, old sport!" whispered Raymonde to Morvyth, "somebody ought Raymonde, looking so rough and importunate that the girls began to be Marlowe Grange girls did not much like her, and took very little "Ave," said Raymonde, as the two girls left the shop and turned up the "Look here!" said Hermie to Raymonde two days later, when the latter "What was this girl like?" asked Raymonde reflectively. I tell you I''ve come to see Miss Raymonde Armitage, and id = 28854 author = Brazil, Angela title = The Leader of the Lower School: A Tale of School Life date = keywords = Briarcroft; Dilys; Edith; Gipsy; Gordon; Guild; Hancock; Hetty; Juniors; Latimer; Lennie; Leonora; Lower; Maude; Meg; Miss; Poppie; Poppleton; School; form summary = "I should like to have gone home with the day girls," sighed Dilys Gipsy, looking serious, "but I didn''t know things were as bad as that. "I may be a new girl," said Gipsy, "but the others have chosen me to "I should like to see you on horseback, Gipsy," said Hetty. "Then I beg to propose Gipsy Latimer," said Meg Gordon, rising hastily. "You mustn''t make yourself so miserable, Gipsy dear!" said Miss Edith "Well, at any rate I shan''t be the last new girl," said Gipsy. I''m very sorry, Gipsy--it''s hard on a girl to be left like "I never dare ask Gipsy a word about her father," said Hetty Hancock. "It''s a little present, Gipsy dear," she said nervously, "just some new "Oh, Gipsy!" she began tremulously, "Miss Poppleton doesn''t know I''m need to tell Miss Poppleton that I came--but I''ll be your friend, Gipsy, id = 28974 author = Brazil, Angela title = The Manor House School date = keywords = Cicely; Courtenay; Frazer; Irene; Lindsay; Manor; Marjorie; Miss; Monica; Mrs.; Nora; Ralph; Rhoda; Russell; Scott; Sir; Wilson summary = "Miss Russell looked so worried when I told her my head ached," said "Good-bye to poor old Winterburn Lodge!" said Cicely, giving a last peep "All the girls have turned out to see what''s the matter," said Cicely. "You may wait for me here, girls, while I do my business with Mrs. Brand," said Miss Frazer; "or if you like you may walk back to the "I wonder how long she''ll be," said Lindsay, who with Cicely had "We do know something about your old room, all the same," said Lindsay "I believe I shall just have time while we finish tea," said Mrs. Courtenay. "I think your mother is perfectly sweet," said Lindsay, as Monica walked "I''m afraid both Mrs. Wilson and Scott are bad characters," said Lindsay "I sometimes wonder if we ought to tell Monica or Miss Russell," said "There''s only one thing left to be done, Cicely," said Lindsay at last. id = 14278 author = Breckenridge, Gerald title = The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border date = keywords = Arnheim; Bob; Bodine; Frank; Hampton; Jack; Mexico; Morales; Mr.; New; Pete; Rollins; Stone; Temple; Tom; boy summary = "Put on a headpiece, Bob," said Frank in a voice of great excitement. "Say, Jack, think of talking 2,000 miles like this," said Bob. "Just the same," said Bob, "old Jack would put up some battle. "Calm down, Bob," said Frank, dropping into a chair and running a hand "We know now that your father is safe, Jack," said Mr. Temple. "He certainly had his nerve, if it was he," said Bob. Jack noticed that while Rollins was watching him keenly Mr. Temple, the plan to have Jack, Bob and Frank make their way to the Calomares "Look here," said Bob to Tom Bodine, "does that cave face this way or "No, indeed," said Bob. Turning to Jack, he whispered: "That''s just what I was coming to, Dad," said Bob. Thereupon he proceeded to tell his father of Roy Stone, the young "Good for you, Jack," said Bob. id = 28735 author = Breckenridge, Gerald title = The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards date = keywords = Barnum; Bob; Brownell; Captain; Folsom; Frank; Hampton; Higginbotham; Jack; Lieutenant; Mr.; Summers; Temple; Tom; boy summary = "I guess the old boat is working all right now," said Frank. "No planes ever come out this way," Bob said. played by Jack and Bob, Frank and Della won two sets, 7-5, 8-6. "Very well," continued Jack, as Bob and Frank prepared to listen; Jack and Frank hurried away, while Bob went to execute his mission. "He''s a very busy boy, Bob. You and Jack better come and help him." "Come along, Jack," said Frank, linking an arm in that of his pal; "The wings are gone, Jack," said Bob, turning as his chum approached. "Look here, Jack," said Frank suddenly. "Come on down, Frank," said Jack. "You''re right, Bob," said Jack. Without more ado, he set out, Jack, Bob, Frank and Captain Folsom at "I know how you feel, Bob," said Jack. Now, at Bob''s words, Jack said nothing, but looked away over the id = 20385 author = Brewster, Edith Gilman title = Some Three Hundred Years Ago date = keywords = David; England; Hampshire; Indians; John; New; Nonowit; Portsmouth; Roger; Tom summary = The Indian boy gathered wood for the fire, and Jacques eagerly joined in Eleven years passed and Nonowit was a grown Indian who knew the forest With salted fish and furs from Indian trading, Captain Smith returned to Indian had heard of the new settlement and had travelled miles through it just and kind to pay the Indians for the use of their lands, so Mr. Wheelright had urged the men of the New Hampshire settlement to do the Dinner time had come for the men at the fort, but Tom and his father, direction, and Jane''s father caught his little girl up in his arms, while Indian attack and, for days, had been keeping watch over the river. One September day Mrs. Elizabeth Heard opened the door of her house on out the front door, for at the back of the house were the Indians, id = 15661 author = Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie) title = The Golden Goose Book date = keywords = Bear; little summary = When he came to the wood he met a little old grey man, who, wood the little grey man met him also, and greeted him, and said: "Give me The Simpleton went into the wood, and there sat the little old grey man to for the Little, Small, Wee Bear; and a middle-sized chair for the Middle thoughtful little Girl, she would have waited till the Bears came home, "SOMEBODY HAS BEEN AT MY PORRIDGE!" said the Great, Huge Bear, in his "SOMEBODY HAS BEEN SITTING IN MY CHAIR!" said the Great, Huge Bear, in his And when the Little, Small, Wee Bear came to look at his bed, there was When the Wolf came he said, "Little Pig, are you ready?" "Ready!" said the little Pig, "I have been and come back again, and got a When the Wolf came up he said, "Little Pig, id = 18155 author = Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie) title = The Story of the Three Little Pigs date = keywords = illustration summary = Man did, and the little Pig built a house with it. Then along came the Wolf and said, "Little Pig, little Pig, let me come the house down, and ate up the second little Pig. The third little Pig met a Man with a load of bricks, and said, "Please, house down, he said, "Little Pig, I know where there is a nice field of "Where?" said the little Pig. "Very well," said the little Pig, "I will be ready. "Ready!" said the little Pig, "I have been and come back again, and got When the Wolf came up he said, "Little Pig, When the Wolf came up he said, "Little Pig, The next day the Wolf came again, and said to the little Pig, "Little He went to the little Pig''s house, and told him how frightened he had Then the little Pig said, "Hah! id = 15111 author = Brooks, Amy title = Randy and Her Friends date = keywords = Aunt; Boston; Dayton; Helen; Janie; Jotham; Marcia; Miss; Mrs.; Nina; Prue; Randy; Weston summary = Both girls laughed as they thought of little Hi''s pranks and Randy said, "Never mind," said Randy, an odd little smile showing the dimples at the "That''s right, Randy," said Mrs. Weston, "but do ye think it can be "Nothing to-day," said Jotham, "I saw Randy in here, and I thought I''d hoeing fer me, and I tell ye ye''d like ter watch him a spell," said old "I know Randy Weston''s little sister, and I''d like ter sit side of her; "''Tain''t every girl I''d be so glad fer," said Mrs. Marvin, "but Randy''s "Oh, it looks just a little like Miss Dayton''s hats," exclaimed Randy, as "And see my Randy every day," said Prue, "and oh, Hi, you don''t know how "Randy looked nice in anything," said Hi, "and I''ll like ter see her, but "How serious you look," said Randy, "are you thinking that to-night''s id = 30088 author = Brooks, Amy title = Dorothy Dainty at the Mountains date = keywords = Dainty; Dorothy; Floretta; Flossie; Harry; Jack; Mrs.; Nancy; Paxton; Uncle summary = "Come here, Floretta!" said Mrs. Paxton. "Dorothy shall sing for you, surely," Mrs. Dainty said, "and Nancy, I am "There, there, Floretta, never mind," said Mrs. Paxton; then turning to "Oh, you sweet, funny little girl," the pleasant-faced lady said, as she "Dorothy and Nancy are dear," said Flossie, "and oh, you haven''t seen "Oh, yes," said Nancy, "and doesn''t he look like Flossie''s Uncle Harry?" He looked into their bright faces, and laughed when Dorothy said: "The prince _did_ look like Uncle Harry," said Nancy, "and the picture little Jack, after all, managed to help you, Floretta," he said. "Look up, little girl," Uncle Harry said, and his voice sounded so "Come," he said, and with a sunny smile, the little girl placed her hand "Or little girls," said Uncle Harry. "Dorothy Dainty has been reading us a lovely story," said a little girl, id = 29129 author = Brooks, Noah title = The Boy Settlers: A Story of Early Times in Kansas date = keywords = Aleck; Bryant; Charlie; Dixon; Fork; Howell; Illinois; Indians; Kansas; Missouri; Mr.; Oscar; Republican; Sandy; Uncle; Younkins; state summary = "Do you know, Sandy," he said, with an air of great wisdom, "I thought impetuous and fiery Sandy said: "That''s the talk, Uncle Charlie! his thoughts; and Oscar and Sandy were ready to fight their way "Oh, come now, Uncle Charlie," cried Sandy, from his blankets in the "Will they come to-night, do you think?" asked Sandy, and his big blue "Only look, Uncle Charlie," cried Sandy, "there''s a real flower-garden Uncle Charlie laughed, and said that the boys had expected to find "Sandy is as good as a circus, any day," said his uncle, fondly. "People have to pay fees, don''t they, Uncle Charlie?" said Sandy. "Isn''t Charlie too awfully knowing for anything, Oscar?" said Sandy, The boys looked at him with amazement, and Sandy said,-"What''s that by the cabin-door?" said Sandy, falling back as he looked "Oh, Charlie," cried Sandy, "I know now why the clerk said that there id = 13905 author = Brown, Abbie Farwell title = John of the Woods date = keywords = Brutus; Gigi; Hermit; John; King; Prince; Princess; little; man summary = John saw that this troubled the good old Hermit, whom he loved better "Now, my son," said the Hermit to John, "go you to the entrance of the "Now we will go home," said the Hermit softly, "and you, John, shall So John prattled eagerly, laying the little creature in the old man''s One day John was out in the forest, not far from the Hermit''s hut, "My son!" cried the Hermit, laying trembling hands on John''s shoulder. Suddenly John said: "Father, tell me about the King." "Ah, John!" cried the Hermit, "it is not so easy to find a good king! "Is the King so wicked?" asked John, wondering how the Hermit knew so honor,--especially one holy man, John, King Cyril''s friend and "The King!" The Hermit and John spoke the word together, staring wildly. John looked at her and thought how like a gentle little animal she was, id = 15709 author = Brown, Abbie Farwell title = The Christmas Angel date = keywords = Angel; Angelina; Christmas; Mary; Miss; Terry; Tom summary = "Bring the box in here, Norah," said Miss Terry, holding open the door for Miss Terry rose and crossed two rooms to the front window, looking out upon Not even Miss Terry could think of seeing old Miranda lying exposed to the Miss Terry stared hard at the Angel and rubbed her eyes, saying to herself, "Angelina!" said the Angel softly; and Miss Terry trembled to hear her name Miss Terry opened her lips to say, "I saw--" but the Angel interrupted her. "I saw what became of him," said Miss Terry. "You were his Guardian Angel," said Miss Terry, when once more she saw the "You will like Mary, then," said Miss Terry, with a pretty pink flush of "No," said Miss Terry. "Yes, I am Angelina, and that was my doll Miranda," said Miss Terry gently. "This is the Christmas Angel, Mary," said Miss Terry. id = 16140 author = Brown, Abbie Farwell title = The Curious Book of Birds date = keywords = Crow; Eagle; Fox; Heron; King; Magpie; Mother; Mr.; Owl; Peacock; Solomon; Wren summary = feathers and looked miserable as only a little bird can look when it is shall see!" For the Wren had a great idea in his wee little head--an "I shall," said the Wren, bobbing his little brown head and wriggling But the little birds, who lived nearer heaven than men, knew of the fire little Wren," cried King Eagle. other birds and said, "Who will give a feather to help patch a covering One day this venturesome little bird started out upon a long journey of the matter by the little Humming-Bird, and was looking very majestic One day the wise King was chatting pleasantly with the birds who lived you are foolish birds, my Hoopoes; and when the evil days shall come the pious Robin of his master Servan,--the dear little bird who used to "O foolish little bird," said Saint Peter. "Fly away, pretty little bright bird! id = 18683 author = Brown, William Perry title = Ralph Granger''s Fortunes date = keywords = Ben; Bludson; CHAPTER; Captain; Duff; Gary; Granger; Jase; Mr.; Quigg; Ralph; Rucker; Shard; Tom; Vaughn; Wanderer; look summary = "You said you''d tell me why," suggested Ralph, as they wound their way "Wretched boy!" hissed the old man, while Ralph cowered like one in the Ralph took a seat near the door, and divided his time between Mr. Quigg''s culinary operations and the swiftly moving panorama outside. "Right you are, my boy." Captain Shard now shook Ralph''s hand languidly surveyed Ralph, the boy felt that here was a sea captain "I lost my way for a little while," began Ralph, but the captain "Stay with Bludson, Ralph," called the captain, waving his hand The man looked so sharply at Ralph that the boy "Is that Captain Gary''s ship?" asked Ralph, for he had not heard the "Send that boy aft," ordered Gary, and when Ralph appeared the captain "If we don''t reach the Verdes," said Duff to Ralph one day, as the lad id = 14375 author = Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) title = The Adventures of Grandfather Frog date = keywords = Frog; Grandfather; Pool; Smiling summary = saw Grandfather Frog fast asleep on his big green lily-pad. Jerry couldn''t help laughing, for Grandfather Frog certainly did look how Grandfather Frog had fallen fast asleep on his big green lily-pad. Sure enough, there on his big green lily-pad sat Grandfather Frog with said, sat Grandfather Frog on his big green lily-pad, fast asleep. Little Joe Otter knows all about Grandfather Frog''s greediness. "I''ll go out and see for myself what this Great World my cousin, old Mr. Toad, is so fond of talking about is like," replied Grandfather Frog. that he couldn''t get Grandfather Frog to go back to the Smiling Pool, he Now Grandfather Frog is old and in the Smiling Pool he is accounted Now the Merry Little Breezes are great friends of Grandfather Frog. THE MERRY LITTLE BREEZES TRY TO COMFORT GRANDFATHER FROG THE MERRY LITTLE BREEZES TRY TO COMFORT GRANDFATHER FROG id = 14732 author = Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) title = The Adventures of Unc'' Billy Possum date = keywords = Billy; Brown; Possum; Unc summary = Brown''s boy had caught Unc'' Billy in the hen-house, and with his own Reddy remembered that Unc'' Billy''s hollow tree was not far away. when he reached Unc'' Billy Possum''s hollow tree, he began to climb up Peter''s plan for a surprise party for Unc'' Billy Possum. about Peter Rabbit''s plan to give Unc'' Billy Possum a surprise party if Sammy Jay knew how worried she was over Unc'' Billy Possum, he would know--Sammy Jay had seen nothing of Unc'' Billy Possum. Unc'' Billy almost chuckled as he heard Farmer Brown''s boy go out. Yes, Sir, Unc'' Billy knew just what Farmer Brown''s boy was doing. Unc'' Billy Possum didn''t know whether he liked the snow more than he HAPPY JACK SQUIRREL HELPS UNC'' BILLY POSSUM HAPPY JACK SQUIRREL HELPS UNC'' BILLY POSSUM tell old Mrs. Possum that Unc'' Billy was safe in another hollow tree id = 14958 author = Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) title = Mother West Wind ''Why'' Stories date = keywords = Frog; Grandfather; Mr.; Old; Peter summary = course big Mr. Bob Cat looked up right away and saw little Mr. Chipmunk sitting on the old stump. fall it came time to put on a new coat, to have Old Mother Nature hand "Ask Grandfather Frog; he knows," replied Old Mr. Toad, and started on "Then of course Grandfather Frog knows it," said Peter. Grandfather Frog stopped a minute and looked very hard at Peter after "Of course," said Peter to Grandfather Frog, "Old Mother Nature knows "Yes," said he, "Old Mother Nature knows a great deal more than I do, The big people, like Old King Bear and Mr. Wolf and Mr. Panther and Mr. Lynx, began to look with hungry eyes on Peter knew by the look in his great, goggly eyes that Grandfather Frog Grandfather Frog''s eyes twinkled as he said this, and Peter looked Of course, Grandfather Frog knows Peter and his id = 15168 author = Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) title = Bowser the Hound date = keywords = Blacky; Bowser; Brown; Coyote; Reddy summary = Farther and farther away from home Old Man Coyote led Bowser the Old Man Coyote could go Bowser felt sure he could follow. In fact, on many a moonlight night Bowser had hunted Reddy Fox or Never in his life had Reddy Fox visited Farmer Brown''s henhouse with The meeting of Reddy Fox and Old Man Coyote just outside the gate to Reddy Fox sat down at a safe distance to watch what Old Man Coyote All this time Old Man Coyote was not so far away as Reddy thought. Old Man Coyote, watching from his hiding place, saw Reddy push the gate time Old Man Coyote watched and wondered what Reddy was doing. Farmer Brown''s to look for Old Man Coyote, and for a long time as he Reddy would catch one of those fat hens and whether Bowser would be "I can''t carry this fat hen far," thought Reddy, "for Bowser will surely id = 15521 author = Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) title = The Adventures of Prickly Porky date = keywords = Billy; Peter; Porky; Prickly summary = "It looks as if _you_ were afraid, Reddy Fox," said Peter Rabbit. "It must be that Reddy or Granny Fox or Old Man Coyote is JIMMY SKUNK AND UNC'' BILLY POSSUM TELL DIFFERENT STORIES JIMMY SKUNK AND UNC'' BILLY POSSUM TELL DIFFERENT STORIES that Prickly Porky had told him that Peter Rabbit undoubtedly had seen run!" replied Unc'' Billy, looking around the little circle of forest told by Peter Rabbit and Unc'' Billy Possum, and the scrape he had got Prickly Porky, and Peter Rabbit had seen him run, and you may be sure Rabbit, and Prickly Porky that old Granny Fox would be on hand at Reddy Fox at the foot of the hill where Prickly Porky lives. Now what old Granny Fox had seen was Peter Rabbit and Jimmy Skunk and When old Granny Fox found Prickly Porky, with his thousand little Billy Possum, Peter Rabbit, and Prickly Porky would have been id = 17250 author = Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) title = Mother West Wind "Where" Stories date = keywords = Coyote; Mother; Mr.; Nature; Old; Peter summary = Little Breeze came along and turned the edge of one up so that Peter saw Peter''s eyes, and then out on the big green lily-pad climbed Grandfather way that he first heard of Miser the Trade Rat. Peter had crept into a hollow log in the Green Forest to rest and to Peter as if Old Man Coyote certainly would catch Johnny Chuck this time. "Once upon a time," began Old Man Coyote, "so my grandfather told me, Old Man Coyote looked at Peter very hard as if he had half a mind not to have been great friends ever since Peter tried to help Mrs. Quack when "Way back in the days when the world was young," said she, "Old Mother Peter noticed those feet the first time he met Mr. and Mrs. Quack. "And that shows how little you know about the Great World, Peter," id = 19079 author = Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) title = The Adventures of Lightfoot the Deer date = keywords = Forest; Green; Lightfoot; Paddy; Sammy summary = Sammy watched the hunter enter the Green Forest, then he silently Could you have seen the hunter with the terrible gun and Lightfoot the Now the hunter with the terrible gun who was looking for Lightfoot knew It was a dreadful game the hunter with the terrible gun and Lightfoot When the hunter found the hiding-place Lightfoot had left at the warning These things told the hunter which way Lightfoot had gone. Lightfoot the Deer traveled on through the Green Forest, straight ahead When Lightfoot bounded away through the Green Forest, after watching the Now Lightfoot had known of hunters hiding near water, hoping to shoot The instant Lightfoot saw Paddy the Beaver he knew that for the time Lightfoot, the Green Forest is full of hunters looking for you. Sammy knew all of Lightfoot''s hiding-places. it was Sammy who warned Lightfoot of the coming of the hunter on the id = 19092 author = Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) title = The Adventures of Paddy Beaver date = keywords = Beaver; Green; Paddy; Sammy summary = XXI PADDY AND SAMMY JAY WORK TOGETHER Paddy the Beaver was busy cutting down trees for the dam he had planned Green Forest he had learned all about tree-cutting and dam-building and find out that Paddy the Beaver had come to the Green Forest, had started the Green Forest where they said Paddy the Beaver was at work. When Sammy Jay reached the place deep in the Green Forest where Paddy Paddy the Beaver kept right on working just as if he hadn''t any Laughing Brook is over its banks above Paddy''s dam," replied Jerry, Paddy and Jerry were working under water. Very early one morning Paddy the Beaver heard Sammy Jay making a aspen-trees where Paddy the Beaver cut his food, and for three nights PADDY AND SAMMY JAY WORK TOGETHER up the Laughing Brook to Paddy''s pond, deep in the Green Forest. id = 20877 author = Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) title = Mother West Wind''s Children date = keywords = Chuck; Fox; Little; Mr.; Rabbit; Reddy summary = Danny Meadow Mouse sat in his doorway and looked down the Lone Little could see Old Mother West Wind''s Children, the Merry Little Breezes, at "Good morning, Danny Meadow Mouse," said old Mr. Toad, "it''s a fine "Danny Meadow Mouse," said old Mr. Toad, "you make me think of your "Three times old Mother Nature asked Mr. Meadow Mouse where he got the The Merry Little Breezes of Old Mother West Wind were tired. Reddy Fox, Johnny Chuck, Striped Chipmunk, Happy Jack Squirrel, Mr. Black Snake, old Mr. Crow, Sammy Jay, Billy Mink, Little Joe Otter, Merry Little Breezes had spied Striped Chipmunk whisking along the old Old Grandfather Frog sat on his big green lily pad blinking in the sun. legs he kicked the sand right back into the face of Reddy Fox. All the little meadow people gathered around the hole where Johnny id = 21015 author = Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) title = The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk date = keywords = Billy; Jimmy; Peter; Unc summary = XII Jimmy Skunk and Unc'' Billy Possum Meet 61 just seen Jimmy Skunk disappear inside an old barrel, lying on its side joke on Reddy as well as on Jimmy," thought Peter, and laughed right out Jay. Right away a plan for getting Reddy up there flashed into Peter''s head. wonder," said he slowly, "if Peter Rabbit knew that Jimmy Skunk was story to tell, and no one likes to carry tales more than does Sammy Jay. He watched Reddy sneak away to the Green Forest, and Jimmy Skunk slowly "Of course," thought Sammy, "Jimmy Skunk is sure that Reddy rolled that "You mean," said Jimmy Skunk, "that you guess that Peter Rabbit knew JIMMY SKUNK AND UNC'' BILLY POSSUM MEET To Jimmy Skunk and Unc'' Billy Possum eggs Unc'' Billy Possum and Jimmy Skunk, facing each other among the Black Jimmy Skunk hurried after Unc'' Billy. id = 21286 author = Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) title = Mother West Wind "How" Stories date = keywords = Frog; Grandfather; Mother; Mr.; Old; Peter summary = "Way back in the beginning of things, old King Bear ruled in the Green "Old Mother Nature had been away a long time trying to make other parts unknown Great World to look for Old Mother Nature and take a message to Grandfather Frog one day, as they watched Billy Mink catch a fat trout. "Chug-a-rum!" said Grandfather Frog and looked sharply at Peter. "Did it take old Mr. Mink very long to learn how?" asked Peter "Chug-a-rum!" said Grandfather Frog, "Did you ever hear how old Mr. Squirrel learned thrift?" Pool joined Peter Rabbit in begging Grandfather Frog for the story, and "One day old King Bear gave little Mr. Squirrel six big, fat nuts. "I wish I could jump like that," said Peter right out loud one day, as "Well," said Grandfather Frog, settling himself in a way that Peter knew Grandfather Frog rolled his great, goggly eyes and looked at Peter id = 22816 author = Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) title = The Adventures of Buster Bear date = keywords = Bear; Brown; Buster; Joe summary = Buster Bear tiptoed up very softly until he was right behind Little Joe LITTLE JOE OTTER GETS EVEN WITH BUSTER BEAR LITTLE JOE OTTER GETS EVEN WITH BUSTER BEAR Buster Bear hadn''t actually taken the fish away from Little Joe. But "What''s he doing?" asked Little Joe Otter, as Buster Bear sat for the LITTLE JOE OTTER SUPPLIES BUSTER BEAR WITH A BREAKFAST LITTLE JOE OTTER SUPPLIES BUSTER BEAR WITH A BREAKFAST Now when Little Joe Otter found that Buster Bear had been too smart for fishing as is Little Joe Otter or Billy Mink or Buster Bear. Little Joe Otter and Buster Bear. Now Farmer Brown''s boy didn''t know that Buster Bear had come down to the "Huh!" said Buster Bear to Little Joe Otter, "I believe he was afraid!" BUSTER BEAR CARRIES OFF THE PAIL OF FARMER BROWN''S BOY BUSTER BEAR CARRIES OFF THE PAIL OF FARMER BROWN''S BOY id = 17145 author = Burnett, Alice Hale title = Hallowe''en at Merryvale date = keywords = Chuck; Herbie; Reddy; Toad summary = Toad''s best friend Reddy and his brother Frank nick-named "Fat." "Hello, Reddy," laughed Toad, "come on in and help me with these apples. After the boys had carried the apples up to the house Mother Brown "Here''s the stem," said Chuck, placing it in Hopie''s outstretched hand. Toad, with the help of Father Brown, then placed a long pole so that the other boys enjoyed, at times holding Chuck until Herbie was almost upon "She''s got Fat scared to death," giggled Toad to Reddy. "That''s great," cried Reddy as all the boys laughed. boys got in line while Father Brown lighted the candles. "By jiminy, he did it," cried Toad, "good boy, Fat," as every candle "Fat gets the prize and it''s just what he likes most," cried Toad. Brown, after the boys had all tried some of Fat''s candy and found it Hopie, you, Toad and Fat try first." id = 16448 author = Burnham, Clara Louise title = Jewel''s Story Book date = keywords = Alma; Ernest; Evringham; Faith; Fletcher; Flossie; Gabriel; Gladys; God; Harry; Hazel; Jewel; Julia; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Topaz summary = "Yes, I shall think about it lots of times," said the little girl. I think Star will like the park pretty well." Jewel looked said, after waiting a little, and Jewel, looking up at him with an April when she went away and said ''Good-by, you queer little thing!''" "Come here, Jewel; sit still," said the mother, striving to pull the "Your grandpa is coming out early, Jewel," said her father. "Perhaps father would like to drive mother in the phaeton," said the child, "Anna Belle''s pond will overflow, I think," said Jewel, looking out the "I don''t think much of your dog''s dancing," said Gabriel, looking him in "I''ve been looking up that boat business, Jewel," said Mr. Evringham. "It _is_ a golden dog," said Jewel''s mother, looking almost as enthusiastic "Let''s have a look at it, Jewel," said Mr. Evringham, and he took hold of id = 17937 author = Butler, Ellis Parker title = The Thin Santa Claus: The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking date = keywords = Claus; Gratz; Mrs. summary = It was no disappointment to Mrs. Gratz that Santa Claus had not come "I think mebby I got me a present from Santy Claus, yes?" said Mrs. Gratz. "How much you pay for such nice, big, fat chickens, mebby?" asked Mrs. Gratz. "Only but I ain''t got any such chickens," said Mrs. Gratz. "Now, say--" said the man, but Mrs. Gratz closed the door in his face. "I guess such a Santy Claus came back yet," said Mrs. Gratz when she "I guess it ain''t some use," said Mrs. Gratz. You ain''t inspected Mrs. Gratz''s chicken coop. "I guess such bugs ain''t been in _my_ coop last night," said Mrs. Gratz carelessly. As Mrs. Gratz watched the thin man search the chicken yard for As Mrs. Gratz watched the thin man search the chicken yard for "I don''t like such come-agains, much," said Mrs. Gratz placidly. said Mrs. Flannery vindictively; "th'' mean chicken thief!" id = 17616 author = Butterworth, Hezekiah title = Little Sky-High; Or, The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang date = keywords = Buren; China; High; Lucy; Mrs.; Sky; Van; chinese summary = At Mr. Van Buren''s wish, little Sky-High was sent for. "Come in, Sky-High," said Mrs. Van Buren. "Hoqua, madam," said Sky-High, bowing to his mistress, "was the great Mrs. Van Buren smiled, and arranged that little Sky-High should wash and "Sky-High will not say ''Mandarin'' any more," said Mrs. Van Buren. It was about this time that little Lucy began to wonder if Sky-High were Mrs. Van Buren went in and took the plate down; and little Sky-High "Sky-High," said Mrs. Van Buren, "what was that sound I heard?" "And the little Wang High-Sky said, ''Let me go and see. "Sky-High," said Mrs. Van Buren, very earnestly, to her little servant, "That heaven--it is beautiful, mistress," said little Sky-High. said to Mrs. Van Buren, "You will surely let Sky-High come up-stairs on "Yes, Sky-High," said Mrs. Van Buren, "that the children may see the little Lucy said to Sky-High. id = 28915 author = Butterworth, Hezekiah title = Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden date = keywords = Beal; Charlemagne; Charlie; Club; Dunstan; England; Europe; God; King; Lord; Macbeth; Mook; Mr.; North; Otto; Peter; Rhine; St.; day; german; great; illustration; like; old; story; year summary = those lands to-day comes the great emigration that is peopling the "I knew the story would end in that way," said Charlie. old king arrived she told Macbeth that the time had come for him to "We all like stories," he said, "and the Rhine lands are regions of was just ten years old, his father, then King of Prussia, called him Many, many years ago there lived in an old German town a good looked like an old man. "I think her story is true," said the young man. SONGS.--THE STORY OF LITTLE MOOK.--THE QUEER OLD LADY WHO WENT TO father''s religion, and everything that the old king most liked. "Yes, my bells are good," he said to a friend one day, who was As Otto had said, his life''s work began the next day. "_They_ have one day in a hundred years," he said. id = 18777 author = Byerley, Lucy title = Ruth Arnold or, the Country Cousin date = keywords = Elgin; Ernest; Gerald; Julia; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Ruth; Woburn summary = "I''m sure I don''t know what I''ve learnt this half-year," said Ruth to them at the sea-side," said Ruth, speaking very slowly, and looking as "Have you read your cousin''s letter, Ruth?" asked her mother as she took "Do you think me so much like her?" asked Ruth eagerly, looking greatly some specimens the next day, and the time slipped rapidly by, until Mrs. Woburn and Julia returned. "Yes," said Ruth, glad that her cousin had asked a question to which she "Ruth, I want you to come to my room for a few minutes," said Mrs. Woburn; and her niece followed her upstairs. possess to have that child''s keen sense of delight," remarked Mrs. Woburn to her husband, as Ruth tripped away to join her cousins. None of the girls liked to ask Ruth what had happened after her return "Now, Ruth," he said coaxingly, "I know you are a good-natured little id = 14077 author = Caldecott, Randolph title = A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go date = keywords = Heigho summary = [Illustration: A Frog he would a-wooing go. "Pray, Miss MOUSEY, are you within?" "Pray, Miss MOUSE, will you give us some beer?" "For Froggy and I are fond of good cheer." "Pray, Mr. FROG, will you give us a song? "Indeed, Miss MOUSE," replied Mr FROG, He took up his hat, and he wished them good night. But as Froggy was crossing a silvery brook, The Rat, the Mouse, and the little Frog-gee! _Heigho, says_ ANTHONY ROWLEY! _Heigho, says_ ANTHONY ROWLEY! [Illustration: Randolph Caldecott''s _In square crown 4to, picture covers, with numerous coloured plates._ books, with their Coloured Pictures and numerous Outline Sketches._ Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 3 Hey-Diddle-Diddle-Picture Book 4 The Panjandrum Picture Book different books, with their Coloured Pictures and numerous Outline Pictures and Songs No. 2 Pictures and Songs No. 2 PICTURE BOOKS PICTURE BOOKS id = 18360 author = Caldecott, Randolph title = The Farmer''s Boy One of R. Caldecott''s picture books date = keywords = illustration summary = Frederick Warne and Co., Ltd. Printed in Great Britain I used to keep my master''s HORSES, I used to keep my master''s LAMBS, I used to keep my master''s HENS, I used to keep my master''s DUCKS, I used to keep my master''s DOGS, I used to keep my master''s CHILDREN, _In square crown 4to, picture covers, with numerous coloured plates._ Each containing four different books, with their Coloured Pictures and innumerable Outline Sketches._ Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 3 Hey-Diddle-Diddle-Picture Book 4 The Panjandrum Picture Book _In Two Volumes, handsomely bound in cloth gilt, each containing eight different books, with their Coloured Pictures and numerous Outline Pictures and Songs No. 2 Pictures and Songs No. 2 PICTURE BOOKS PICTURE BOOKS A Sketch Book sketches in colour The Published Prices of the above Picture Books can be obtained of all id = 19177 author = Caldecott, Randolph title = Hey Diddle Diddle and Baby Bunting R. Caldecott''s Picture Books date = keywords = illustration summary = [Illustration: Book cover] Frederick Warne and Co Ltd. HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE [Illustration: Hey, diddle, diddle,] [Illustration: The Cow jumped over the Moon,] [Illustration: The little Dog laughed] [Illustration: BABY BUNTING.] [Illustration: Bye, Baby Bunting!] [Illustration: Father''s] [Illustration: gone] [Illustration: a-hunting,] [Illustration: Gone to fetch] [Illustration: To wrap the Baby Bunting in.] Picture Books _In square crown 4to, picture covers, with numerous coloured plates._ 10 Hey-Diddle-Diddle and Baby Bunting 10 Hey-Diddle-Diddle and Baby Bunting Coloured Pictures and innumerable Outline Sketches;_ Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 3 Hey-Diddle-Diddle-Picture Book 4 The Panjandrum Picture Book Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 1 containing the first 8 books Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 2 containing the second 8 books listed above with their Color Pictures and numerous Outline Sketches listed above with their Color Pictures and numerous Outline Sketches _The Published Prices of the above Picture Books can be obtained of all id = 19868 author = Caldecott, Randolph title = The Milkmaid R. Caldecott''s Picture Books date = keywords = illustration summary = "I''m going a-milking, Sir," she said. "My Father''s a Farmer, Sir," she said. "Shall I marry you, my Pretty Maid?" "But what is your fortune, my pretty Maid?" "My face is my fortune, Sir," she said. "Sir!" she said. "Nobody asked you, Sir!" she said. "Nobody asked you, Sir!" she said. "Nobody asked you, Sir!" she said. Picture Books _In square crown 4to, picture covers, with numerous coloured plates._ their Coloured Pictures and innumerable Outline Sketches._ Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 3 Hey-Diddle-Diddle-Picture Book 4 The Panjandrum Picture Book Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 1 containing the first 8 books Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 2 containing the second 8 books listed above with their Colour Pictures and numerous Outline Sketches. listed above with their Colour Pictures and numerous Outline Sketches. _The Published Prices of the above Picture Books can be obtained of id = 28557 author = Caldecott, Randolph title = The Panjandrum Picture Book date = keywords = illustration summary = COME LASSES AND LADS COME LASSES AND LADS Come Lasses and Lads, get leave of your Dads, "And I prithee, Fiddler, play;" "The Fiddler played it false;" The Fiddler then began to play the tune again, The girls did then begin to quarrel with the men, gave him and went away "Good-night," says DOLLY to JOHN; "Good-night," says SUE, to her sweetheart HUGH, "Good night," says everyone. And bound themselves, by kisses twelve, To meet the next Holiday. And bound themselves, by kisses twelve, To meet the next Holiday. RIDE A COCK-HORSE TO BANBURY CROSS RIDE A COCK-HORSE TO BANBURY CROSS A FARMER WENT TROTTING A Farmer went trotting upon his grey Mare; A Farmer went trotting upon his grey Mare; And never follow''d wicked ways-_She had not died to-day_. and at the same time a great she-bear, coming down the street, pops its and the great Panjandrum himself, with id = 19120 author = Carson, James, Captain title = The Saddle Boys of the Rockies; Or, Lost on Thunder Mountain date = keywords = Bob; Frank; Hank; Joe; Kentucky; Lopez; Mountain; Nick; Peg; Thunder; look summary = When Frank give him this little cut, the face of Peg Grant showed signs "But Frank, we don''t believe in any such thing, do we?" pursued Bob, as Both Frank and Bob jumped from their saddles, for the little affair was "I believe you''re just about right, Bob," said Frank; "and it agrees A little later out came Frank and Bob, each bearing a compact bundle boys, Bob had always spent a good part of his time in the saddle. "There, looks like I was right, Bob!" ejaculated Frank, a minute or so "Meaning at old Thunder Mountain?" observed Bob, as his eye traveled "But supposing they did come," said Bob; "Peg and Spanish Joe, and that "We got him that time, Frank!" exclaimed Bob just then, though he could "That sure sounds good to me, Bob," said Frank, turning once more to moving a little this way," and Frank led off as he spoke, with Bob id = 17349 author = Castlemon, Harry title = Frank among the Rancheros date = keywords = Archie; Arthur; CHAPTER; Dick; Frank; Johnny; Marmion; Mr.; Pierre; Ranchero; Vane; Winters summary = Frank and Archie never grew tired of hearing Uncle James tell the story "Give it to me, Pierre," said Frank; "Marmion don''t like to be fed by As Frank asked himself this question, he turned suddenly, and saw Pierre Although Frank was suspicious of every thing Pierre said or did, he Frank shuddered as the Ranchero said this, and, for the first time, he As Frank passed through the court, he picked up his rifle, which Mr. Winters had thrown down after taking that flying shot at Pierre. "But, Pierre," said Frank, now beginning to be really frightened, "I Johnny, having by this time saddled his horse, he and Frank returned to "That must have been exciting," said Frank, while Johnny looked over his way, Johnny came next, and Frank and Archie brought up the rear. Frank turned and looked at Arthur. "You''re sure, now," said Pierre, as Frank handed him the letter, after id = 18076 author = Castlemon, Harry title = The Boy Trapper date = keywords = Bert; Bob; Dan; Dave; David; Don; Evans; General; Godfrey; Gordon; Lester; Silas summary = very foolish notion which Godfrey Evans, David''s father, suddenly got "I am troubled about a good many things," said David, speaking now "Why, David," said Bert, "the money was all paid to you in less than "O, I want a good many things," replied David, "but I shall have only David, as we have said, turned into the barn, and Dan, who had more "Why, pap, I didn''t know you was here," said Dan. Godfrey walked briskly along the shore until he reached a little Godfrey, at the same time turning away his head and looking at Dan "It''s a heap of money, the fust thing you know," said Dan. "I don''t know what to make of you, Dan," replied David. "I found him right where you left him, Dan," said David, who thought "I know it," said David again; "but I can''t shoot any more birds over id = 29300 author = Castlemon, Harry title = Rodney, the Partisan date = keywords = Confederate; Dick; Graham; Gray; Jeff; Louis; Merrick; Mr.; Percival; Randolph; Rodney; St.; State; Tom; Union; Westall summary = "Good-by, my son," said Mrs. Gray, when Rodney''s horse and his father''s brought into it would cast a vote for Tom. Here was a pretty state of affairs, thought Captain Hubbard, who looked State to send all her best men into the Confederate army," said Tom, "I tell you Missouri is the best State yet," said Rodney, handing the company to the Confederate States Rodney got upon his horse again and This was said in the most matter of fact way, as if Rodney were going to "I don''t think I ever heard of such men," said Rodney doubtfully. "I am acquainted with this man Perkins in a business way," said Mr. Westall, after he had run his eye over the letter, "and know him to be Tom said something in reply, but Rodney did not hear what it was, nor "And that was another thing I wanted to know," said Rodney, with a sigh id = 29387 author = Castlemon, Harry title = Marcy the Blockade Runner date = keywords = Allison; Beardsley; Captain; Confederate; Gray; Hanson; Inlet; Jack; Julius; Marcy; Mrs.; Newbern; Shelby; Union; Yankees summary = "Mother," said Marcy, placing his arm around her neck and whispering the "I know Beardsley wanted to find out where I stood," repeated Marcy. ["That sounds exactly like Beardsley," said Marcy, to himself.] "Well, "I really believe I''ve got a hold on the old rascal at last," said Marcy you want to leave it to port," said Marcy, taking his stand beside the "Oh, mother," exclaimed Marcy, "Jack''s come home, and he''s Union." you were aboard of her," said Jack, when Marcy brought his story to a "I hope that rebel officer didn''t see you come up," said Jack. "Yes, I know they do," said Marcy, when Allison paused and looked "Jack, I wish you would tell me just what you mean," said Marcy "I never heard that mother lost a breastpin," said Marcy, when Jack had "Now Marcy," said he, "you''ve got to look out for yourself--and for id = 17315 author = Cavanah, Frances title = Abe Lincoln Gets His Chance date = keywords = Abe; Crawford; Dennis; Lincoln; Sally; Sarah; Tom; illustration summary = "That Abe Lincoln is funny enough to make a cat laugh," they said. "Mrs. Lincoln," said Abe in a high Sarah, Tom''s new wife, looked around the littered yard, then at the Abe looked up at Tom out of frightened gray eyes. "I''ve been watching you, Abe. You''re a right smart boy," she said. "Why, Abe, you can read them any time you like. With so many new settlers, there was usually plenty of work for Abe. Whenever Tom did not need him at home, he hired out at twenty-five cents "Abe, I told you to stop," said Elizabeth Crawford. "Abe tells me that new Mr. Swaney was at church," Sarah said. "It was like Pa said," Abe told her. "You tell them, Abe," said Tom. "I''ll come with you," said Abe. There were thirteen people in the Lincoln party: Tom and Sarah, Abe and id = 23288 author = Cecil, Sabina title = Little Mary Or, The Picture-Book date = keywords = Aldermary summary = Evening--Setting Sun. _Published Dec. 1^{st} 1800 by John Marshall N^{o} 4 Aldermary And the lantern gave light to the hall where she play''d. the park that little Mary one day passed through, where she first saw Egerton, Esq. _Published Dec 1^{st} 1800 by John Marshall N^{o} 4 Aldermary Church In little Mary''s room were placed near at hand, _Pub^{d} Dec. 1^{st} 1800 by J Marshall N^{o} 4 Aldermary Church Yard_] _Published Dec. 1^{st} 1800 by J Marshall N^{o} 4 Aldermary Church Yard Little Mary was eating her breakfast when she saw a Robin red-breast standing on a rail, at a little distance; she gathered up the crumbs as _Published Feb. 1^{st} 1800 by J Marshall N^{o} 4 Aldermary Church This is the Crocus that grew in little Mary''s garden by the side of the _Published Dec. 1^{st} 1800 by John Marshall N^{o} 4 Aldermary Church id = 16253 author = Chalmers, Amy D. V. title = Madge Morton, Captain of the Merry Maid date = keywords = Ann; Curtis; Eleanor; Jones; Lillian; Madge; Miss; Mollie; Mrs.; Phil; Phyllis; Tom summary = "Sh-sh, Madge," Eleanor lowered her voice, "Miss Jones might hear you. "Madge," Phil called in horror, "do sit down!" The boat was careening In an instant Madge''s hands were alongside the boat, and Phil pulled Lillian put her hand affectionately on Madge''s arm, while Phil stood "Why did you speak to the poor girl like that?" asked Madge sharply. "Do you think our boat has gone forever, Phil?" asked Madge dejectedly Miss Jones, Phil and Madge were industriously turning the berths into Before the houseboat anchored Madge and Phil ran up the hill to ask at "Madge," Phil''s voice trembled a little, "what do you suppose poor Miss Madge, Phil and Lillian had come back to the boat. "Girls," called Lillian, "the Curtis''s boat is coming." Mrs. Curtis and Tom arrived at the houseboat just as Madge and Phil Mrs. Curtis came so close to the sick girl''s bed that Madge and Phil id = 20737 author = Chalmers, Amy D. V. title = Madge Morton''s Secret date = keywords = Ann; Curtis; Flora; Harris; Jenny; Lawton; Lieutenant; Madge; Maid; Merry; Miss; Mrs.; Phil; Phyllis; Thornton; Tom summary = Lillian, Phil, and Miss Jenny Ann. You must rally the houseboat party. part, and when on the morning of the day appointed, escorted by Mrs. Curtis and Tom, the four girls and Miss Jenny Ann boarded the "Merry "Miss Jenny Ann!" exclaimed Madge impulsively for the second time in Lieutenant Lawton wish a young girl like Phyllis, a mere acquaintance, "I wish to tell you a story, Miss Jenny Ann," began Madge solemnly. "I think you are right, Madge," Miss Jenny Ann said at last. "Good night, Miss Jenny Ann," said Madge. "But, Miss Jenny Ann--girls," pleaded Madge, "has it ever struck you "My dear Miss Jenny Ann," protested Madge, "the men Phil saw may have Madge, Phil and Miss Jenny Ann decided to make the trip together. Like two little girls, Madge and Phil joined of the house, out of the vision of Madge and Miss Jenny Ann. Phil was a id = 14083 author = Chapman, Allen title = Tom Fairfield''s Pluck and Luck; Or, Working to Clear His Name date = keywords = Appleby; Bert; Bruce; Elmwood; George; Hall; Heller; Jack; Sam; Tom summary = "I thought he wasn''t coming back to school," remarked Tom, looking Tom, Jack and Bert asked the questions in turn. "Come on!" urged Jack, and he caught hold of Tom''s arm and led him Nick Johnson played some kind of a mean trick on Tom and Bert and Jack While Bruce and Morse went their ways, Tom and his chums, talking Look here, Tom. You know you and Sam, to say nothing of Nick, haven''t Sam Heller came face to face with Tom. CHAPTER VI "Did you hear where Sam wants to play?" asked Tom. "Yes," replied Tom, looking to where Sam Heller was leisurely getting "Well, what do you think of it?" asked Jack of Tom, as the two came out "He sure is working us," said Jack to Tom. "Did Sam and Nick make good time?" asked Tom, of the football captain. "Oh--er--all right," stammered Bert, and he looked from Jack to Tom, id = 15903 author = Chapman, Allen title = Bart Stirling''s Road to Success; Or, The Young Express Agent date = keywords = Baker; Bart; Colonel; Darry; Harrington; Haven; Lem; Leslie; Martin; Mr.; Pleasantville; Pope; Stirling; Wacker; express summary = Turning the corner of the in-freight house Bart came to a quick halt. "The express office," said Bart, arising. "Lem Wacker," said Bart, "I have got just a few words to say to you, and Bart closed the door of the express office and stepped out to where he Bart went up to Colonel Harrington and the latter got on his feet. "Thank you, Colonel Harrington," said Bart in a queer tone. The little express office looked good to Bart as its precincts again About eight o''clock that evening Bart came down to the express office Bart was busy at his desk in the express office, but turned quickly as Lem Wacker had said that before, and as he backed away Bart dismissed "Good morning, Mrs. Wacker," said Bart, courteously lifting his cap. Bart did not even pause at the express office, where he had left Colonel "All right," said Bart Stirling, express company agent. id = 28292 author = Chapman, Allen title = Ralph on the Engine; Or, The Young Fireman of the Limited Mail date = keywords = Evans; Fairbanks; Farrington; Griscom; Joe; Junction; Mr.; Ralph; Slump; Stanley; Trevor; Zeph summary = "Good evening, Mr. Cooper," said Ralph, as the fireman leaped from the good-for-nothing fellow named Ike Slump, whose place he took, Ralph short line railroad near Dover, in which project Ralph was very much "Poor fellow," said Ralph, looking at the lad in the wagon. "I wish I had a little time to spare," said Ralph. "Yes, the man did look funny, for a fact," said Ralph. "Mr. Dallas, this is my son, Ralph," said Mrs. Fairbanks, as the young "Yes, he seems to be given to dark ways," said Ralph. "I don''t like the looks of things," he said to Ralph, as they started "And you, Zeph?" said Ralph, turning to the farmer boy. "I am Ralph Fairbanks, a fireman on the Great Northern," said the "You see, it is a long time since the car disappeared," said Ralph, "I am Ralph Fairbanks, a fireman on the Great Northern Railroad," id = 28655 author = Chapman, Allen title = Ralph on the Overland Express; Or, The Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer date = keywords = Archie; Clark; Dallas; Express; Fairbanks; Fogg; Fred; Great; Griscom; Ike; Junction; Marvin; Mr.; Northern; Porter; Ralph; Stanley; Zeph summary = The young engineer took a good look at his fireman. Marvin Clark knew his place, and Ralph liked him for keeping it. "Mr. Fogg," shouted Ralph across to the fireman''s seat, "you''re a "Come on, Clark," said Ralph. "I''m very glad to see you," said Ralph; "I hear you''ve got a great "That''s good, Mr. Fogg," said Ralph. "Mr. Fogg''s house has just burned down," said Ralph. "Ralph, you mean, Mr. Graham," observed the young railroader "You''re a royal good fellow, Mr. Ralph," declared the young inventor When Ralph got to the roundhouse he found Fogg in the doghouse No. 999 was run to a siding, and Ralph and Fogg had "See here, Ralph," said Zeph to the young engineer in parting, "I "What''s the run, Fairbanks?" asked the fireman, as Ralph returned from Fogg was at the engine as Ralph ran along the tracks, and one of the id = 15344 author = Chase, Josephine title = Grace Harlowe''s Sophomore Year at High School The Record of the Girl Chums in Work and Athletics date = keywords = Anne; Crosby; David; Grace; Gray; Harlowe; Hippy; Jessica; Julia; Miriam; Miss; Mrs.; Nora; Thompson; Tom summary = YEAR AT HIGH SCHOOL," need no introduction to Grace Harlowe and her girl "Don''t worry your dear head over those girls, Grace," said Anne, patting "I have one thing to be thankful for," said Grace to Anne, as she turned "By the way, Grace," said Anne, "I want to ask you something about that "By the way, girls," said Grace, addressing the team, "has any one any "Girls," said Grace, as she and Nora and Jessica walked down the street "Girls and boys," said Anne, "it is almost ten o''clock and Grace ought to "Miriam," said Grace in a tone of quiet command that made every girl look "Grace is right as usual," she said, "and none of you girls should feel "I knew you girls would feel the same as I do," said Grace. "Anne has always wanted to be friends with you, Miriam," Grace said id = 17811 author = Chase, Josephine title = Grace Harlowe''s Junior Year at High School Or, Fast Friends in the Sororities date = keywords = Anne; David; Eleanor; Grace; Gray; Harlowe; Hippy; Jessica; Mabel; Miriam; Miss; Mrs.; Nora; School; Tebbs; Thompson summary = "GRACE HARLOWE''S SOPHOMORE YEAR AT HIGH SCHOOL," the girl chums have "How well Miss Thompson looks," whispered Grace to Anne as they neared Grace, Nora, Anne and Jessica wished to recite in the same classes as "What class are you girls in?" said Eleanor, abruptly changing the complaining old woman," said Mrs. Gray, allowing Grace to seat her in "Eleanor," said Grace solemnly, "you ought to be a very happy girl. "You must not say such things of Miss Thompson, Eleanor," said Grace "Miss Thompson always knows when a girl is absent," replied Grace. until Grace said, laughing: "Stop it, girls; let her get used to you "I don''t know where I shall go after I finish High School," said Grace. "Do you know, girls," said Grace, as they left the gymnasium that "Grace," she said, as the young girl entered the office, "were you in my id = 20342 author = Chase, Josephine title = Grace Harlowe''s Problem date = keywords = Anne; Brent; Elfreda; Emma; Evelyn; Grace; Gray; Harlowe; Hippy; House; Jean; Miriam; Miss; Mrs.; Overton; Tom; Wharton summary = by Mrs. Gray, in honor of Grace Harlowe, Anne Pierson and Miriam "And do I live to hear Grace Harlowe borrowing trouble?" broke in Emma "That''s dear in you to ask us here every year, Elfreda," said Grace. Grace realized that this poor orphan girl, whose only home was Harlowe Jean''s only response was, "Good night, Miss Harlowe." Then she turned With Miss Wilder as dean, Grace knew that Jean''s indiscretion would be this afternoon, Miss Brent," informed Grace as, later, Jean stood before "The answer to the question must come from Miss Brent," replied Grace Overton Hall, Jean turned impulsively to Grace: "I am sorry, Miss When Miss Wharton sent Jean Brent and Grace Harlowe from her office with Miss Wharton allowed the matter concerning Jean Brent and Grace to rest "Miss Harlowe," he said, looking kindly at Grace, "it has always been my id = 20471 author = Chase, Josephine title = Grace Harlowe''s Golden Summer date = keywords = Arline; David; Elfreda; Emma; Grace; Gray; Harlowe; Hippy; Jean; Miriam; Mr.; Mrs.; Nesbit; Nora; Oakdale; Overton; Tom; boy summary = her mother''s pink cheek, Grace accepted Tom''s hand and stepped into the "Come on, Grace." Leaving the driver''s seat, Tom opened the door of the Mrs. Gray and Tom as Grace made this fervent speech. Several days had elapsed since Grace Harlowe had accompanied Tom Gray Long after they had said good-night, Grace lay looking out at the calm can say." Tom caught Grace''s hands in a loving, steadfast clasp. weary days of waiting, Grace wrote to Miriam Nesbit asking if David were "I don''t think you ought to come here so much, Grace." Elfreda''s "Jean, before I tell you all I know about Tom''s disappearance, I think was at the time Grace and I went to Overton to set Harlowe House to "I think it would do you good to see Emma, Grace," approved Mrs. Gray "I have a letter for you, Jean, to give to Tom." Grace was wearing her id = 20472 author = Chase, Josephine title = Grace Harlowe''s Plebe Year at High School The Merry Doings of the Oakdale Freshmen Girls date = keywords = Anne; David; Grace; Gray; High; Jessica; Leece; Miriam; Miss; Mrs.; Nora; Oakdale; Pierson; School; Thompson; Tom summary = "Anne," she said aloud, "I think you know my friends, don''t you--Jessica Grace and her two friends, Jessica and Nora, were also invited to Mrs. Gray''s luncheon the next day, after church. "Meaning that Mr. David suits you, Miss Anne," said Grace teasingly. "By the way," went on Mrs. Gray, "do you know any girl who would like to "Anne would be the very girl herself, Mrs. Gray," suggested Grace. "Mrs. Nesbit," said Grace, "this is Anne Pierson, one of the brightest "Anne," called a chorus of boys'' and girls'' voices, "come out and have "Grace," said Mrs. Gray, "suppose you tell Miss Thompson what you have "Anne," called Mrs. Gray, as the young girl was about to close the front "Please don''t cry, Miriam, old girl," said David, who was not of a "Well, Grace, my dear," said Miss Thompson, as the young girl entered, id = 20473 author = Chase, Josephine title = Grace Harlowe''s Third Year at Overton College date = keywords = Anne; Arline; Elfreda; Emma; Grace; Harlowe; Hippy; Jean; Kathleen; Mabel; Miriam; Miss; Nora; Overton; Ruth; West summary = followed by Reddy and Jessica, Hippy and Nora, Grace, Tom and Miriam. "I can''t tell you how much I missed Anne to-night," said Grace to her Grace talked on to her mother of her friends and of herself while Mrs. Harlowe listened, thinking happily that she was doubly blessed in not "Girls," said Grace, who had by this time come up with the animated Miriam smiled involuntarily, Grace looked surprised, Elfreda Elfreda and Miriam were giving a tea party with Grace, Anne and Kathleen "What do you think of Miss West, Anne?" asked Grace a little later as "Wouldn''t it be wonderful if Ruth should find her father?" said Grace "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace "I feel like a conspirator," confided Arline to Grace as the two girls "Then how did Ruth come by the watch and letter?" asked Grace. id = 20474 author = Chase, Josephine title = Grace Harlowe''s Fourth Year at Overton College date = keywords = Anne; Arline; Elfreda; Emma; Grace; Hall; Harlowe; Kathleen; Mabel; Miriam; Miss; Mrs.; Overton; Patience; Wayne; West summary = "Yes. I asked Grace to come as early as possible," said Arline. "Grace and Anne wouldn''t be so mean," returned Elfreda with supreme "Did Miss West ask for a single?" questioned Grace of Emma. "That looks like Miss West just ahead of us!" exclaimed Grace. "I wish I knew how to get hold of Kathleen," said Grace, looking "I''m sorry, Grace, but I won''t go to-night if you invite Miss West. By the time Grace had collected the Semper Fidelis girls of Wayne Hall, during their sophomore year, Grace knew the dainty little girl''s displeasure to Grace''s mind, and when, a little later, the two girls "Elfreda, be good," admonished Grace, laughing a little. Three anxious-faced girls were waiting for Grace in her room, and as she "What are you girls going to do this evening?" asked Grace, as they "I think Elfreda had a hand in it, too," said Grace, with shining eyes. id = 27985 author = Chase, Josephine title = Marjorie Dean, High School Sophomore date = keywords = Charlie; Connie; Constance; Dean; Jerry; Marjorie; Mary; Merton; Mignon; Miss; Mrs.; Raymond; Salle; Sanford; Stevens summary = "Oh, Mother," Marjorie leaned impulsively forward, "Mary''s coming to Releasing Mary''s hand, Marjorie led the way up the stairs to the second the room, followed by Mary, who stopped just long enough to kiss Mrs. Dean good-bye. "This is my friend, Mary Raymond, Jerry," introduced Marjorie. The great study hall which Marjorie and Mary entered had little of the Constance ran forward to meet Marjorie and Mary. "Let me in, Mary," called Marjorie''s fresh young voice from the hall. as a little girl Marjorie remembered how hard it had been, once Mary was "Girls," Marjorie''s clear voice trembled a little, "I think I''d better "I thought perhaps Mary would forget about Constance," went on Marjorie. _did_ see your friend Mary walking into geometry with Mignon, Marjorie. Mary stalked past the half-open door of Marjorie''s room and paused be the friend of a girl like Marjorie Dean, Mary was plunged into the id = 23477 author = Chatelain, Clara de title = Up! Horsie! An Original Fairy Tale date = keywords = Gilbert; Sandy summary = Scarcely had Gilbert reached the market town, and put up his horse at an their curiosity, so if Gilbert wanted to know how to gather horses thus "I went to Elf-land," said the Scotchman. stowing away the money in his pouch, while Gilbert went home as best he Gilbert then set off to join the sheep, though not without looking back Up hill and down dale did Gilbert go the livelong day, till the sun was castle, with the ivory fiddle beside him, and saw the flocks grazing The Scotchman laughed loud and long, and it was not till Gilbert had to this beautiful lady of yours, she is only an Elle-maid," said the He then laid the ivory fiddle down again, and by the time Gilbert had Gilbert thought this very strange, and he began scraping once the lady, Gilbert thought he would just follow his advice out of id = 15541 author = Chittenden, Charlotte E. (Charlotte Elizabeth) title = What Two Children Did date = keywords = Aunty; Beth; Bobby; Dick; Elizabeth; Ethelwyn; Mrs.; Nan; Rayburn; Stevens; Van; mother summary = "She is thinking about the naughty things we have done," said Ethelwyn "Can you tell us ''bout things, mother?" asked Ethelwyn. Heaven''s floor, I think, right now," said Ethelwyn, going to the west "There''s our money," said Ethelwyn, cuddling her hand in her mother''s. "He is sort of kind-looking," said Beth, who always liked to say "Elizabeth Rayburn!" said Ethelwyn, dropping the photographs and coming "Come in and see our birthday presents," said Ethelwyn, and Bobby at "Let''s play in the house," said Ethelwyn frowning at Beth. "It looks like the four seasons," said mother. "Ethelwyn may ride out, and Beth back," said mother. "O say one, mother," said Ethelwyn, who loved verses. "I was thinking of one this morning," said mother, "for I thought likely "Look at that!" said Ethelwyn in such a hopeful voice that Beth at once "Mother will help, I know," said Ethelwyn, and they went up to the id = 20258 author = Clarke, Margaret Bruce title = Hunter''s Marjory A Story for Girls date = keywords = Alan; Ann; Blanche; Brae; Braeside; Davidson; Dr.; Forester; Hunter; Lisbeth; Marjory; Mary; Maud; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Peter; Shaw; Silky; Waspe summary = "Come now, Marjory dear," coaxed Mrs. Forester; "won''t you take us for And Mrs. Forester took hold of one of Marjory''s little brown hands and "Won''t you come into the house?" asked Mary Ann, and Marjory went. long time," said Marjory, with a view to calming the old woman''s wrath. "It will soon begin to look nice, now you''ve come," said Marjory "This is Blanche Forester," said Marjory by way of introduction; and "Yes, that''s just it," said Marjory, wondering how it was that Mrs. Forester understood her so well. The girls shook hands, and Marjory, again saying good-afternoon to Mrs. Smylie, left the shop. "Blanche is a good girl, and so is Marjory," said the doctor. Blanche said to Marjory one day, "I _can''t_ think how you can like that "I don''t know," said Marjory doubtfully, wishing that Blanche and Maud "Look after Miss Marjory''s room," he said to Lisbeth one day. id = 28625 author = Cobb, Frank title = Battling the Clouds; or, For a Comrade''s Honor date = keywords = Anderson; Bill; Ernest; Frank; General; Horace; Jardin; Lee; Major; Mrs.; Sherman; Swallow summary = "That car is the dandiest little affair I ever did see," said Frank half "Yes," said Frank, "you see now that you can''t get Lee for orderly." "That''s all right, too, if you think so," said Frank, trying slyly to "Gee, what an old woman''s trick," said Frank, who wanted to let Jardin "Lee knows a lot of the boys in that school," said Bill. "Aw, let''s drop it," said Jardin, taking each boy by an arm and turning "Oh, well," said Frank, "you have a queer way of looking at things. "You are all right, Lee, old man," said Bill, "but honest, I won''t need "Someone wants you on the phone," Frank said, and as Lee hurried out, "Frank is going with me," said Jardin. "Good work!" said Frank. "I can''t fly it myself now," said Ernest, "but when the other boy comes id = 22916 author = Code, Mary L. title = Left at Home or, The Heart''s Resting Place date = keywords = Arthur; Edgar; Estcourt; Jesus; Lord; Mrs.; Vivyan summary = "God has taken our little Mildred," said Arthur''s father presently, in a "I know it," said Arthur''s mother; "better than we could." "Arthur, my darling, darling boy, come here," said his mother, after some "My dear child," said Mr. Vivyan, as the time came nearer for Arthur to go "Arthur, dear," said Mrs. Vivyan presently, looking straight into the "Yes," said Mrs. Vivyan; "She is very kind, Arthur, and I know she will "Yes, if I am good, I know," said Arthur; "and that''s just the difference. "Arthur, my own darling little boy," said his mother, pressing her arm "Mother, I think you were going to say something else," said Arthur, after "Yes," Arthur said, "I am, Edgar; and do you know I wish you were." "Oh, Arthur," said Edgar, "I don''t think any one knows how unhappy I have "Do you think it is well, Arthur?" said Edgar, a little reproachfully. id = 20286 author = Cogger, Edward P. title = Funny Alphabet Uncle Franks'' Series date = keywords = illustration summary = FUNNY ALPHABET. McLOUGHLIN Bro''s Publishers 24 Beekman Forming letters for you. H hand in hand, like two pillars appear. For not knowing his letters. kinds of PAPER DOLLS, with a variety of beautiful Dresses, Bonnets, &c. +The Bride+, a handsome doll, both sides of the dress colored. Just out, +Grace Lee+, a splendid doll, both sides of the dress colored. +Susan Lee+, a beautiful doll, both sides dress colored.--12 cts each. The following is a list of small dolls.--Price 6 cents each. We have also Published seven new sets of No. 1, +Bed-room Set,+ contains a French Bedstead, Bureau, Wash-stand, No. 2, +Parlor Set,+ contains a Sofa, Centre Table, six Gothic Chairs, No. 3, +Drawing-room Set,+ contains Piano Forte, Sofa, Table, No. 4, +Drawing-room Set, Brocatel,+ contains a handsome imitation No. 5, +Double Set,+ contains the Bed-room, and the Drawing-room Set.--Price 25 cents each. +Bed-room Set, Small.+ +Parlor Set,+ " --Price 6 cents each. id = 21057 author = Collingwood, Harry title = The Log of the Flying Fish: A Story of Aerial and Submarine Peril and Adventure date = keywords = Arctic; CHAPTER; Fish; Flying; George; Lethbridge; Lualamba; M''Bongwele; Mildmay; Pole; Reginald; Schalckenberg; Sir; air; baronet; find; foot; good; hand; look; man; professor; reach; ship; time; water; way summary = Punctual to the moment, Professor von Schalckenberg opened the door of The professor opened the air-valve and the ship at once began to settle As the _Flying Fish_ alighted on the surface of the water, the professor "Now," said the professor, looking at his watch when the ship had fairly "There is no ship here, professor," at last remarked the baronet, after that the professor had been out of the ship nearly three hours. water chambers, completing the vacuum; and the ship rose into the air As the _Flying Fish_ once more settled down upon the water and the airpump was set going, the professor turned to his companions and remarked: made the journey on board the _Flying Fish_; but the professor was busy ship''s deck whenever she was raised a few hundred feet in the air. height of one thousand feet, to which the _Flying Fish_ had by this time id = 21058 author = Collingwood, Harry title = The Strange Adventures of Eric Blackburn date = keywords = Barber; Billy; Blackburn; Bowata; Cliff; Dirk; Eden; Enderby; Island; Ryn; Saturn; Svorenssen; Van; West; Yorkshire; boat; time summary = of the men came to the rail and, looking down into the boat, remarked: permission to come aboard came aft and, pointing to the life-boat, "Of course Mr Barber climbed aboard and had a good look round, thinking Heading the boat into the south-eastern channel, with the long range of reached for the rifles, directed Billy to luff and head the boat boat, with good way on, grounded and slid well up on the beach, while I worked our way back through the winding channels Billy beguiled the time On the following morning, after breakfast, Billy and I got the boat The next day Billy and I again sailed for Cliff Island, where, with an that night aboard her and returning to our own island on the day here to the cove; and Billy and I will come out in the sailing boat to our boat heading for the landing-place, the two seamen looked more than id = 21059 author = Collingwood, Harry title = The Adventures of Dick Maitland: A Tale of Unknown Africa date = keywords = Africa; Concordia; Dick; Doctor; Englishmen; Grosvenor; Healer; Humphreys; Ingona; Izreel; Jantje; Lobelalatutu; Mafuta; Maitland; Majesty; Makolo; Nkuni; Phil; Queen; Sekosini; Spirits; great; man summary = "Possibly," agreed Dick, who had no intention of taking this young man the end of which time Dick and Grosvenor, having said goodbye to the "Now," ordered Dick, "I want two women to come and watch by this man. feet, Dick stood facing the great clump, with the rifle in his hand at "I said," answered Mafuta, "that the two white men, my chiefs, had come "Seven days!" ejaculated Grosvenor, glancing in astonishment at Dick. Dick and Grosvenor acknowledged by placing their hands to their hatbrims, in military fashion, to the evident satisfaction of ''Mpandula and was present, the king turned to Dick and said: Five minutes later the Great Place was empty, Dick having followed the An hour later Dick and Grosvenor, having dispatched the wagon on ahead, But during that minute Dick and Grosvenor had brought their powerful anything at all after "the next few days"; but Dick and Grosvenor, id = 21060 author = Collingwood, Harry title = The Congo Rovers: A Story of the Slave Squadron date = keywords = Antonia; Armitage; Austin; Black; Breton; CHAPTER; Captain; Daphne; Don; Dona; Hawkesley; Madera; Manuel; Mildmay; Smellie; Tom; Vernon; Vestale; french; look; man; time summary = to do so, turned round again, just in time to see him, with his eyeglass still bearing straight in my direction, bend his head and speak a half a mile; her reply was accordingly made from her gaff-end, the foretopgallant-sail and royal being at the same time sheeted-home and mastheaded. stepped on deck, gun in hand, Captain Vernon and Mr Smellie were main stream we had reached our destination; the boat shot into a waterway about a cable''s length in width, the sail was lowered, the mast I hastened away, and reached the deck again just in time to see the men Smellie looked eagerly in the indicated direction for some moments, and a good half length--when a voice on board the brig uttered some word of in about half an hour''s time reached the head of the creek, where, "Now look out for the wind, sir," said I to Smellie. id = 21061 author = Collingwood, Harry title = Under the Chilian Flag: A Tale of War between Chili and Peru date = keywords = Admiral; Angamos; Blanco; Captain; Cochrane; Condell; Covadonga; Douglas; Encalada; Englishman; Huascar; Janequeo; Jim; Riveros; Terry; Union; Williams; chilian; peruvian summary = "Oh, I don''t know, Jim; I think this place looks right enough, and it is Encalada_, and manned; and presently Jim, in full uniform, took his seat Douglas was the second man aboard the Peruvian monitor, and he raced Jim saw a man run aft and dip the Peruvian ensign three times in a mock Jim then bade good-bye to Captain Condell and returned to his own ship, to call for volunteers to man the torpedo-boats; and Jim Douglas and "Wait a bit, Jim," replied Terry, working away like a madman with This craft had, like Jim''s boat, several times made the circuit of the time; moreover, Jim kept a man at the masthead day and night. she was never at any time in the least danger, and Jim Douglas, with his was a fast ship, the most formidable in the Peruvian fleet, and Jim id = 21062 author = Collingwood, Harry title = The Cruise of the Nonsuch Buccaneer date = keywords = Basset; Bonaventure; Don; Dyer; English; Englishmen; Excellency; George; Governor; Hubert; Juan; Leger; Lukabela; Manuel; Nombre; Nonsuch; Panama; Saint; San; Sebastian; Senor; Spaniards; Ulua; ship; spanish summary = good ship; and young as Garge Saint Leger be, I do believe he''ve a-got seven years of active sea life, George Saint Leger, young as he was, was But, as already hinted, George Saint Leger was a young man of The ship was hove down on the following day, and, all hands working "_Now_," cried George, turning to a man who had for some time been Senor Don George Saint Leger, an Englishman, and captain of the ship whereupon, after giving Dyer certain further orders, George called to ship just in time for George to make his noontide observations for the still there was no sign of the Spanish ship giving way, the young man "See that you do so, senor," retorted George, as the ships again drew impress George Saint Leger, when the little party presently reached it. a working knowledge of their new ship as early as possible, George id = 21063 author = Collingwood, Harry title = The Missing Merchantman date = keywords = Blyth; Captain; Cloud; Cross; Damerell; Flying; Gaunt; God; Henderson; Malays; Manners; Miss; Mrs; Ned; Nicholls; Rogers; Sibylla; Southern; Stanhope; Williams; good; ship summary = and secured, Ned made his way to Captain Blyth''s lodgings, and reported made up a crew of thirteen hands in a watch, none too many for a fullrigged ship of the size of the _Flying Cloud_, with such a spread of go on the trip we shall surely pass not very far from Ned''s ship." handing his canvas in good time, by which means the watch could do all Ned''s first act, on returning aft, was to enter Captain Blyth''s stateroom, with the object of securing the keys of the arm-chests; but the "Stop a moment!" exclaimed Ned, as Williams waved his hand by way of splendid boat; and if we could get away in her whilst in some wellbeaten ship track, with a good stock of provisions, we might well hope "Now the next place we want, Ned, is a good harbour where the ship can id = 21064 author = Collingwood, Harry title = A Middy in Command: A Tale of the Slave Squadron date = keywords = Captain; Carter; Dolores; Domingo; Fonseca; Francesca; Grenvile; Jones; Keene; Lotta; Mammy; Ricardo; San; Shark; Simpson; Sir; Timothy; good; man; ship summary = "Looks like it, sir," answered the man; "but, as I was sayin'', they''re a his turn, took a good long look, and returned the telescope to the half-way down her courses, by which time I had come to the conclusion come aft," he added, to the little group of men constituting the watch, now, Mr Grenvile, havin'' said my say, I''ll wish ye good-night, and hope quarter-deck I felt a hand slide into my arm, and, turning round, found the tide had turned, the ship remained immovable, and the men''s dinnerhour had arrived; the second longboat was therefore dropped astern, and by this time within half an hour of sunset, and the men had been working hands turned in to secure a little very necessary rest, the deck being "Take this telescope, Jones, and have a good look at that brig," said I, appearance of two craft--a slashing brig and a very smart-looking little id = 21065 author = Collingwood, Harry title = The Log of a Privateersman date = keywords = Admiral; Bowen; CHAPTER; Captain; Dolphin; Dumaresq; Hoard; Indiaman; Renouf; Spaniards; Weymouth; Winter; boat; british; come; french; frenchman; ship; spanish; time summary = completed; and as Mr White had taken care to secure our letters-ofmarque in good time, it was determined that the _Dolphin_ should proceed strengthened into the misty outline of a large ship under studdingsails, running before the wind, and steering a course that would bring deck at the news, and took a good long look at the ship through the Captain Winter at once jammed the schooner close upon a wind, the vessel frigate, and this time the shot went humming close over our heads, long time; but at length turned away and said regretfully: frigate''s guns, but could reach her antagonist with her own Long Tom. She therefore immediately bore up, set her square-sail and studdingsails, and, maintaining her distance, steered a parallel course to that long speech for a man to make at a time when he believed the ship to be course, Captain Renouf; and a man who looked like, and afterwards proved id = 21066 author = Collingwood, Harry title = Harry Escombe: A Tale of Adventure in Peru date = keywords = Arima; Butler; Cachama; Englishman; Escombe; Harry; Huanacocha; Inca; Indian; Lord; Manco; Motahuana; Peru; Philip; Sir; Sun; Tiahuana; Umu; Villac; Vmu; Xaxaguana; peruvian summary = Harry Escombe is a young apprentice in a civil engineer''s office. "Yes," answered Escombe, "I understand perfectly, Mr Butler, what you "A matter of about half an hour''s work!" interjected Harry. Escombe detailed one man, an Indian, to accompany him, and, placing the either hand, and at length turned to Escombe and said, pointing: time, Harry knew instinctively, the patient would be long past all human person of Escombe--as he never for a moment doubted was the case--Arima reincarnated Inca, Manco Capac, Harry Escombe was one of those estimable "My Lords," said Tiahuana, "the young man asserts, with perfect candour, Harry''s conductor took out and handed to the young man for his "I know not, Lord Umu," answered the unfortunate man, as well as his The priest led the way into the passage, Harry following, and the moment "I might well answer," said Escombe, "that I am the Inca, and that no id = 21068 author = Collingwood, Harry title = Under the Meteor Flag: Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War date = keywords = Ajaccio; Annesley; Bob; Brisac; CHAPTER; Captain; Chester; English; Flinn; Francesca; Frenchman; Giaccomo; Hood; Juno; Lord; Mouette; Percival; Peregrine; Ralph; Sennitt; Sir; Smellie; Vigilant; come; french; good; hand; ship; time summary = "Hard up with your helm," exclaimed the skipper; "shiver your maintopsail and let her wear short round; stand by your guns there on the fire, with such good effect that the French ship''s main-yard was shot Every man in the ship was of course anxious to try his hand, and Mr Hood was, when he took command of the "Juno," a man of about two-andthirty years of age, of medium height and slight build, with a wellformed figure, and a face which, though by no means handsome, was appeared, old friends, and having met that day at the Admirals'' office, to the ship as soon as possible, and we shall not be long running out to way as little as possible; a sea rushed up and struck her on the portbow, sending her head well off on the other tack, the jib-sheet was found my way on deck, Captain Hood was back again on board his own ship, id = 21069 author = Collingwood, Harry title = For Treasure Bound date = keywords = Albatross; Bob; CHAPTER; Cape; Ella; Harry; Lily; Pacific; Water; Winter; boat; craft; deck; good; know; like; little; look; sail; ship; time; wind summary = Whilst our sails were stretching, Bob and I occupied our time in looking The water was absolutely without a ripple; our sails flapped, the mainboom swung inboard with every heave of the little craft over the long, I lost no time in calling Bob, and as soon as he came upon deck we got By the time that Bob came on deck again, at seven-bells, to prepare now see Bob away on the port bow, every time the _Lily_ rose on the top As we had by this time finished our meal, Bob cleared the things away, down the helm, and round the little craft came like a top, and away we Bob went on board the _Water Lily_ to receive them and stow them away as "I don''t like the looks of things, Harry," said Bob, as I glanced round lively as you like, Bob; we shall have none too much time, by the look id = 21070 author = Collingwood, Harry title = A Middy of the Slave Squadron: A West African Story date = keywords = Ama; Banda; Captain; Cupid; Dolphin; Eros; Fortescue; Harrison; King; Leone; Leroy; Mafuta; Nugent; Perry; Psyche; Purchase; Sierra; Virginia; british; hand; man; time summary = large ship was at that moment in the river taking on board a full cargo if you please, to pass the word for all hands to arm and man boats; and Fernan Vaz river, off which we arrived five days later, making the land time, thus, the rest of the boats having hove-to, it did not take us "Down helm, and run the boat in on the bank," ordered our new skipper. away--went about half an hour ago--but the rest of the wounded are doing moment that they saw the chief mate clear of the ship. either slaves or ships in the Fernan Vaz for some time to come. under way, I and my boat''s crew stood on the wharf and quietly watched matter of course, those of us who had been away in the boats at the time good half-mile to leeward of the ship, by which time, their quarrel, I id = 21071 author = Collingwood, Harry title = The Rover''s Secret: A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba date = keywords = CHAPTER; Captain; Carera; Channel; Courtenay; Dolphin; Don; Farmer; Felix; Foam; Inez; Lascelles; Leo; Luis; Merlani; O''Flaherty; Pigot; Pinta; Port; Reid; Royal; Santa; british; good; man; time summary = Courtenay was sent away in the gig, with the crew fully armed, to give termination of which Courtenay, with half a dozen men as a prize-crew, minutes later, Captain Pigot passed up the gangway and came in on deck. will enable us to complete the run in good time to pass through the pointing out at the same time an island fully a mile in length, and sail, and we slid foaming past the boat at a distance of some five-andtwenty feet; and of course, once fairly moving in such a breeze and sea, "Ay, ay, sir," was the reply, and the man turned away to see the order that the boat''s crews were once more on the schooner''s decks, we had run course, be crowded with men, whilst I had not enough hands to man a in less than two minutes from the time of our first appearance on deck. id = 21072 author = Collingwood, Harry title = The Pirate Island: A Story of the South Pacific date = keywords = Bill; Blanche; Bob; Bowles; Brook; Captain; Dale; Dickinson; Evelin; Fortescue; Galatea; God; Greek; Johnson; Lance; Mrs; Ralli; Rex; Robert; Staunton; Violet; good; look; man; time summary = was about to take place, handed it to Bob. The signal was instantly given to those on board the smack, who hauled The men walked quietly away forward, and Captain Staunton, accompanied A quarter of an hour passed away; and then Captain Staunton, followed by Captain Staunton was of course the last man to leave the ship, and it The night being so fine, and with so little wind, Captain Staunton took began to think you were gone for good, you have been away so long time." Lance walked down to the landing-place with Captain Staunton and boats, and jumping in, with Lance and Captain Staunton--who could not be Holding the light in his right hand, Lance gave his left to Blanche, and to work to-day, I should have said to you, ''Look here, my good man, "Now," said Lance to Captain Staunton, as soon as they were fairly id = 21073 author = Collingwood, Harry title = A Pirate of the Caribbees date = keywords = CHAPTER; Christie; Courtenay; Dominguez; Francois; Guerrilla; Kingston; Lemaitre; Lindsay; Morillo; Peter; boat; british; deck; french; good; hand; man; time; water summary = having settled so low in the water that she rolled her closed main-deck a sea-boat as ever was launched,--and, in less time than it takes to result that we had a canvas deck covering the boat from the fore turtleback to within about six feet of the after one. better seen on a dark night at sea by looking at the sky slightly little cabin was empty; so we went on deck again, and, leaving two men Having reached thus far, I went on deck, set the new course, half like the look of things; for by this time the craft was so close to upper canvas of what looked like a large ship standing out close-hauled The moment that the boats arrived alongside I ordered the men out of "All right, heave ahead then," said I; and away we went a little way id = 21075 author = Collingwood, Harry title = The Cruise of the Thetis: A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection date = keywords = Alvaros; Calderon; Carlos; Cuba; Don; Englishman; General; Government; Havana; Hermoso; Isolda; Jack; Macintyre; Milsom; Montijo; Pinar; Ramon; Rio; Senor; Singleton; Spaniards; Thetis; United; spanish summary = "Of course," said Jack; "smoke away as hard as you please, old man. "Certainly, Don Hermoso," answered Jack; "we can be under way in half an "If you refer to the English yacht _Thetis_," said Jack, "yes, I am the The yacht had been under way about half an hour when Jack, who with the Spanish boat dashed alongside and hooked on, Jack and Milsom were the boat, the Spanish Commander chatted affably with Jack and Milsom Open the door, Milsom, and let him pass," said Jack. evening: but Jack remained on board the yacht, as she was by this time Then, turning to Jack, he said: "Now, young man, I shall want your members consisting of Don Hermoso, Carlos, Jack, and Milsom--at which it with; whereupon Jack and Carlos, who happened to be at hand that day, at Jack and Carlos felt that the time had arrived id = 23491 author = Collingwood, Harry title = The Castaways date = keywords = Cawnpore; City; Conyers; Dacre; Harry; Horn; Irishman; Miss; Murgatroyd; O''Gorman; Onslow; boat; brig; deck; french; hand; ship; time summary = far and away the most handsome ship I have ever set eyes on." heavy head-sea that kept our decks streaming as far aft as the mainmast, smart-looking little vessel in her time, painted black with false ports, ship round--and station half a dozen men, or more, all along the weather Miss Onslow was on her feet, like the rest; but she appeared to have on the lookout for a ship, night and day, but the time had now arrived At length Miss Onslow made her appearance on deck, bright, fresh, and the skipper''s cabin--having of course first obtained Miss Onslow''s deck, when Miss Onslow checked the movement by laying her hand upon my minutes the boat was alongside, and O''Gorman on deck, his two companions O''Gorman boarded the brig alone, leaving his two companions in the boat that Miss Onslow was the heroine of the ship, and every man, fore and id = 23498 author = Collingwood, Harry title = The Pirate Slaver: A Story of the West African Coast date = keywords = Bangalore; Barracouta; CHAPTER; Dugdale; Felicidad; Francesca; Gowland; Lobo; Matadi; Mendouca; Pedro; Pierrepoint; Ryan; Simpson; Young; british; deck; good; man; ship; spanish; time summary = "East-south-east, sir," answered the man for the second time. hastily leaving his boat and coming half-way up the gangway ladder deck, the man I had followed was holding open with one hand, while with way about the deck, or to reveal to a sharp eye a sail as far away as Ryan took a good long look at the barque, that was now about two points time it became evident that the schooner was fully as good off the wind Ryan--who like myself had remained on deck, diligently working away with colours like a good sensible man, he blazed away at us in return with a the ship kept away, when, after about an hour''s run, first one boat and half the distance between the brigantine and the ship, a man appeared in In due time I proceeded on board my old ship; and on reaching the deck id = 29447 author = Coloma, Luis title = Perez the Mouse date = keywords = King; Mouse summary = [Illustration: Perez the Mouse took off his hat Bubi was a darling little boy, and when on great days they put Perez the Mouse was a long time coming, so the little King began pillow, a tiny little mouse in a straw hat and slippers and big [Illustration: A tiny little mouse in a straw hat King Bubi stared at him in astonishment, and Perez the Mouse, He did not say much about Mrs. Mouse, and the little King somehow fancied that she was rather King said he would like to go and see the mouse''s home, which so Perez the Mouse introduced the King as a Bubi and Perez the Mouse again began their scamper with such a The King and Perez the Mouse knelt down too, and so did the [Illustration: The King and Perez the Mouse knelt down too] [Illustration: King Bubi the First] [Rubi] id = 16156 author = Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa) title = Then Marched the Brave date = keywords = Andy; General; God; Janie; Martin; Ruth; Sam; Washington summary = "''Tis from a secret path, mother," whispered Andy, catching his crutch. "Yes; I''ve heard, Ruth;" then, coming close, Andy poured out his misery Andy followed, wondering, but biding Ruth''s time. "Not even your mother knows you as I do, Andy," she said. "I think no one else knows the way," Andy whispered, proudly; "an Indian The General clasped the boy''s trembling hand, and Andy looked through "Andy!" Janie flung up her hands, and nearly fell from the step; "think, "I can help a little, mother." Andy drew near the quivering figure. "Ruth," said Andy in a whisper, "I think my chance has come!" Andy had told his mother and Ruth nothing of Washington''s anticipated Ruth knew that Andy was near, but no breath was "Aye" (Ruth looked doubtful), "but a spy is not a good thing, Andy, no this way?" asked an officer noticing Andy and Ruth. "And Washington shall know!" breathed Andy. id = 15798 author = Coolidge, Susan title = Clover date = keywords = Amy; Carr; Clarence; Clover; Dr.; Geoff; Helen; Hope; Katy; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Ned; Phil; Rose; St.; Valley; Watson summary = "Katy, what an enchanting thought!" cried Clover, who had not seen Rose She kissed Clover several times, and gave Katy a long, close hug; then Katy handed the note silently to Clover, and laid her face for a little Then Katy took Ned''s arm, little Rose let go her hand, and they went into "I must just live for each day as it comes," said little Clover to "Why, it looks like a New England town," said Clover, amazed; "I thought "Your brother ought to live in fresh air both in doors and out," said Dr. Hope; "and I thought this large room would answer as a sort of sitting Mrs. Watson''s spirits a little, and Clover left her in the parlor, arrival, when Mrs. Hope asked Phil and Clover to dinner, and did _not_ ask "I do like the High Valley very much," said Clover, still with the feeling id = 28724 author = Coolidge, Susan title = In the High Valley Being the fifth and last volume of the Katy Did series date = keywords = America; Carr; Clover; Colorado; Dorry; Elsie; Geoff; Helen; High; Imogen; Johnnie; Lionel; Miss; Mrs.; New; Rose; St.; Templestowe; Valley; Young summary = across to make Clover and Imogen a long visit the first moment that papa Good-by," as Imogen rose to go; "I hope we shall meet again some time, "Haven''t you been sick, then?" said Imogen, holding fast the little hand This young lady is on her way to Colorado, to live close to Aunt Clover; "How awfully kind your brother is," said the surprised Imogen to Mrs. Ashe; "all this trouble, and he never saw either of us before! Phillida was Elsie''s little girl, two years and a half old now, and Dr. Carr''s namesake. mind, and as for looks, Clover was dear and nice as could be, of course, Elsie had time to set the room in beautiful order, and Clover had nearly Young can exist for a couple of days, I should think," said Elsie, "HAVE you seen Imogen Young to-day?" was Clover''s first question on "Oh, come, now," said Clover, making a little face. id = 14610 author = Corning, Mary Spring title = Miss Elliot''s Girls Stories of Beasts, Birds, and Butterflies date = keywords = BOY; Dinah; Don; Elliot; Miss; Mollie; Mrs.; Nellie; Roy; Ruth; Sammy; Susie; Tufty; ally; girl; little summary = "Look at my woodbine worm, boys," Miss Ruth said, as she lifted the "Now, Auntie," said Mollie, in answer to Miss Ruth''s look of inquiry, "I "Yes, dear," Miss Ruth said, in the tone Mollie loved best to hear, "and story you used to tell us about the good little girl who saved a cat "I never knew till the other day," said Florence Austin, "that cats way: ''My good, kind master has come home, and those dreadful boys who "''O Mrs. Tabitha,'' said the poor little cat, ''don''t send me away! "All right; I''ll come," said Roy. They found Miss Ruth alone, for it was Thursday night and the minister''s "I know a boy about your age," said Miss Ruth, "whose father gave him, "Now, girls and boys," said Miss Ruth, on the next Wednesday afternoon, "I think," she said, "this will be a good time to tell you a story id = 18655 author = Cory, David title = The Cruise of the Noah''s Ark date = keywords = Ark; Capt; Jonah; Marjorie; Mrs.; Noah summary = And then Mrs. Noah poked her head out of a little window in the Ark. "Well," said Mrs. Noah, slowly, looking Mr. Jonah over and seeing that he "Would you mind," she said, turning to Mrs. Noah, "if I went to bed? "Good night, all," said Marjorie, following Mrs. Noah into the Ark. Just then Mrs. Noah called: "Marjorie, I think you''d better come in. "I think, my dear," said Mrs. Noah, kindly, "it would be a good thing for Mrs. Noah then turned to look in Ham''s book. Again the Weathercock awoke little Marjorie, on board the Noah''s Ark, "I think it''s in my workbasket," said Mrs. Noah to Ham, who started at Mrs. Noah came on deck and said, "Come, Madge, it''s time for bed," and "Well, come and get a good hot breakfast first," said Mrs. Noah, bringing "Here, my little girl," said kind Mrs. Noah to Marjorie, "put on this id = 21497 author = Cory, David title = Little Jack Rabbit and the Squirrel Brothers date = keywords = Jack; Little; Old; Rabbit; Tail; Twinkle summary = One morning when Little Jack Rabbit met the Squirrel and hopped home to the Old Bramble Patch to tell her little rabbit the When they reached the Old Bramble Patch, the little rabbit said: "I''d "Look here," said Mrs. Rabbit, one day to her little son, "you had As soon as Little Rabbit had told the old gentleman frog to watch out "I''m so glad Twinkle Tail got away," said Little Jack Rabbit to himself, "Tell me, Professor Jim Crow," said the little rabbit, "what is the name Jack Rabbit said good-by and hopped off home to the Old Bramble Patch. "Helloa there, little rabbit," said the wise old bird, and then he In the last story Little Jack Rabbit, of Old Bramble Patch, U. "Helloa!" said Little Jack Rabbit, as the Big Brown Bear looked out of "Let me look," said Little Jack Rabbit. id = 28846 author = Cory, David title = Little Jack Rabbit''s Adventures date = keywords = Jack; Little; Mrs.; Old; Rabbit summary = "Yes," answered Little Jack Rabbit, not at all excited, "I know a "I just knew it wasn''t," said Little Jack Rabbit with a sigh of relief. PRETTY soon along came Little Jack Rabbit on his way home from school. "If Little Jack Rabbit hadn''t come to tell me that the Farmer''s Boy had and the Sunny Meadow are always up with Mr. Merry Sun. Little Jack Rabbit, looking out of the Old Bramble Patch, wondered who "This is Little Jack Rabbit," said Cocky Doodle. "I guess it''s time for me to be going," said Little Jack Rabbit. But the little rabbit was out of hearing by this time, and just as Mr. Merry Sun went down behind the West Hill, he hopped into the Old Bramble Little Jack Rabbit hopped through the Old Rail Fence, across the road "Well, goodby," said the little rabbit, hopping off to the Old Farm id = 23302 author = Coybee, Eden title = The Dumpy Books for Children; No. 7. A Flower Book date = keywords = Rusialka; illustration summary = _In order that each flower of my little story book should not "The New Year is come, Lady Elder; and we want you to grant us leave to singing a song the fairies love, till they came to a spot where the Ivy Ladies come to frolic on earth, and we want you, Ivy, to join in our "White Lady," said the Ivy, "if you like we will go and wake up our "Go then," said Rusialka, "and bring your sisters to me." another little sister-flower, the Yellow Jasmine. "If I bring a sad message," she said, "my sister the Snowdrop is ever Rusialka waved her crystal wand three times and said: "I can see a Rusialka waved her crystal wand and said: "Oh, do not weep then, sweet little sisters," said the Cornflower, The Lady Elder came out of her tree and smiled upon the flowers. "Good night, my children," she said. id = 19734 author = Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock title = The Fairy Book The Best Popular Stories Selected and Rendered Anew date = keywords = Abricotina; Avenant; Beauty; Fairy; Florina; Fortunatus; Graciosa; Jack; John; King; Leander; Little; Ogre; Prince; Princess; Rose; Snowdrop; Tom; Troutina; eye summary = The wise woman said, "Little Two Eyes, dry your tears, and I will tell Little One Eye came to her and said, "I will go with you into the The next day the mother said to Little Three Eyes, "This time you Little Three Eyes said to the mother, "I know why the proud thing does The wise woman said, "Little Two Eyes, I will give you some good Then the mother said to Little One Eye, "Climb up, my child, and "Alas!" said Jack, "here''s the king''s son coming with two thousand men little man took pity upon her and said, "I will give you three days; By and by the queen gave birth to a beautiful little boy; and the king "Come, prince," said the fairy, "King Merinous is apprised of what "Mother," said the little daughter, "shall not brother have one too?" id = 17282 author = Crane, Walter title = An Alphabet of Old Friends date = keywords = illustration summary = An alphabet of old friends originally published 1874; AN ALPHABET OF OLD FRIENDS "Wife, bring me my old bent bow, For our old sow is in a swoon." _Cock._ (_Con spirito._) Sell your eggs and buy shoes! The mouse ran up the clock. And down will come baby and cradle and all. King Cole was a merry old soul, And a merry old soul was he. Let them alone and they''ll come home, Once I saw a little bird, So I cried, "Little bird, Pease-pudding in the pot, nine days old. To see an old woman get up on her horse; And stole a marrow-bone. I went to Taffy''s house, I went to Taffy''s house, I took the marrow-bone, "Where are you going, my pretty maid?" "I''m going a milking, sir," she said. "Say will you marry me, my pretty maid?" "Then, I won''t marry you, my pretty maid!" id = 17283 author = Crane, Walter title = The Absurd ABC date = keywords = illustration summary = [Illustration: Crest] [Illustration: Cover] ·WALTER·CRANE''S· ·PICTURE·BOOKS· ·THE· ·ABSURD· A·B·C ·JOHN·LANE· ·THE·BODLEY·HEAD· ·LONDON·&·NEW· ·YORK· [Illustration: ABCD] or Alphabet pie, Come taste it & try. C for the CAT [Illustration: EFG] And met the old man [Illustration: HIJ] H for poor Humpty who J does for poor Jack and [Illustration: KLMNOP] who sat, watched the dog & the cat. L for Little man, gun and Who shot the poor duck, and O the Old person that P for the Pie made of [Illustration: QRS] who sat in the sun Till she, more than the lily resembled the bun R stands for Richard & fine morning till ten! [Illustration: TUV] T stands for Tom, the son of The old woman lived on [Illustration: WXYZ] W for the WOMAN that is found upon buns, Which, daughters not liking, may come in for sons. who looked like a fool, [Illustration: N-Z] [Illustration: N-Z] id = 28700 author = Creswick, Paul title = Robin Hood date = keywords = Bishop; Carfax; Fitzooth; Gamewell; Geoffrey; Hood; John; King; Little; Locksley; Master; Monceux; Montfichet; Nottingham; Robin; Sheriff; Squire; Stuteley; Warrenton summary = Robin told her: and he began to ask Master Montfichet questions as to "Let me take your place, Robin," said Mistress Fitzooth, impatiently. The man opened his arms to the lad, and then Robin saw that ''twas no boy "Does Master Gamewell play at archery here, Warrenton?" Robin asked, "Robin of Locksley," said the Sheriff, scarce looking at him, "here is "I have no father, sir," said poor Robin, half in defense; for Gamewell "Have you killed four men, then, Warrenton?" said Robin, his blood Robin bade Warrenton and little Stuteley hide on either hand whilst he "We are the free men of Sherwood," said Robin, "and were coming to "Master," said the little man, who was none other than our friend "''Tis a very excellent name," said Robin, a little vexed. "''Tis Robin Fitzooth!" said old Montfichet, then. "Not so, Little John," Robin said then. id = 17125 author = Crompton, Richmal title = More William date = keywords = Blank; Brown; Carter; Christmas; Cuthbert; Ethel; George; Joan; Jones; Mr.; Mrs.; Robert; Uncle; Vere; William; illustration; look summary = "Good-morning, William," he said, "and a happy Christmas, and I hope "William," said Aunt Lucy patiently, as he passed, "I don''t want to "Disappeared?" said William''s mother, raising her hand to her head. "I don''t want any of your things, cook," said William, magnificently "Oh, William," said the little girl next door sadly, "they''re calling "Seems to me from wot father said," went on William gloomily, "you''ll "William," said his mother, "take Joan and Cuthbert and show them your "Do _you_ like her?" said William. "I want William Brown to hold the queen''s train," said Miss Dewhurst. "Come into our ole shed a minute," said William. "Where''s William?" said Ethel, gloomily, looking round. "You can''t get out, William," said Mrs. Brown desperately. "Well, William," said Mrs. Brown, "you can go to the new house with "Who''s got her eye on him?" said William with interest. "_William_!" said Mr. Brown. id = 23485 author = Crosland, T. W. H. (Thomas William Hodgson) title = The Old Man''s Bag date = keywords = Colours; old summary = [Illustration: The old man went for a walk and took the bag with him.] [Illustration: The old man said "Chuck, chuck!" and the hen came to policeman looked very hard at the old man and very hard at his bag. "Now, sir," said the red policeman, "what have you got in that bag?" "Oh, you wicked old person," said the red policeman. "Did she open the bag and fly away?" said the old woman. "I am glad butter is cheap to-day," said the old woman to herself, and "You are a very foolish old woman," said the policeman. "New laid eggs are all very fine," said the old woman, "but butter is "Where is the roll of butter?" said the old woman. "And what shall I do with the bag?" said the old man. "You can do just as you please with the bag," said the old woman; "I am id = 29367 author = Cross, Helen Reid title = Humpty Dumpty''s Little Son date = keywords = Dumpty; illustration summary = HUMPTY DUMPTY''S LITTLE SON. HUMPTY DUMPTY''S LITTLE SON. HUMPTY DUMPTY''S LITTLE SON. HUMPTY DUMPTY''S LITTLE SON. lived with his Mother, who was called Widow Dumpty, and went to school Well, I will tell you how Little Dumpty used to spend his time. tails; and in the summer time they wondered when Little Dumpty would Little Dumpty generally had bread and milk for breakfast and finished up with honey--for Mrs. Dumpty kept dear little bees in her garden, so Well, by the time Master Dumpty got in from school it was pretty well Little Dumpty did _just_ what he liked till bed-time. I must tell you now about the things Little Dumpty _did_ like: there That''s what Little Dumpty and his Mother used to talk about at And then Little Dumpty and his mother sang "Three Blind Mice" together, Well, of course there were lots more things Little Dumpty used to do: I id = 20896 author = Cupples, George, Mrs. title = Carry''s Rose; or, the Magic of Kindness. A Tale for the Young date = keywords = Caroline; Herbert; Mrs.; illustration summary = "But Herbert is a big boy now, nurse," Caroline had replied; "only think mamma had often said that Herbert had a good heart if he would just When Herbert came to bid his mamma good-night in her room, he had quite Herbert could not help seeing that his mamma really meant what she said, Caroline having sat a long time, began to think that Herbert really did "I never saw any one like you, Charles," said Herbert, with a sneer; "one "Oh, I do wish Herbert had stayed to help us," said Caroline; "I really To Herbert''s great surprise, Caroline returned with a bright smiling face, "It is very good of you, dear Herbert," said Caroline, while their mamma Caroline, while both her mamma and Herbert laughed at her for supposing As they came round by the wood on their way home, Caroline said she would [Illustration: CAROLINE AND HERBERT.] id = 14946 author = Cutting, Mary Stewart title = The Blossoming Rod date = keywords = Christmas; George; Langshaw summary = from Langshaw''s mother, saying that his sister Ella, whose husband was This looks like the real thing," said Langshaw, stepping over Langshaw, catching the child up in his arms and holding the round little presents I want are those you make for me," said Langshaw warningly. "What did I tell you, Mary Langshaw?" cried Clytie. "No, I can''t give you the dollar this minute, little girl; father has "Now, George!" said his mother at last suddenly when the rice pudding To George Brander Langshaw, from father. redder, his blue eyes looked squarely at his father. "George, I''m proud of you!" said Langshaw simply. "Now you mustn''t ask what he''s going to do with it," said Clytie. "It looks like a bill," said Clytie nervously, tearing open the it was Mary''s turn, and then George''s, and then the mother''s. "It''s been a pretty nice day, hasn''t it?" Langshaw said to his wife that id = 15826 author = Dalrymple, Leona title = Uncle Noah''s Christmas Inspiration date = keywords = Christmas; Colonel; Dick; Fairfax; Major; Noah; Uncle summary = fierce old Colonel hungrily eating his heart out with memories Uncle "Uncle Noah," he said, fixing a stern eye on the old man, "in the "Yes. Thank God, Uncle Noah," the Colonel laid a gentle hand on the "Uncle Noah," the Colonel''s tones were incisive, "you will kill Job "I mos'' forgot, Massa Dick," faltered Uncle Noah, "dat supper''s ready, "And, sah," Uncle Noah began--it was Christmas Eve and this game must "Job, whut yoh think ''bout dis yere quarrel?" Uncle Noah said as the Uncle Noah did not catch the girl''s reply as Major Verney assisted her "Colonel doan have foh to know," exclaimed Uncle Noah. "I''se jus'' come to tell yoh, sah," said Uncle Noah with a meaning "I''se brought yoh a Christmas surprise, Massa Job Fairfax," said Uncle "And what, Uncle Noah," asked the Colonel kindly as the old negro "And what, Uncle Noah," asked the Colonel of the old darky as usual, id = 17510 author = Dalrymple, Leona title = When the Yule Log Burns: A Christmas Story date = keywords = Aunt; Christmas; Doctor; Ellen; Madge; Ralph; Roger summary = Doctor''s old-fashioned house loomed gray-white through the snow-fringed Face aglow, the old Doctor bent and patted his wife''s wrinkled hand. wood-fire: a Christmas, in short, such as the old Doctor himself knew Roger clapped his thin little hands with a cry of delight, for old Asher "I," said the doctor presently, striking the burning Yule-log until the "I--I wish for more kind hearts like Aunt Ellen''s and the Doctor''s," he Madge''s arm was already around his shoulders and the old Doctor was wonderful old Doctor this--reflected Roger wonderingly. really happy Christmas guest--young Doctor Ralph. "Come, come, now Sister Madge," came the Doctor''s kindly voice a little "''Unto us,''" said Aunt Ellen Leslie as she turned the Christmas log, "Doctor!" said little Roger slyly, "you got your chin stuck out!" Doctor''s kindly eyes did not fire to the name of Christmas as Roger "Speaking of Christmas," said the Doctor, sniffing luxuriously, "I feel id = 23482 author = Dandy, Jacky title = Jacky Dandy''s Delight date = keywords = illustration summary = Pitts, This is little Jacky Dandy He next saw the Wolf, a cruel and savage beast. He was next shewn a Monkey, a funny fellow, but mischievous. The next was a Bear, that had been taught to dance. This is the Bear, Thro'' the streets to be led. He now saw a little Robin Red-breast hopping about. The next was little Jenny Wren the smallest bird in England. The little Robin The next was a Kite a cruel enemy to all small birds. The next was a Goose, some say a silly bird but good roasted. See, little boy, The next was a beautiful Game Cock with fine comb and gills. This is the Cock The next was a very fine Newfoundland Dog. Is a guard to the house, The next was a nice Cat who sat purring a song. That keeps the house clear, With little Jack Dandy. Pitts Toy Warehouse. id = 19501 author = Davis, Richard Harding title = The Boy Scout date = keywords = Barbara; Carroll; Hastings; Jimmie summary = The Good Samaritan was a young man with white hair. "I never saw a Boy Scout before," announced the old young man. "I know them," said the young man. Jimmie wondered in what way Carroll and Hastings were customers of the "I go camping out," said the Good Samaritan, "whenever I leave New "I''m going to Hunter''s Island Inn," called the young man, "and I''ve lost The half-hour passed and the young man swung his car back toward the "Champ," said Mr. Hastings, "last month, when you asked me to raise "It _was_," he said, "but this morning the Young Man of Wall Street did By "him" she meant the Young Man of Wall Street. "I would like to thank him," said the young wife. said the young wife. "Had not the Young Man of Wall Street saved Mr. Hastings, Mr. Hastings could not have raised your salary; you would not have asked me id = 28952 author = Dawson, Carley title = Mr. Wicker''s Window date = keywords = Amos; Becky; Blizzard; Boozer; Captain; Chew; Chris; Cilley; Claggett; Hawsey; Mirabelle; Mr.; Ned; Osterbridge; Wicker; Zachary; illustration summary = the boy, and for the first time Chris was able to examine the old man Chris stood for a moment before the closed door of Mr. Wicker''s study. final window at the end of the room, at Chris''s left, looked out on a wood came down into the room in the right-hand corner near where Chris stood, and Chris wondered for a moment, if Mr. Wicker''s voice had come Once again Chris turned back to look for Mr. Wicker, and to his For some time Chris and Amos stood watching the men carrying out bales "I''d know those lines anywhere!" Chris said to Amos, and the two boys "Could we go on board the ship?" Chris asked, when the Captain and Mr. Finney had moved off to the far end of the wharf. Before he knew it, Chris stood--until what far-off time?--outside Mr. Wicker''s house. id = 15552 author = Dawson, Coningsby title = Christmas Outside of Eden date = keywords = Eden; God; Heaven; Man; Woman summary = There, seated in the entrance to the cave, the Man saw the Woman, but God had given the Man and Woman no time to pack. and they had good reason, for the Man and Woman had done wrong and had had lived together with the Man and the Woman in the high-walled garden [Illustration: God had given the Man and Woman no time to pack. and Woman and all the animals to leave Eden immediately. Every day that went by they avoided the Man and Woman Behind him came the Man carrying the Woman very closely day or night, the Man and the dog had to take turns at guarding the Woman turned to the Man with a smile of gladness. And now, oh, God, we birds and animals want to have babies. God-Man. and the Virgin, and all the Hosts of Heaven, and the Man and the Woman, id = 28961 author = De Amicis, Edmondo title = Cuore (Heart): An Italian Schoolboy''s Journal date = keywords = Coretti; Crossi; Derossi; Enrico; Franti; Garrone; God; Italy; Marco; Nelli; Precossi; Signor; Stardi; boy; father; good; hand; italian; little; mother summary = paused a moment, quite pale, and raised the boy up a little in his arms, "As the head boy in the school," said the master to him, "bestow the "Ah, brave little master!" said the woman to me; "you have come to visit "Thanks," said the old man; "go and tell your father and mother that all day his son said to him, "Let me work instead of you, papa; you know bed, took his hand, and said to him, "Sleep, sleep, my little son!" and One morning, on a rainy day in March, a lad dressed like a country boy, "That is my father." And then the boys placed his son in his arms and The man who held the boy said in his ear, "Where does your father keep my poor little son!" she replied, placing her hands on his "To yours, my good master!" replied my father, pressing his hand. id = 29297 author = De Mille, James title = Among the Brigands date = keywords = Albano; Angelo; Bob; CHAPTER; Clive; David; Frank; Ludlow; Michael; Moses; Naples; Number; Pompeii; Rome; Salerno; Sorrento; Uncle; boy; italian; look; time summary = Uncle Moses looked for a long time, hoping to see something like David and Clive sat behind, Frank and Uncle Moses on and looked out into the street, was taken by Frank and Bob. Thus the four boys paired off, and made themselves very comfortable.. "Of course," said Bob. At this Frank carefully opened the door again, and looked forth. Frank quietly opened the door, and looked forth, while Bob, in "Uncle Moses," said Bob, gravely, "there''s a great deal in what Uncle Moses turned away with a look of concern in his mild face, "Come, Clive," said David, "let Frank and Bob enjoy their jackasses. "Let''s go for Uncle Moses," said Bob, "or Michael Angelo." "Well, Uncle Moses," said Frank a second time, somewhat impatiently, "But, Uncle Moses," said Clive, "David would never think of such him was Uncle Moses, then Clive, then David, while Frank was on id = 16251 author = Dennis, C. J. (Clarence James) title = A Book for Kids date = keywords = Blue; Cloud; House; Little; Neville; Red; sing summary = one big Blue-gum, which grew near the Little Red House. Usually Sym left Emily Ann at home to keep the Little Red House Little Red House to say "Good morning." The Blue-gum always waited The big Blue-gum waited and waited; but the Little Red House wouldn''t There''s a nice thing for you!" said the Little Red House bitterly. But on the evening of the third day the big Blue-gum said, "The rain "Let it come!" said the Little Red House. "No tree knows when his time will come," the big Blue-gum answered "Now THAT is the sort of song I DO like," said the Little Red House, "Now I suppose you''re happy," said the big Blue-gum to the Little Blue-gum knew, and all you and I know, is that the Little Red House "Just a little boy," said the yellow man--for Neville was far too id = 19772 author = Denslow, W. W. (William Wallace) title = Denslow''s Three Bears date = keywords = Bear summary = little girl by the name of Golden Hair; she was an orphan and lived with Although little Golden Hair lived far from other children she was never "So this is where the jolly bears live!" said Golden Hair, as she little bowl for the Tiny Bear," said Golden Hair. Golden Hair rode upon the broad back of Papa Bear, while Mamma Bear and they came clear of the wood and up to the home of Golden Hair. company with her little Golden Hair; but when she saw how jolly they all sweet milk for Golden Hair and the Tiny Bear. Mamma Bear would do the housework under the direction of Golden Hair, their three beds to the home of Golden Hair and her grandmother, the rate the fame of Golden Hair and the three bears spread far and wide The good natured bears were always anxious to please the children; they Denslow''s Picture Books for Children id = 23344 author = Dickens, Charles title = The Magic Fishbone A Holiday Romance from the Pen of Miss Alice Rainbird, Aged 7 date = keywords = Alicia; Princess summary = "Papa, if I am not mistaken, of the beautiful Princess Alicia?" said the the Princess Alicia took care to dry the bone, and to rub it, and to Chamberlain came in, that dear old woman said to the little Princess, "Alicia," said the King, one evening when she wished him Good Night. But the Princess Alicia put her hands over all their seventeen the Princess Alicia said, "Laugh and be good, and after dinner we will And so then, once more the Princess Alicia saw King Watkins the First, "Alicia, my dear," said this charming old Fairy, "how do you do, I hope I The Princess Alicia embraced her, and then Grandmarina turned to the King, Grandmarina then turned to the King and Queen, and said, "We are going Alicia got into the carriage, and Mr Pickles''s boy handed in the Duchess Alicia''s relations and friends, and the seventeen Princes and Princesses, id = 23452 author = Dickens, Charles title = The Trial of William Tinkling Written by Himself at the Age of 8 Years date = keywords = Bride; Colonel summary = [Illustration: Waving his black flag, the Colonel attacked.] Colonel''s Bride was called to prove that I had remained behind the [Illustration: "THE PIRATE-COLONEL WITH HIS BRIDE, AND YESTERDAY''S Pirate-Colonel with his Bride, and of the day before yesterday''s gallant "If," said the Bride of the Pirate-Colonel, "grown-up people WON''T do "You know very well," pursued the Colonel''s Bride, "that Miss Drowvey "Or would my people acknowledge ours?" said the Bride of Tinkling. away," said the Colonel''s Bride, "you would only have your hair pulled, "Then do you no longer love me, Alice?" asked the Colonel. Colonel embraced his own Bride, and I embraced mine. "It must be the grown-up people who have changed all this," said Alice. "Let ''em," said the Colonel. So Alice and Nettie said they would make "Cut our Brides out," said the Colonel, "and then cut our way, without The Colonel also told me with his hand id = 17521 author = Dodge, Louis title = Everychild A Story Which The Old May Interpret to the Young and Which the Young May Interpret to the Old date = keywords = Aladdin; Cinderella; Everychild; Grettel; Hansel; Jack; Lady; Literal; Masked; Mr.; Old summary = His father moved a little, but still he did not look at Everychild. left the door open, Everychild," she said. "I know," said Father Time, "that the Giant Fear lives outside that know me, I suppose?--the Giant Fear who always makes Everychild "Very well," he said, placing the lamp in Everychild''s hands. Grettel said, "Oh, Hansel!" in such a tone that Everychild regarded her "I recognized you," said Everychild, "though I didn''t know you lived in The giant said nothing at all; and at last Everychild spoke: "I''m not Everychild did not like to go without having seen Old Mother Hubbard; Then Tom, turning to Everychild, said--"Come, we''ll go." "You mean the giant," said Everychild. The little boy slipped his hand away from Everychild''s and "You must be the boys coming home," said Everychild. "You shall come with me," said Everychild. "I didn''t know you were here," said Everychild. id = 28856 author = Dodge, Mary Mapes title = Donald and Dorothy date = keywords = Aunt; Ben; CHAPTER; Danby; Donald; Dorothy; Dorry; Eben; Ellen; Fandy; George; Jack; Josie; Kate; Liddy; Lydia; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Reed; Slade; Uncle summary = "Was Uncle very angry, Donald?" asked Dorry, wiping her eyes. AFTER supper, Uncle George, Donald, and Dorothy went into the library, time to the remark (for the good creature knew well enough that Mr. George was speaking of him); "he was hardly a year old then, the Donald looked frightened; Uncle George coughed; and just as Dorothy, "Donald," said Uncle, without replying to Dorry''s question. late, Donald, that a little boarding-school experience is a good thing "Yes, and there are Liddy and Jack, and dear old Nero," said Donald, "Uncle ought to know it!" exclaimed Donald, turning to run down again. fourthly, Uncle George, as Dorry said, was "splendid," Jack was "good as "They''re Uncle George''s when he was a little boy," exclaimed Dorry, in a "Uncle George," said Donald, the moment he entered the room, "tell me "COME into the study, Donald," said Uncle George, after their lonely id = 27986 author = Donnell, Annie Hamilton title = Judith Lynn: A Story of the Sea date = keywords = Blossom; Jemmy; Judith; Judy; Uncle summary = Judith Lynn got into the old brown dory and rowed away to her remembered--once Blossom had said, "Oh, Judy, if I ever walk, I For Judith dreaded to go home with her news of the poor little "haul" "Never mind, Judy," Blossom''s little, brave smile would say. Blossom riding way over a beautiful glimmery sea-road in a little she went up the beach, home, she would come on Blossom walking to day, some way, Blossom must walk in on the worn, weary little mother can I get Blossom across the sea?" Judith''s eager face followed up "You shall walk, little Blossom," Judith whispered softly. "A little bother of a Blossom in a pink dress," laughed Judith, as "I''m proud o'' _you_, Jemmy!" Judith said shyly, and looked away over "Can I see--I''d like to see that mother whose little girl can walk," legs to little Blossom, and Judith gazed at it resentfully. id = 27987 author = Donnell, Annie Hamilton title = Glory and the Other Girl date = keywords = Aunt; Girl; Hope; glory; little summary = Glory ran in the last minute to bid Aunt Hope good-by. "Glory Wetherell, I believe you''re lazy!" Aunt Hope laughed. "All right, dear!" came in Aunt Hope''s soft voice. Was it like this his little girl would have "Well, dear?" Aunt Hope said that night, as they sat in the twilight "Tell me about it, Little Disappointment," Aunt Hope said at length. "Glory, I am going to tell you a story," Aunt Hope said quietly. "There was another girl once," began Aunt Hope''s gentle voice. Glory and Aunt Hope''s beloved Ambition were so close that night that The early morning train was in the little station when Glory got Was it a little thing to have beautiful, breezy Glory And Glory told all that she knew about the Other Girl. "That you were a dear girl," Aunt Hope laughed softly. Glory laughed down into the repentant little face. id = 23281 author = Dorset, Catherine Ann Turner title = The Peacock ''At Home:'' A Sequel to the Butterfly''s Ball date = keywords = bird; illustration summary = From all points of the compass, flock''d Birds of all feather; Sat the Black-bird, the Thrush, the Lark, and the Linnet; When Birds, scarce pen-feathered, were brought to a rout, it is usual to confine the mother bird with the young brood, till it has _The Taylor Bird (Motacilla Sutoria)._] So called from the The Taylor Bird is an inhabitant of India. most beautiful of our native birds; but its form is clumsy, and its bird, as that of its laying its eggs in the depth of winter, and that _Cuculus Indicator._] A Bird of the Cuckoo kind, found in answer by a soft whistle; and the Birds repeating the note, the Natives _Cassowary._] A large singular bird, found in the Island of The head of this bird which means the young Lady; for this bird walks very gracefully, and and is sometimes called the Barley-bird. id = 22924 author = Douglas, Alan, Captain title = Pathfinder; or, The Missing Tenderfoot date = keywords = Artha; Chatz; Elmer; George; Landy; Lil; Mark; Matty; Nat; Red; Snake; States; United summary = went ahead of Elmer and Lil Artha by an hour or so," laughed Red. "Yes," said Chatz, "that would be just like Elmer. "I guess you''ve hit the mark," said Matty, "and that was just what Elmer "But look here, Matty," said Landy, "do you mean to tell me Elmer is plain marks left purposely by Elmer and Lil Artha. "Why, we saw Elmer and Lil Artha coming, and went to meet ''em, that''s "Yes, tell us what you''ve found out, Elmer," said Lil Artha. "Was it a woman, Elmer?" demanded Lil Artha. "Elmer''s sure proved his point there, fellows," declared Red Huggins, "But what makes you think the woman is old, Elmer?" asked Landy, "It looks like a scout''s regulation hat?" Elmer remarked. "That''s the ticket, Lil Artha," said Elmer, as the tall scout returned "Looks like it, for the time being, anyhow," was the way Elmer replied. id = 20721 author = Douglas, Amanda M. title = A Little Girl in Old Detroit date = keywords = Angelot; Armand; Bellestre; Ber; Detroit; English; Father; France; God; Jeanne; Louis; Madame; Marie; Marsac; Monsieur; Pani; Pierre; Rose; St.; french; indian summary = "And you thought me an evil thing, Pani!" said the child reproachfully. "We did well enough before the French people came, Pani," said a soft, "Thou must have a coif like other French girls, Jeanne. wild little girl with no one but Pani until--until I am a very old woman "I like the Indian way best," cried Jeanne in a spirit of half "My little friend," said St. Armand, leaning down toward Jeanne, "I am "O Jeanne Angelot, you think yourself some great things because you live For Pani said, ''Would you like to tell Monsieur St. Armand?''--and I knew I should be ashamed." And Jeanne still ran about like a wild deer, while Marie was a woman. "Come, Pani," Jeanne said quite early, "we will hunt for some flowers. Pani kissed the hand she held; Jeanne suddenly felt light of heart "Little Jeanne can never go away from you, Pani. id = 20722 author = Douglas, Amanda M. title = A Little Girl in Old Salem date = keywords = Anthony; Boston; Chilian; Cousin; Cynthia; Elizabeth; Eunice; Giles; India; Leverett; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Rachel; Salem; Saltonstall; Winn; girl; little summary = "And this is Anthony''s little girl!" said Elizabeth. "Or is it a little girl, named Cynthia Leverett, who has queer ideas like Miss Eunice a little, but your other lady doesn''t want me," she "Be a good girl." Chilian kissed the soft red lips and then went his "We shall have a storm to-night," said Miss Eunice, "our three days'' good-night with a polite bow, adding, "She must come again, Mr. Leverett, we had such a very nice time." Chilian Leverett felt very careful of the little girl. two boys who wanted to come home with me, but mother said Ben must. She was Cousin Chilian''s little girl, so why Even Chilian wondered that the little girl took the death of her father "I wish you liked a few flowers every day," the little girl said am going to live in Salem with Cousin Chilian all my life long." id = 28648 author = Douglas, Amanda M. title = A Little Girl in Old Philadelphia date = keywords = Allin; Andrew; Aunt; England; Henry; James; Lois; Madam; Mr.; Nevitt; Patty; Penn; Philemon; Polly; Primrose; Quaker; Rachel; Thou; Vane; Washington; Wetherill; Wharton; faith; friend; little; nay summary = A very homesick little girl was Primrose Henry when she went out to her not unlike thee, and shall be glad to bring them when Madam comes home Primrose learned to know her way about the great house and the garden "You look nice and rosy, little Primrose," said the lady. What Primrose had to tell seemed like wonderland to the little girl Aunt Lois came out, and taking her mother''s hand, said, "Come and have Madam Wetherill looked at the note and said, "Yes," and Primrose, "We must be friends, little Primrose, for now we shall see a good deal to my little girl''s half-brother and the child Bessy Henry loved. "Child," she said, "thou and Primrose go take a little run in the keen "We shall not be converted, little Primrose," said Polly Wharton. "Oh, Primrose!" said Madam Wetherill, "I cannot think what to do with id = 15971 author = Dowd, Emma C. title = Polly of the Hospital Staff date = keywords = Aunt; Colonel; David; Doctor; Dr.; Dudley; Jane; Jocelyn; Lucy; Miss; Mrs.; Polly; Price summary = "I want Polly to tell me a story," Elsie went on, with a bit of "Polly told us a story yesterday," explained Miss Lucy, the pink A low rap on the half-open door sent Miss Lucy thither, and Polly about "Miss Polly May," to which the little girl did n''t pay "I don''t think you appreciate Miss Lucy," Polly continued. Away to the farther end of the room Dr. Dudley went, and Polly "David," began Dr. Dudley, "this is Miss Polly May, the chief went--just like that!" Polly''s little hands dropped flat in "Dear child!" said Miss Lucy, taking the little face in both her Miss Lucy and Polly and Dr. Dudley served those little people who Mrs. Jocelyn, the Doctor had called her, and Polly like the sound Polly was Miss Lucy''s ready right hand, with always a Polly''s heart; but sometimes when Miss Lucy cuddled the little id = 29088 author = Dowd, Emma C. title = Polly of Lady Gay Cottage date = keywords = Chris; Colonel; David; Doctor; Dr.; Dudley; Harold; Ilga; Jocelyn; Leonora; Mrs.; Patricia; Polly summary = Polly was dismayed at sight of the little man''s face. Polly went away directly, carrying the little rosewood box, after which hurried Polly and David away to school and sent Leonora up to Polly turned quickly, to look into the gray eyes of Patricia On their way to school Polly and David were joined by Patricia; but "I want you to know Patricia," Polly continued; "she''s such a dear Polly and her mother; but Dr. Dudley did not return from the hospital, "When I go, we''ll all go!" declared Polly, "and you can tell Mrs. Illingworth that." Which sent the Doctor off smiling. When Polly came to herself her father and mother were talking of the "I want to invite as many of the girls at school as I can," Polly went "Polly was telling me the other day," put in Patricia, "about the time id = 17603 author = Duffield, J. W. title = Bert Wilson in the Rockies date = keywords = Bert; Buck; Dick; Helena; Indians; Melton; Mr.; Pedro; Sandy; Tom; boy; good; like; little; look; man; time summary = "Bully old boy, Melton," commented Tom, playing lazily with a heavy "Right alongside on the window ledge," muttered Tom. Still keeping his eyes in an innocent stare on the outlaw captain, Bert Like a flash, Dick grabbed the pistol hand of the collector, while Bert''s Bert looked at him for a moment and then nudged Dick. The boys roared and Melton looked a little sheepish. "Well," said Tom, "Bert isn''t such an awful good runner, no. "I hope they do," said Bert, "but the only thing I''m going in the race "I should think it must have been," said Bert, drawing a long breath, Dick looked suspicious, and Tom and Bert laughed heartily. "It begins to look like business now, all right," said Bert, after he and "But the chances are you''d never reach the railroad, Bert," said Dick "I got it through, all right," said Bert, "and I don''t think there''s much id = 28728 author = Duffield, J. W. title = Bert Wilson on the Gridiron date = keywords = Army; Axtell; Bert; Bull; Dick; Drake; Greys; Hendricks; Melton; Mr.; Reddy; Tom; Varsity; blue; maroon; time summary = lots of times in each game when a man has to think like lightning. thing for the game if one team won all the time, and as long as we cop "It wouldn''t be a bad idea," said Tom, "and I think it would be a good Bert went straight to Dick and Tom, and told them what he had "Well, well," said Bert, "old Dick''s got an inspiration, boys. "No, we won''t go looking for trouble the way we did that time," said "We''ll get along some way," said Hendricks, "and the team is in good "We''ve certainly got our work cut out for us," said Bert after the coach The ball was put into play again but just as the teams lined up time was "it''s only when the rival teams come up against Dick or Bert that they "It looks that way," said Bert. id = 29130 author = Duncan, Norman title = Billy Topsail & Company: A Story for Boys date = keywords = Archibald; Archie; Armstrong; Bagg; Bay; Bill; Black; Burnt; Cove; George; Grimm; Jimmie; John; Sir; Skipper; Spot; Tom; Topsail summary = "I jus'' don''t like t'' think o'' Tog," he told Billy Topsail and Archie "''Twould be like old times," Jim Grimm said once, when Jimmie was put "I told you so," said Billy Topsail to Jimmie Grimm. "I want to go ''ome," he often said to Billy Topsail and Jimmie Grimm. Skipper Bill''s courageous rescue of Archie Armstrong, Sir Archibald''s "Now, look you, Billy Topsail, and you, too, Jimmie Grimm!" said he, "Do you think," Sir Archibald went on, with a little grin, "that Mrs. Skipper William would care to take him in?" "Skipper," said Sir Archibald, presently, "you''ll be wanting this "Look you, Archie!" said Billy Topsail, "where in time is you goin'' t'' "Armstrong, Topsail, Grimm & Company," said Archie, promptly. "Billy Topsail," said Archie, in a way the most careless, "has the "You''re ordered home, Skipper George," said Archie. "Billy''s a good boy," said the skipper. "Good-night, skipper, sir!" said the first. id = 20821 author = Dunton, Edith K. (Edith Kellogg) title = Betty Wales, Senior date = keywords = Babbie; Babe; Betty; Bob; Eleanor; Georgia; Harding; Helen; Jean; Katherine; Madeline; Mary; Miss; Nita; Rachel; Roberta; Wales summary = needed, I want to ask Miss Betty Wales for an expression of her Harding College is good enough as it is," went on Betty, looking thinking, though Betty could not know that, of little Helen Adams and "Yes," said Betty, "it does, and I think it''s a splendid thing. "Miss Amelia Minchen isn''t," said Betty, "She just came in carrying her "I think you might," said Betty, amazed beyond words by Roberta''s ready "It isn''t right to leave our lovely things around so, is it?" said Betty "Do you remember what she was like two years ago, Betty?" asked Madeline "I''m so glad you''re friends now," said Betty, squeezing Madeline''s arm "But I''m sure Katherine wouldn''t want her chance to come this way," said "Jean," said Betty, desperately, "don''t you want the play to be as good "Think of her missing the play!" said Madeline. id = 17054 author = Durham, Victor G. title = The Submarine Boys on Duty Life on a Diving Torpedo Boat date = keywords = Andrews; Benson; Captain; Dan; Eph; Farnum; Hal; Hastings; Jack; Jaggers; Josh; Mr.; Owen; Pollard summary = "Didn''t you speak of Pollard''s boat?" demanded Jack, his eyes agleam "A submarine boat, isn''t it?" continued Jack, quickly. Dave Pollard, the inventor of the boat, is a powerful bright young man, "I tell you, Hal Hastings," Jack now wound up, "this submarine torpedo the submarine boat, the more both Jack and Hal felt convinced that they Jack and Hal both turned quickly to gaze down the road at a man just By this time Jack Benson and Hal Hastings had had a good chance to Thanks to the promptness of Jack Benson and Hal Hastings, Josh Owen came Jack Benson and Hal Hastings. So Jack called up Hal and Eph. After Benson Jack got his first good look at this man, the submarine boy felt By the time that Farnum, Pollard and Captain Jack had returned to the of the second Pollard boat, Jacob Farnum sent for Captain Jack Benson id = 17055 author = Durham, Victor G. title = The Submarine Boys'' Trial Trip "Making Good" as Young Experts date = keywords = Benson; Captain; Don; Eph; Farnum; Hal; Jack; Jacob; Melville; Mr.; Pollard summary = "Captain Jack Benson has already done a few things with the boat that Captain Jack, Hal Hastings and Eph Somers still remained standing at Pollard, the submarine''s inventor, and then of Jacob Farnum, the boat''s "The submarine boat work, you mean?" asked Captain Jack, brightly. "I don''t know what I''m going to do, until the time comes," Captain Jack Going on deck, Captain Jack signaled for a shore boat, which was quickly Mr. Melville stopped right there, for Jacob Farnum, his eyes turned in a handling of submarine boats that Jack Benson had thought out. "Mr. Melville," broke in Jacob Farnum, returning, while David Pollard Jacob Farnum eyed the boys quizzically, then turned to the young captain "Got time to look at something, Mr. Pollard?" asked Captain Jack, two "Jack, my boy," whispered Jacob Farnum, when the young captain joined the Farnum and Pollard and Captain Jack were id = 17056 author = Durham, Victor G. title = The Submarine Boys and the Middies The Prize Detail at Annapolis date = keywords = Benson; Captain; Eph; Farnum; Hal; Hastings; Jack; Mayhew; Mr.; Navy; Pollard; Somers; Truax summary = property, does it, sir?" asked Captain Jack Benson. submarine torpedo boat, "Pollard." Jack was captain of the same craft, For our three young friends, Jack, Hal and Eph, things were dull just As Jack and Hal sat in the office, silent, while Jacob Farnum turned to Duty_," remember how Jack Benson and Hal Hastings strayed into the As they left the office, crossing the yard, Captain Jack Benson and Hal At exactly the same instant Jacob Farnum, Captain Jack Benson and "Going out with us, sir!" inquired Captain Jack Benson, as Hal took his knows how to come so straight to the place," laughed Jack Benson. Mr. Farnum, Jack and Hal remained on the platform deck, watching the present doubt of Jack Benson was likely to work to that young man''s "All I am sure of," retorted Eph, "is that Jack Benson is captain on He was followed by Lieutenant Commander Mayhew, Jack Benson and Hal id = 17057 author = Durham, Victor G. title = The Submarine Boys and the Spies Dodging the Sharks of the Deep date = keywords = Beach; Benson; Captain; Eph; Farnum; Frenchman; Hal; Jack; Lemaire; Mlle; Mr.; Pollard summary = It was not in the least like young Captain Jack Benson to be behind time At the cabin table sat Captain Jack Benson himself, his head bent low "That''s just the point, sir," cried Captain Jack Benson. "I see the thing just the way Jack Benson does," murmured David Pollard, As Captain Jack Benson applied his right eye to the eyepiece he was able "That''s Captain Jack Benson''s specialty," replied Eph Somers, his eyes Captain Jack Benson, you shall have the pleasure of meeting a most and his two young submarine experts; Jack Benson and Hal Hastings. I shall have Captain Jack Benson carrying my fan and craving my smile. He indicated Jack by a nod, so the little Japanese turned to Benson Nadiboff," volunteered Hal. So Jack Benson, after raising his cap, stepped off rapidly toward the Captain Jack Benson, who looked at him undaunted. occupied by Captain Jack Benson and Hal Hastings. id = 17058 author = Durham, Victor G. title = The Submarine Boys'' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep date = keywords = Benson; Captain; Danvers; Eph; Farnum; Hal; Hastings; Jack; Mr.; Pollard; Radwin; Rhinds summary = "Danger?" laughed young Captain Jack Benson, stopping before the door For a number of months, now, Jack Benson and Hal Hastings had lived all Now, at last, Captain Jack Benson, together with his engineer, Hal "A big-hearted one, you mean, sir," corrected Captain Jack Benson. "How far out do you want to go, sir!" asked Captain Jack, as the Navy "Are you going to use the other loaded torpedo to-day, sir?" asked Jack. Knowing that Hal was not in the engine room, Captain Jack was content As he turned away with Jack and Hal, Mr. Radwin looked rather "Mr. Farnum," Jack called back, "will you pass the word for Hal to come "That''s just the way every man-jack aboard the submarine boats is As soon as Eph Somers reached deck Jack Benson turned the wheel over to a torpedo at a rival submarine boat?" demanded John Rhinds, heavily, in id = 17059 author = Durham, Victor G. title = The Submarine Boys for the Flag Deeding Their Lives to Uncle Sam date = keywords = Benson; Captain; Eph; Fullerton; Hal; Jack; Lieutenant; Millard; Mr.; Navy; Professor; Secretary; Somers summary = Moving along hastily, the German soon came in sight of young Captain Jack Captain Jack Benson, nor to his chums, Hal Hastings and Eph Somers. In the "_The Submarine Boys'' Trial Trip_" was related how Jack Benson "All this sounds mighty mysterious," laughed Jack Benson, good-humoredly. "Just what I said," replied Eph. Professor Radberg looked so puzzled that Hal Hastings broke in, quietly: "Yes, sir," Captain Jack saluted the Army officer, and Eph hurried to Jack Benson, standing stealthily, got a good look, for the first time, "Where did she tell you to take her," Jack Benson wanted to know. "Why, there''s only one answer possible, sir," cried Captain Jack Benson, Lieutenant Jack Benson was directed to take command of the United bellowed back Ensign Eph, turning to Jack Benson, who was just boarding. from the weapon whizzed between Jack Benson and Eph Somers, the missile Jack Benson looked at the same time. id = 20327 author = Durston, George title = The Boy Scouts on the Trail date = keywords = Amiens; English; France; Frank; Germans; Greene; Harry; Henri; Paris; french summary = "Of course it does, Frank," said Henri, generously. "I hope so--if war comes again," said Frank, soberly. "If war comes, I am for France," said Frank, still soberly. "It means war," said Henri Martin to Frank. "Well, we''ll soon know, even if she can''t tell us," said Henri. "That fellow is like the French soldiers I''ve read about," said Frank, "Someone then will know that we are coming, my colonel?" said Henri, a "Harry," said Frank, "if the Germans are coming to Amiens, your mother "There''s some real war for you, Henri," Frank said, finally. "No, sir, but I know about it," said Frank, while Henri looked on "Doesn''t look much like war, does it?" said Frank. "The time of day doesn''t matter much just now," said Frank. "Yes. The French are far behind the times in that," said Frank, a little "I am an American," said Frank, at the same time nudging Henri, and id = 20080 author = Dyer, Gertrude P. title = Little Pollie Or a Bunch of Violets date = keywords = Flanagan; God; Jimmy; Mrs.; Nora; Pollie; Sally; Turner summary = by good Mrs Flanagan, the other by Pollie and her mother; and though the little brown tea-pot, which on the Sabbath always found a place on Mrs. Turner''s table; for that day was hailed as a peaceful festival by these Well, the days passed on, and little Pollie pursued her work of selling her to sell flowers in the evening also; and as her mother and Mrs. Flanagan had offered no objection to this plan, Pollie was only too glad "There ain''t nobody at home, Pollie," he said; "yer mother has gone to The mother looked at her delicate little child, and smiled to think of poor little heart is often very sad as she watches her mother''s busy And of the many who love little Pollie, who so true as Sally Grimes? "And so this is little Pollie," the sweet voice said, as, after speaking id = 15597 author = Eggleston, Edward title = Stories of American Life and Adventure date = keywords = Clark; Henry; Indians; James; Mr.; Peter; River; great; illustration; little; man summary = time, seeing that the white men were so hungry, the Indians began to useful in carrying on trade between the white men and the Indians. In North Carolina the Indians had a little thing like a They soon came to a little old basket full of Indian corn. The white men, who had never seen it before, thought Indian corn very When the Indians saw the men coming, they ran away. One night, when his wife was away from home, the Indians came about Before the white people came, the Long Island Indians The Indians told the dead bear that a white man He called the chief of the Indians, and told him that one of his men white men now got behind the rocks and trees which were not far away, But Fremont told the Indians that the horses of the white men were The Indians called in a young man who said id = 19896 author = Eggleston, Edward title = Queer Stories for Boys and Girls date = keywords = Blake; Bobby; Garuly; Jack; Martin; Mr.; Mrs.; Panjandrum; Sammy; Simon; Sukey; Willie; boy; good; little; old; story summary = "Good-morning, Bobby, ke-whack!" said the long, slim gentleman, nodding Here he found people who looked like fat little boys The little man rolled his eyes round upon Bob, and said: "Oh, my! "The tune''s too awful lively," said the little old woman, when she woke "You see, Mr. Blake," said Sammy, "we boys wanted to know--if there "So do I, boys," said Mr. Blake, as he turned away; and all the way down spiled!" said Curlypate, a girl about three years old, as Mr. Blake came the little old man--I mean the walking-stick--should come to his help. "Tommy," said stumpy little Sammy Bantam, "it''s a good thing you didn''t Uncle John said, for she thought she saw a funny little old house, by a Simon opened his eyes, and saw a funny, little, old man standing over "He will not even play with his brothers," said the old man, looking id = 20849 author = Eggleston, George Cary title = The Big Brother: A Story of Indian War date = keywords = CHAPTER; Dale; Fort; Glass; Indians; Joe; Judie; Mas; Sam; Tom; come summary = Sam looked, and saw a body of Indians just in front of him coming to morning came Sam called Tom and Joe, and directed them to examine his "I kin climb, Mas'' Sam," replied Joe, "an'' I''ll be up dat dar tree in way to get Tom and Judie and Joe into one of the forts or into some safe "Don''t you know me, Sam?" said the Indian in good English, dodging the The days seemed very long to Tom and Joe and little Judie after Sam left When Sam went over the cliff, he thought of poor little Judie, and Tom "No, it must have hit a tree down the river a little way," said Tom. The rain followed in torrents, and little Judie came out of her "All right, tell it your own way, Joe," said Tom, laughing. "I must just think," Tom said to himself, "as Sam does, and then I can id = 14647 author = Ellis, Edward Sylvester title = The Cave in the Mountain A Sequel to In the Pecos Country date = keywords = Apaches; CHAPTER; Fred; Indians; Irishman; Lone; Mickey; Munson; O''Rooney; Simpson; Sut; Wolf; time; way summary = Mickey O''Rooney and Fred Munson were stretched on the Apache blanket, Mickey had hinted to Fred what his intention was, but the lad felt very were as likely to reach the ears of the Apaches as those of Mickey, and with his face turned to the ground, and looking like a warrior that had "I''d like to find them," thought Fred, lowering his head, and looking back stops that little sort of thing; but I don''t know when Mickey is going to opening, Mickey saw the prepared blanket slowly descending, just as Fred Leaving his mustang in charge of Fred, the Irishman turned to the right, "When Mickey had waited a considerable time, he concluded to rejoin Fred with him at the time the Apaches drove Mickey and Fred in among the rocks, The scout pointed to the lad, and, turning his head, Mickey saw that he id = 16472 author = Ellis, Edward Sylvester title = Through Forest and Fire Wild-Woods Series No. 1 date = keywords = Bowser; CHAPTER; Dunbarton; Harper; Herbert; Layton; Marston; Mr.; Nellie; Nick; Ribsam; SERIES.==; Sam; Watrous; girl; look summary = "There''s one thing I want my little boy to learn," said the father, as Young as was Nick Ribsam, there was not a boy in the school who dared The next year Nick brought his sister Nellie to school. Mr. Ribsam turned his head and looked at Nick. "I''ve got to stay there so long," said Nick, in bidding his sister "Nick, go look for your sister," said his mother, as she came back from When Nick Ribsam set out to find his missing sister Nellie, he made the "They have gone on to the woods to look for Nellie," said the father. Shortly after entering the wood, Nick called attention to two star-like Nick Ribsam, like all boys, was fond of a gun and dog, and he did not "That''s a fine gun you have there, Herbert," said Nick, venturing to better time," said Nick, once more taking the hand of Nellie and id = 16805 author = Ellis, Edward Sylvester title = The Jungle Fugitives: A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring date = keywords = Bradley; CHAPTER; Dollie; Dr.; Everson; Hansell; Harvey; Hugh; Jack; Maggie; Marlowe; Mr.; Mustad; Ned; O''Hara; Tim; Tom; good; man summary = By this time Jack Everson had lost all doubt of the perfidy of the man. The young man saw that it was a waste of time to question Mustad. screech like a wounded tiger and leaped several feet in air, coming little cabin he had seen a young wife close her eyes in death, and his "Is this the first time you have taken a walk up this way?" asked Hugh. "I have heard it said that Hugh O''Hara held this place in such strong The sound reached a long way, and he repeated the call several times, "Any man who is too lazy to work can find time to turn his hand to "We shall soon know the worst," said Hugh, crashing through the wood "I don''t know as I''ve done right in not carrying her home," said Hugh, "I think there is little danger of that," said the other, looking id = 16855 author = Ellis, Edward Sylvester title = The Land of Mystery date = keywords = Ariel; Ashman; Bippo; Burkhardt; Fred; Grimcke; Haffgo; King; Long; Murhapas; New; Professor; Waggaman; Xingu; Ziffak summary = a canoe, containing four white men and three natives, came to a halt a wood, the sudden advance of Jared Long, whose face became like a instant, and Jared Long, who was so anxious to help his friend, saw Ashman turned his head, and there in the moonlight he saw Professor standing, like Fred Ashman, just far enough from the water to be Professor Grimcke and Jared Long stood like a couple of warriors, Professor Grimcke was the first to step ashore, Ashman and Long Grimcke, Long and Ashman again bowed their heads almost to the ground, Both Ziffak and the king were looking at the white man at the moment; The Professor asked Ziffak whether he could not bring the two white men came the shots that left no doubt that Professor Grimcke, Jared Long, Ashman turned his head and seizing the hand of his companion, said, id = 20223 author = Ellis, Edward Sylvester title = Two Boys in Wyoming: A Tale of Adventure (Northwest Series, No. 3) date = keywords = Bill; Dudley; Fred; Greenwood; Hank; Hazletine; Indian; Jack; Motoza; Sioux; Tozer; Winchester; Wyoming; boy; look; time summary = Like the sensible youths they were, Jack Dudley and Fred Greenwood had addressed, and, glancing like a flash to his right, saw Jack Dudley step about that neither Jack Dudley nor Fred Greenwood opened his eyes until "I hope those places are a good way off," said Jack. was a surprise, indeed, to Jack Dudley and Fred Greenwood, in the course instance, Hank Hazletine was the guide and only companion of Jack Dudley Since Fred had beaten his friend some time before, Jack quietly By way of answer, Jack, who, like Fred, had laid aside his Winchester Knowing what had occurred, Jack and Fred ran to the edge and looked Jack and Fred looked up and across the canyon at the same instant. Hank Hazletine and Jack Dudley having failed to find the missing Fred There are many things which Jack Dudley and Fred Greenwood have done id = 21125 author = Ellis, Edward Sylvester title = The Boy Patriot date = keywords = Blair; CHAPTER; Derry; Duck; Fairport; God; Hal; Molly; Mrs.; Robertson; christian summary = The character of Blair Robertson, the Fairport boy, will not have been "He will be very glad to have you for a faithful friend," said Mrs. Robertson; "but look, you must not teach him any thing bad, or tempt him "Blair," said the mother, "you want to be a patriot. The English boy looked into Blair''s frank pleasant face, and the dogged Blair''s heart had been like rich ground, in which his mother had been "He has left his son to take his place," said Blair quickly. Blair Robertson; but he thought of his mother, and was silent. "I am a Yankee boy, the captain of the Fairport Guard," said Blair "Shall I read you what I have written?" said Blair, laying his hand on Blair seized the hand of his companion, and looking into his face, said Where''s my mother, Hal?" said Blair as soon as he could id = 28331 author = Ellis, Edward Sylvester title = The Young Ranchers; Or, Fighting the Sioux date = keywords = Brophy; Dot; Fort; Indian; Irishman; Jack; Meade; Sioux; Starcus; Starr; Tim; Warren summary = At last Warren Starr learned what it was that had alarmed his pony. many times with his friend Tim Brophy, for whose company he longed more On the previous winter, when Warren Starr and Tim Brophy were hunting in It was in this rude shelter that Warren Starr and Tim Brophy had spent a "Tim," said Mr. Starr, turning to the Irishman, "did you notice whether Warren Starr and Tim Brophy sprang up at the same instant. We must not forget that young Warren Starr and Tim Brophy have an But one thing could be done: that was to run, and Warren Starr and Tim they''re going to shoot again," said Tim. Throwing himself forward, Warren hugged his pony closer than ever, his "Turn Billy''s head that way," said Warren, growing desperate in the Warren, coming back to his starting point, while Jack continued to move id = 29693 author = Ellis, Edward Sylvester title = A Waif of the Mountains date = keywords = Adams; Bower; Brush; Budge; Captain; Constantinople; Dawson; Heavenly; Isham; Lieutenant; Mr.; Nellie; New; Ruggles; Russell; Sacramento; Vose; Wade summary = "Come, Nellie, let me prepare you for bed; it''s a long time since you "You sarved your time like a man," remarked Ike Hoe; "the week is up "I KNOW the cause of Dawson''s trouble," remarked Vose Adams, late one Captain Dawson turned his head and looked over his shoulder, as if to "I tell you," said the parson late at night, when he and Wade Ruggles Looking around in the gloom, Vose Adams saw that his friends stood on Captain Dawson was but a few paces to the rear of Vose Adams''s mule, The men looked in one another''s faces and the captain asked in a "From the way things look," said Brush; "we shall have to leave Dawson had won over Vose Adams, as may be said, by the turn of her When Captain Dawson lay down to sleep and Vose Adams assumed his place Captain Dawson looked angrily at Vose. id = 29892 author = Ellis, Edward Sylvester title = Up the Forked River; Or, Adventures in South America date = keywords = American; Atlamalco; Bambos; Captain; Castle; General; Guzman; Jack; Major; Martella; Miss; President; Starland; Warrenia; Yozarro; Zalapata summary = Major Starland left his rifle in charge of Captain Guzman, and, with cigarette, while Captain Guzman kept company with Major Starland at "I shall join General Bambos in his war against Yozarro, and we''ll American; "I like General Yozarro, chiefly because he is your "Your counsel is good, Miss Starland, but suppose General Bambos Thus it came to pass that the _General Yozarro_ steamed past Major The long day gave General Yozarro abundant time to perfect his schemes General Yozarro does not wish his relative, Señorita Estacardo to come "General Yozarro and his officers have returned!" called Martella; "I am the Captain of this boat; General Yozarro does not allow me to Captain of the tug; "General Yozarro set out to take my sister there "General Yozarro knows his worth," said Martella; "he would have made and, if General Yozarro demands it, the Captain shall be severely given to General Yozarro by Miss Starland. id = 20741 author = Elwes, Alfred title = The Adventures of a Dog, and a Good Dog Too date = keywords = Caneville; Fida; Job; John; Lupo; Nip; dog; good; little summary = Many moons came and passed away, and I was getting a big dog. either the good dogs of Caneville were little disposed to great lady, and begged her to buy a box of "fire-flies" of a poor dog who sound, as if a great many dogs were assembled at one place, all calling size as the one in the water, and a stout dog, who looked like the papa, single ''thank you, Job,'' for being such a good noble dog as you are? must do my duty as well as I am able, for that is the only way a poor dog | In the Little Dogs'' Street, | dogs stood looking at the groaning river as it rolled past in great waves kindness of the great city dogs having removed all fear of want, or even to go to the great house where the chief dogs of Caneville are accustomed id = 28671 author = Elwes, Alfred title = The Adventures of a Bear, and a Great Bear Too date = keywords = Bruin; Caneville; Herr; Master; Schwein; Tom; bear; great; illustration; little summary = manners in so rude a way: so Master Bruin grew apace, until his brothers however, this great bear''s ill temper was remarkable before, judge what Bruin now travelled on till he reached a stream, which came bounding that looked wonderful in the eyes of the untutored Bruin. good-natured of beings, and Bruin found it especially hard to bear; he the day at length arrived when Bruin was to make his next appearance in cries, that Bruin, carrying a bag, followed by Tom with the drum, made thus deplore his master''s fate, till Bruin, angered by the noise, threw Bruin, who had betrayed no feeling of any kind at the sight of his late last resting-place without the city; for the dogs, with great good Tom was, however, now gone; poor Schwein, too, had departed; and Bruin''s than usually alert, and caused Master Bruin to be closely watched. "The word of a bear," replied Bruin. id = 14546 author = Emerson, Alice B. title = Betty Gordon at Mountain Camp; Or, The Mystery of Ida Bellethorne date = keywords = Bellethorne; Betty; Bob; Bobby; Dick; Gordon; Ida; Mr.; Mrs.; Staples; Tommy; Tucker; Uncle summary = time to see Ida pick up the little locket that Uncle Dick had given Betty examine a promising oil field there, Betty and Bob met the girls and boys "I asked Uncle Dick about that," Betty said eagerly. "Then, Betty," said Bobby, "you went to that little store afterward, you "And, oh, Bob!" cried Betty, "there''s another Ida Bellethorne, and this "And Mrs. Staples said she didn''t know anything about Betty''s locket," "Why, Tommy Tucker!" cried Betty, "of course Uncle Dick knows it is "Mrs. Staples told us you had come up this way," Betty said. "Oh, Ida!" cried Betty, breaking in suddenly, "do you know a little man, a The second day, however, Betty, Bobby and Ida, with Bob and Tommy Tucker, "This is Ida Bellethorne," said Betty, pointing to the English girl. Betty and Bob, with Uncle Dick and the English girl, left the train at the id = 14630 author = Emerson, Alice B. title = Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island; Or, The Old Hunter''s Treasure Box date = keywords = Ann; Blent; Heavy; Helen; Hicks; Jerry; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Ruth; Tingley; Tom; Uncle summary = "Of course not," Helen said, briskly, as Ruth ran to the house. girls missed, for _they_ were looking for Jane Ann Hicks. Ruth made friends quickly with Helen and Tom Cameron, and when, the year and her chums be given up to Ruth, Helen, Mercy and the new girl. Ann knew that she could not blame Ruth Fielding, and the other girls who The girl of the Red Mill felt that she wished to know Jerry better. Belle Tingley and her friends started for Cliff Island for Ann to "Here comes that Blent man," said Mrs. Tingley, with some disgust. A party of the boys, with Ruth, Helen, and Ann Hicks, stole out of the surely Jerry has a better right to the box than Blent," Ruth said, "Ruth isn''t afraid--nor Helen--nor the other girls," said Tom. "Let me have the lantern, Tom, and you boys stay here," Ruth said, id = 14635 author = Emerson, Alice B. title = Ruth Fielding in Moving Pictures; Or, Helping the Dormitory Fund date = keywords = Amy; Ann; Briarwood; Fielding; Gregg; Hammond; Helen; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Ruth; Smith; Tellingham; Tom summary = Ruth Fielding''s clear voice asked the question of her chum, Helen Cameron, "I don''t know----Oh, Ruth, look at that girl! Curtis, a lame girl, Ruth is sent to Briarwood Hall, a delightfully what is coming over these girls--Ruth and my sister," he said, "They''re a girl much like you, Miss Ruth," he said. then," said Helen, making fun of the old saying which the lame girl had Mrs. Tellingham looked up with a smile when she saw Ruth coming. "West Dormitory, Mrs. Tellingham," said Ruth, coming closer. "It is our own old West Dormitory," said Ruth, her voice shaking. "Now," said Mrs. Tellingham, "the girls belonging in the East Dormitory Curly another day," said Helen, holding on to Ruth. Of late the other girls had let Amy Gregg alone and Ruth had The girls, who were attending Ruth and Ann and Amy Gregg a part of the way id = 20834 author = Emerson, Alice B. title = Ruth Fielding at the War Front; or, The Hunt for the Lost Soldier date = keywords = Bragg; Cameron; Charlie; Fielding; Helen; Mademoiselle; Major; Marchand; Ruth; Tom; american; french; german summary = Mademoiselle Ruth Fielding!" cried the French "Oh, Mademoiselle Ruth!" murmured the French girl. be made while Ruth and the young French girl are waiting for an answer Ruth''s other two close friends were the Cameron twins, Helen and Tom, The girls and Tom and his friends often got together for good times Ruth and Helen went into Red Cross work, leaving in need of but you, Miss Ruth?" inquired Charlie Bragg, looking For it was Major Henri Marchand Ruth believed she had seen enter American officers and will be reimbursed a second time," Ruth said "Dear Mademoiselle Ruth!" she said, giving the girl her hands--soft and "He has come a long way," the countess said coolly to Ruth. "But I was not exactly prepared, Major Marchand," Ruth said. "Well, best o'' luck!" said Charlie Bragg, as Ruth followed the major Major Marchand stepped ahead of Ruth and whispered something to the id = 29762 author = Errico, Daniel title = FreeChildrenStories.com Collection date = keywords = Barry; Brother; Buck; Bum; King; Philip; yes summary = "Why, the horrible dragon that I chased away, of course," said the "That''s awful," said the brave knight, realizing that the dragon did "I don''t know," said the dragon. "Oh no," said the knight, "It looks like he is gone. "We do not know when to start sleeping," said the elephant to the "And we do not know when to wake," said the zebra to the sun, time," said the sun," and the moon will stay in the sky when I am I think that on Neptune dogs must eat human food because Shoe likes Until one day he said it: "NO DANCING AT ALL!" "My party had twice as many people and five times as much cake!" said Barry. A few days after his father left, Yes asked his brother to watch the "How''d you get so big," he asked, "I''d really like to know. id = 14748 author = Everett-Green, Evelyn title = For the Faith: A Story of the Young Pioneers of Reformation in Oxford date = keywords = Anthony; Arthur; Church; Clarke; Cole; College; Dalaber; Dr.; Freda; Garret; God; Langton; London; Lord; Magdalen; Master; Oxford; St. summary = brought Anthony Dalaber to the Bridge House; and having once come, "Tell your master that John Clarke from Oxford has come to lodge "It is my young friend, Anthony Dalaber," said Clarke, his hand Dalaber looked him full in the face, and spoke the words he had When the visit to Garret came to an end, and Anthony Dalaber said they took their way towards Oxford, the heart of Anthony Dalaber Arthur Cole and Anthony Dalaber came hastening up to join the Anthony Dalaber was there to welcome them, Arthur having the good "Very little; only what Anthony Dalaber and Master Clarke have Anthony Dalaber than what he had witnessed in Garret a few days thee, Dalaber, or our good master and friend John Clarke, I should "Anthony Dalaber taken!" spoke Freda, and her face grew white to "Anthony Dalaber, we have come to say farewell," said Garret, whose id = 15670 author = Everett-Green, Evelyn title = The Secret Chamber at Chad date = keywords = Bertram; Brother; Chad; Church; Edred; Emmanuel; Fabian; God; Julian; Lord; Mortimer; Oliver; Sir; Warbel; boy; day summary = "Now tell me, my good friend, who and what thou art," said the boy, such a fashion had Brother Emmanuel long been studying the Word of Edred looked up at Brother Emmanuel for confirmation of this Latin tongue the words as Brother Emmanuel spoke them, and looking Edred instinctively bent the knee, but Brother Emmanuel''s face did "Brother Emmanuel a heretic!" cried Bertram, with flashing eyes. Edred well remembered Brother Emmanuel''s words about "I fear so, my boy; and Brother Emmanuel himself thinks that ill is "My mother," said Edred cautiously, "is it that Brother Emmanuel is Brother Fabian''s face with a look which Edred well knew, and which Sir Oliver''s face looked a little relieved as he heard his son''s Brother Emmanuel moved silently away, closely followed by Edred, "Edred, thinkest thou that it can be true that Brother Emmanuel is "Now, Brother Emmanuel, let us show you all," said Edred eagerly; id = 15769 author = Everett-Green, Evelyn title = In the Wars of the Roses: A Story for the Young date = keywords = Edward; England; Henry; House; Jack; Joan; King; London; Paul; Prince; Red; Rose; Wales; York; good; nay summary = "Ah, my little Paul, time flies fast, and you will be a man before "I love the little prince, our good king''s son," cried Paul with bewildered Paul was standing looking after the pretty child prince, Paul scarce heard what passed, for the little prince dashed forward The prince placed his hand smilingly on Paul''s lips. "Mine is soon told, sweet prince," said Paul. Paul knew every inch of the house by heart; but Edward was less Edward smiled and laid a hand on Paul''s shoulder. had closed behind Edward, Paul thought it mattered little what The other man, who had now come up, looked full into Paul''s face, day on Paul''s behalf, to ask for news of the prince; and when it "You have saved us from a great peril this day, Paul," said the To Paul and the prince it seemed as if the day were all but won. id = 15958 author = Everett-Green, Evelyn title = French and English: A Story of the Struggle in America date = keywords = Abbe; Charles; Colin; Corinne; Drucour; England; English; France; French; Fritz; General; Governor; Humphrey; Indians; Julian; Madame; Montcalm; Quebec; Rangers; Rogers; Stark; Ticonderoga; Wolfe summary = that direct yet far-away look which comes to men who live face to "I have heard the name," said Humphrey; "I used to hear the men of in these wild lands, French and English might join hands, and live looked at his men, gave a fine English cheer, and rushed forth upon "I do not," answered Fritz; "I hope to come forth safe and sound. "I hope we shall meet again," said Colin, as he held Fritz''s hand to face with men who have lived in that great land whither all eyes then that Wolfe said to his new friends, with that quaint look of Julian looked round, and saw that Madame Drucour had come out upon I shall tell in Quebec how the English General, caring little whether it was answered by English or French. "I should like to address the men once more," said Wolfe to Julian, id = 15592 author = Ewing, Juliana Horatia title = Old-Fashioned Fairy Tales date = keywords = Fool; Good; Kind; Knave; Laird; Luck; Miller; Neck; Ogre; Pat; William summary = "I am not Fortune," said Good Luck to the parents; "I have no gifts to And when the maiden looked, and saw one like a little old man wringing "Turn roun'' to your left, man, and ye''ll see," said the Dwarf, and "You''re mad," said the Man of Peace, and Brockburn felt sure that he till they looked like maypoles, and said, "Poor thing!" The slatterns "How little you know her!" said the farmer. not to look till I come from the Rath," said he. The fairy man looked at them, but he said nothing, though he did not dear mother," said she, "the little sister''s cries make my As to the farmer''s son, it is said that thenceforward he went home The young man said, "Because the flowers please me, and I have a love Then the messenger returned, and said to the king, "The young man says id = 16052 author = Ewing, Juliana Horatia title = The Brownies and Other Tales date = keywords = Amelia; Brownie; Christmas; Doctor; Granny; Johnnie; Letitia; Miss; Nurse; Old; Owl; Sam; Tailor; Tommy; dot; good; like summary = "Many little things, if you tried," said the old lady. "My dear, they don''t like it," said the old lady. "He lived in this house long enough," said the old lady. time o'' night?'' ''The Old Owl knows,'' said I, and burst out "I can''t rightly tell you, my dear," said the old lady, "but it gave me "Kiss my fluffy face," said the Owl. Her eyes were going round like flaming catherine wheels, but there are "But I couldn''t do work like a Brownie," said Tommy. "Please," said Tommy, "I should like to go home now, and tell Johnnie. "Lean your full weight, and shut your eyes," said the Owl. Tommy laid his head against the Old Owl''s feathers, had a vague idea "I say," said Tommy, when both the boys were in bed, "the Old Owl was "Once upon a time," said the old man, "there was a young thrush, who id = 16121 author = Ewing, Juliana Horatia title = Brothers of Pity and Other Tales of Beasts and Men date = keywords = Aquarium; Christian; Flaps; Gilpin; Godfather; Hedgehog; Jack; Mother; Mrs.; Sybil; Toots; brother; good; illustration; like; look summary = fancy what the people were like, particularly the ones who lived long I said to Diggory one day, "Don''t you wish your head was flat, instead "What are tinkers like?" was the first thing said by each one of the "The best thing you can do," said Mrs. Hedgehog, "is to tell them a "My son''s first wife died after Christian was born," said the old woman. the old gipsy woman a sight of your comely feet, my little gentleman, by "''The blessing of an old gipsy woman on your young head,'' I says. his feet, and snatches up his things, and says, ''Good-bye, old gipsy "Sit down, Mother, sit down," said the gipsy girl; and the old woman sat "Christian has come home," I said, one day. bundle of things that look like little houses made of wire.'' "Well, do as you like; only let us have plenty of water-boatmen," said id = 16347 author = Ewing, Juliana Horatia title = Miscellanea date = keywords = Bey; Cadi; Cousin; Deen; Effendi; George; Harriet; Khoja; Lascelles; Maggie; Manners; Mr.; Parsnip; Peregrine; Peter; Queen; Tale; Walter; day; illustration; little; man summary = which he knocked, and entering, said, "Good-day, Khoja Effendi. Then said the Khoja, "I, who am an old man, could climb that But as the Khoja spoke the third wise man came forward and said: "Most One day there came a man to the house of the Khoja to ask him for the Now the Khoja had a little daughter, and it came to pass that one day "Wife!" said the Khoja one day, "how do you know when a man is dead?" "If this Khoja is mad," said he, "a sensible man like myself need not One day some of the neighbours said, "Let us ask this Khoja something "Here is the man we saw!" cried the horseman; and he said to the Khoja, At last one day came one of them and said, "O Khoja! So the woman went down and said, "The Khoja has not come home, id = 16540 author = Ewing, Juliana Horatia title = Melchior''s Dream and Other Tales date = keywords = Antoine; Arthur; Bill; Crapaud; Friedrich; GOD; Joseph; Lindsay; Marie; Mary; Master; Melchior; Monsieur; Mr.; Märchen; Sir; St.; Tom; Viscount summary = and shadows passed over the old man''s face, Melchior almost fancied "''It is time that I began to push my way in the world,'' said he, and "''What are you looking at?'' said Melchior to the lame sister. "''We are alone now, Brother,'' he said; ''let us be good friends. "''In the little room at the end of the long passage,'' said likeness of men.'' But if ever thou art a great man, little brother, it The black eyes turned kindly upon me, and the sick man said, "Thank The little Viscount (be it said) began to "It shall not be useful, in this garden," said the little Viscount, "His father is a very good one," said the doctor; "a little too fond said he didn''t want to come to my fair, for he liked his fortress much said she was sure she did not want to play if I didn''t like her way of id = 16686 author = Ewing, Juliana Horatia title = Verses for Children, and Songs for Music date = keywords = Brook; Father; Mamma; Mother; Mrs.; Nurse; Poet; child; home; illustration; leave; little; look summary = It was one day in spring that he said, "I should like to And he said, "If you''ll come in at tea-time and sit by the stove, I''ll I love Katerina, though she lost her head long ago, poor thing; but For he said, "When you''re hushabying that silly old doll I know you''re "Who cares," said the children, "for this old Willow-man? I''m good to-day, and so I''ve come to see if it is true And Nurse said, "Go and play, my dear, and let your Mamma rest;" It seems such a pity that a sweet little dear like me should GOD bless the good soldiers, like Old Father, and Captain Powder, And now we can play at soldiers every day till Old Father comes my donkey every day till he looks like a horse, and that it She''s like her mother, love, you''ve said: id = 17772 author = Ewing, Juliana Horatia title = Mrs. Overtheway''s Remembrances date = keywords = Albatross; Dom; Fatima; Harriet; Ida; Lucy; Martha; Mary; Miss; Moss; Mr.; Mrs.; Nurse; Overtheway; Reka; little; old summary = Ida knew the little old lady quite well by sight, but she did not know And when the little old lady had come out and gone, Ida would creep young lady, Miss Ida?" said Nurse. "It will last till the ship comes home," said Miss Ida. It had need then to have been written on the rock, graven with an iron "''But Mrs. Moss is such an old lady,'' said Aunt Harriet, whose ideas "It is a dull story, is it not, Ida?" said the little old lady, The little old lady did not come that day, and in the evening Ida was "You look better for tea, my child," said the little old lady. her long ago," said the little old lady, smiling affectionately at Many years since, my child," said the little old lady; "you "Dead--dead--dead!" said the little old lady; "Ida, my child, I will id = 18077 author = Ewing, Juliana Horatia title = We and the World: A Book for Boys. Part I date = keywords = Charlie; Colonel; Crayshaw; Isaac; Jack; Jem; Lorraine; Master; Mr.; Mrs.; Snuffy; Sunday; Wood; father; good; man; mother summary = "I''ve thought of it every way, my dear, I''m afraid," said my mother with that I ever saw, love;" and my father said, "If he wants to know about said, "Speak up, my boy," and Jem tried to start me by whispering, "Thou "_Very_ good boy," said Mother, who was much pleased. our way home, I bade Isaac good-night, and said I would just run in by "You''re a chip of the old block, Jem," said my father, "I''d give a Old Isaac said one day, "I reckon the master feels as if "The ice bends a good deal," said Mr. Wood to a man standing next to us. "By no means," said the school-master; "but if you old hands do begin she said to my father, "I am so pleased, my dear, for that poor boy''s "MY DEAR OLD CHARLIE,--We came earlier than was settled, for Father got id = 18156 author = Ewing, Juliana Horatia title = We and the World: A Book for Boys. Part II date = keywords = Alfonso; Alister; Barney; Biddy; Dennis; GOD; Halifax; Jack; Lily; Micky; Mr.; O''Moore; Water; good; irish; like; look; man summary = The captain saluted Mr. Waters, and then as Alister moved off, he said, suppose looked so, for Alister burst out laughing and said--"Hech, Whilst the captain was talking, I began to think of Dennis O''Moore, and "The captain said I might come and look after you, but if you want to go talking about Dennis O''Moore, I said, "I knew it was French when I got As he came up the ship''s side, Dennis was looking over it, and "We''ll look up my cousin, to begin with," said Dennis. He nodded to me, and with his hand through Dennis O''Moore''s arm, said He looked sadly at Dennis and said, "Ah-Fo like to do so, found to talk about, till I discovered from what Dennis said to Alister "Look here, Alister dear," said Dennis; "don''t be bothering yourself "Alister has a fine heart," said Dennis, "but you may tell him I told id = 19644 author = Ewing, Juliana Horatia title = Mary''s Meadow, and Other Tales of Fields and Flowers date = keywords = Arthur; Brown; Catherine; Chris; Dr.; Father; Harry; Jael; John; Margery; Mary; Meadow; Mother; Old; Paradise; Squire summary = plant waste places with hardy flowers; to circulate books on gardening But after our Father and the Old Squire went to law, Mother told us we the grave way Chris does, and said, "Because Father came home cross." Saxon came to see us after Mother and Chris went away, we told him all said, "Isn''t it funny to think of Queen Henrietta Maria gardening! But even whilst I was thinking about it, Arthur said: "Of course, Mary "She would, look just like a Queen," said Harry. When I first saw the nice little plants, I did think of my own garden, When Harry said, "I dig up, but Mary plants--not in our garden, but in "A good deal like the workhouse," said Aunt Catherine. disposed to think that, in a Little Garden, there is nothing like a thought he did; I told him so, and he said, "Didn''t think I looked as id = 19859 author = Ewing, Juliana Horatia title = A Flat Iron for a Farthing; or, Some Passages in the Life of an only Son date = keywords = Andrewes; Ascott; Aunt; Buckle; Bundle; Clerke; Dacrefield; Leo; London; Maria; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Nurse; Oakford; Polly; Rector; Regie; Reginald; Rubens summary = likeness to my father''s dear old nurse. "You must be quiet, sir," said Mrs. Bundle, a new member of our As to your not liking Mrs. Bundle now--My dear little "Nurse," said I, "I think I should like to learn to darn socks, "That''s little Sir Lionel Damer," said Polly. "My dear!" said Nurse Bundle, almost with tears in her eyes, "you''re "I think I shall marry Nurse Bundle when I am old enough," I said, "Isn''t it a beauty, love?" said Nurse Bundle; "and look, my dear, at "Now, my dear," said Mrs. Bundle, "suppose you come upstairs to bed, "Why, my dear Mrs. Bundle," said my father, smiling, "you kill him at "Mrs. Bundle," said my father, "if your wages were a matter of any "Do you know what she went for, Master Reginald?" said Nurse Bundle. "My time''s pretty near come, my dear," said Mrs. Bundle, "but many''s id = 22740 author = Fanny, Aunt title = The Apple Dumpling and Other Stories for Young Boys and Girls date = keywords = Bear; Grandma; Henry; Mother; little summary = "Dear Mother, may I help you take care of my little brother?" said "Yes, dear boy," replied his Mother; "when he is a little older, I "But we will be so careful," said the little boy; "we can play circus so "Oh, no!" said the little boy; "I am afraid to tell her." "Yes, dear Mother," said Henry; but he looked very sorry; and little teacher, whom little Annie loved dearly; and then her Mamma said, "Good all up: but the naughty old Woman said a bad word about the little Her Mother took her up on her lap, and said, "My little girl, this will clothes, and then, taking her little girl''s hand, she said, "My dear The next day the little boys went into the water again, and, although One day little Emily''s Grandma said to her, "My dear child, you must go id = 28493 author = Fanny, Aunt title = Baby Nightcaps date = keywords = Jack; Lillie; Minnie; little summary = precious little old toad." But they all mean the same thing. a kiss, and said: "Dear mamma, I love Minnie dearly; I love skipping and singing to bed, her dear little face all smiles How the children did laugh, when they heard little Minnie "I''m so glad," said Minnie, with a merry little laugh: "tell In the very next house to Lillie''s grandfather''s, lived "little "Well," said Lillie, a little provoked, "if you can''t spell nice little white cat, named Minnie; and Jack the boy, and as a little bear," said Jack. "What is your name little one?" said Aunt Fanny. One day the little old gentleman thought he would take a walk; "My name is Susy," said the little girl; "please take me home; she must be lost," said the poor little old oh, dear!" said the little old gentleman, "if I approaching; and the little old gentleman said--"Don''t cry, my id = 28703 author = Fanny, Aunt title = Aunt Fanny''s Story-Book for Little Boys and Girls date = keywords = Father; Grandma; Harrison; Henry; James; Mamma; Mother; Mrs.; little summary = that table looks as if something was on it;" and little Sarah said, "Horace, come up stairs with, me into Uncle James''s room," said Edward "Dear Mother, may I help you take care of my little brother?" said "Yes, dear boy," replied his Mother, "when he is a little older, I shall "But we will be so careful," said the little boy; "we can play circus so "Oh no!" said the little boy, "I am afraid to tell her." "Yes, dear Mother," said Henry; but he looked very sorry; and little teacher, whom little Annie loved dearly; and then her Mamma said, "Good Her Mother took her up on her lap, and said, "My little girl, this will clothes, and then taking her little girl''s hand, she said, "My dear The next day the little boys went into the water again, and, although One day little Emily''s Grandma said to her--"My dear child, you must go id = 28716 author = Fanny, Aunt title = Little Mittens for The Little Darlings Being the Second Book of the Series date = keywords = Annie; Aunt; Fanny; Sallie; Tillie; little summary = looking very much like a dear little baby herself. "Well, say it, dear," said the little mother. This evening the mother said: Here is a story Aunt Fanny wrote a long and said, ''Now, my darling, you know what a little tear-coat you are--do One day little Sallie''s mother was very ill indeed; she was lying on the Here Sallie''s mother gave a little laugh, which was instantly changed old Aunt Nancy." And the little girls laughed merrily, and thought it a her in; but they said they must go; and my dear little new friend left the dear little child, with a bright smile, kissed her mother, and said, When this nice lunch was over, Annie''s mother said, "My little darling, Annie felt a little bit like crying when her mamma kissed her for And when the dear mamma came home, and heard all that her sweet little id = 28802 author = Fanny, Aunt title = The Fairy Nightcaps date = keywords = Aunt; Bailey; Charley; Fanny; Johnny; Majesty; Queen; Slyboots; child; fairy; little summary = The good little mother was advised by the doctor to take Charley into with the little mother marching like a captain at their head, and "And their heads have little top-knots, like Poland hens," said Henry; making love to little girls; eating sugar-candy, and having a good leave, and a good night''s rest, our dear little friend will be as well "Dear Charley," said the Queen in a low, sweet voice, "we do so love "Don''t talk slang to me," said the Queen, though she laughed a little; took refuge in a great rose, apologizing to the little fairy whose "Dear Fancy," said the Queen, placing her hand tenderly upon Charley''s "Hush!" said the little mother, as they came to the door, "don''t "He is still sleeping," said the little mother, "and smiling in his talking at the same time; and the little mother said quite as many id = 29811 author = Fanny, Aunt title = The Two Story Mittens and the Little Play Mittens Being the Fourth Book of the Series date = keywords = ANDREW; EDWARD; Lillie; MARY; MORRIS; MRS; Mark summary = send a story; and then the little mother read an entertaining book, or "OH, mamma, please _do_ buy me a new doll," said Lillie, one day in Lillie''s mother laughed, and kissed her lovely daughter, who had not met sweet little girl at home would be, if she knew her mother was out came into the parlor and said the little old gentleman and lady were the little old lady put her hand on _her_ heart, and dropped such a low sister Mary!!" cried Lillie, running up to the little old what do you think of that story?" said the little mother, as she THERE never was a more loving son than little Mark. head off; but Mark and his mother and the fairy seemed to like it, for "Well," said the Little Mother, "let us see how many characters there Good mothers, love your children with all your hearts, but id = 29812 author = Fanny, Aunt title = The Little Nightcap Letters date = keywords = Bella; Edith; letter; little summary = little girl _named_ Kitty, with lovely blue eyes, a great many soft Then the little girl said: "Oh thank you, dear Aunt Fanny, _twenty-ten_ At last I said: "Dear little Charley, I have put the stories told to ONE evening the little nightcap mother said: "Children, I have had a And Charley said: "I love that dear little Bella, mamma, and I shall be Poor little Bella did not want her mother to go. Well, at last the time came to say "good-bye," and poor little Bella Then Bella laid her gently down, and the good little thing shut her eyes "It must be," said Edith; "but wait, here is a little letter pinned fast Here poor little Bella began to cry; and her papa thought her letter was plates, that Edith''s mother said it sounded like little stone-cutters at "Dear _little_ mamma," and that was all she said. id = 29813 author = Fanny, Aunt title = The Big Nightcap Letters Being the Fifth Book of the Series date = keywords = Arthur; Carl; Eva; Harry; Heinrich; Nannie; Ruth; dear; little summary = "Children," said the little mother, "I received to-day a letter from "And won''t mamma read the writing like a precious kitten!" said Clara. tender nature." Here the little mother stopped, and kissed her lame boy, "But the good master smiled, and said--''The little angel is too lovely good master might mean; but he said no more, and they went home "''Dear me,'' said Harry to himself, ''what''s the harm of going to look at "Every day the good doctor came to see the mother and the little baby, "God knows best, dear Harry," answered the little mother. "When Charley was very little," said the mother, "I found him crying kissed her, and said--"Whatever I am that is good, you, dear mother, "Harry''s mother was very glad to see the lady; she kissed her and little "Well, the dear little things wandered on, Harry knowing that he was id = 20693 author = Farrow, G. E. (George Edward) title = The Jungle Baby date = keywords = Bab summary = There was once a little white baby boy called Bab-ba, he had When she saw Hoodo, the big snake, she caught Bab-ba up in little white fat baby boy for his dinner, and Tig licked his "How would you like a little fat white baby to eat?" asked A little further on Hoodo met Bluf, the big brown Bear, and "Oh, pretty Hoodo!" said Bab-ba, "but you''re naughty. "No," said Bab-ba, shaking his head; but Hoodo continued to Now after Bab-ba had followed Hoodo a little way through the And so Bab-ba went on and on till he came to where Tig the "Here''s the little white baby," whispered Hoodo. But Bab-ba only laughed and said, "What a big little white baby for you," said Hoodo. But when Poon-dah came and saw the little white baby, he little home under Bab-ba''s verandah, where he still lives to id = 20193 author = Feehan, Mary Edward title = Mary''s Rainbow date = keywords = Aunt; Berta; Beth; Dick; Doctor; Gene; Mary; Mother; Uncle summary = and my darling little twin sisters and dear old Aunt Mandy, their trunk; and when the Doctor came home to luncheon, the little girl had "I had a few lines from Aunt Mary to-day, and this little note for you Gene had called the little girl into the hall, and the Doctor chuckled before the sitting-room fire, Mary told her uncle Gene''s story. Liza smiled in a knowing fashion at Mary and took up the little girl''s Mary said she would come for me when it is time to watch for Uncle; but asked, "Aunt Mary, did you know that Father Lacey was going to let me "And----and won''t Uncle come back here this evening, Aunt Mary?" know that you will be very happy here, little one, with Aunt Mary to "That''s Mary''s toy box when she was a little girl. And what will Aunt Mary and the Sisters and all your little id = 20544 author = Fenn, George Manville title = The Little Skipper: A Son of a Sailor date = keywords = Bob; Captain; Jack; Skipper; Trevor summary = Mrs. Trevor had said a few words to the Skipper before they started The Skipper stared in wonder, for as he said this, the big sailor [Illustration: "_''Jack Robinson'' saluted the little Skipper and Dot._"] father had come back, if Dot had not uttered a tiny sob, when the boy "For someone who is always going to act like a man," said the Captain "Yes; come into our room," cried the Skipper. "Yes, I know," cried the Skipper hastily, "and the frogs said--" "Morning, Bob," said the Captain, pressing his boy''s hand hard, and "Where my father''s ship is," said the Skipper. "Right you are," cried the man again; and Bob felt as if he should like "No," said the Skipper, "I am only going to see my father. "Oh, no!" said Bob, looking at the man wistfully. "Yes, ''Jack,''" said the Skipper, turning away his flushed face. id = 21292 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Brave and True Short stories for children by G. M. Fenn and Others date = keywords = Bernard; Fellowes; Jem; Kirl; Mother; Ned; Tizzy summary = "They aren''t long," said Ned, indignant at the idea of holidays being "Does it, Teddy?" she said, looking up wistfully in her brother''s face, "You wait till his poor Mar comes home," cried Cook excitedly, "and I''m Yes, I do," he said quickly; "will you give me a kiss, little How all the other little boys in the village must envy him--poor nothing that little Kirl''s eyes were so steady when they looked in your honour to be noticed at all, said, and little Kirl heard it with his own "I will tell you a little story to while away the time." "''Go on,'' said another; ''never mind the little milksop.'' "My own darling boy," it said, "I am so very sorry to have to tell you various boys went away, until at last only Bertie Fellowes and Shivers "Well, that''s what Haggart''s done," said the boy. id = 21293 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Brownsmith''s Boy: A Romance in a Garden date = keywords = Brownsmith; CHAPTER; Courtenay; Day; Francis; Grant; Ike; Mrs; Old; Philip; Sir; Solomon; come; good; like; look; shock summary = "I did not know, sir," I said, trying to look and speak with dignity, "Yes, sir," I said, "I''ll mind;" and he went away, while, when I "You''ve got too much weight behind, Ike," said Old Brownsmith, who came I looked round sharply at Mr Brownsmith, for I felt as if I had said round the garden and a look at Shock before Old Brownsmith came down. "Cost!" said Ike grimly, as he stood looking with one eye at the ladder, "He doesn''t like me, Ike," I said to the big gardener one day. "You had better go up with Ike to-night, Grant," said the old man Which does he look like?" said Ike. "Like to be a boy, my lad, and thank God you are one," said old Ike, Old Brownsmith saw my looks, and he said: "P''r''aps," said Brother Solomon, looking right away from us. id = 21294 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Burr Junior date = keywords = Bob; Burr; Dicksee; Doctor; Frank; General; Hasnip; Hodson; Hopley; Lomax; Magglin; Mercer; Polly; Rebble; Sir; Tom; look summary = "Here, look at old Mercer!" cried a boy. "I say, Burr," cried the big boy who had read about Penelope, "Mercer''s "Do you wish me to come back and thrash you, Tom Mercer," said the tall "You''ll like old As-you-were," said Mercer, as we went on, now along the "Yes. Thank you for coming and helping us," said Mercer, who had now "For we can''t have boys like you, Burr junior," he said smiling. "Yes, sir," said Mr Rebble, and then, in a low, severe voice, "Mercer, "You stand by me, Burr junior, won''t you?" cried Mercer, who looked now "Did Eely tell you to come and ask?" said Mercer, glancing toward where "Yes, it''s a good watch," said Burr major, in a voice full of careless "Oh yes, we''re coming soon," said Burr major, throwing up his head. "Ah," said Mercer, "if I''d got a watch like old Eely''s, we could tell id = 21295 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Cormorant Crag: A Tale of the Smuggling Days date = keywords = Burnet; CHAPTER; Carnach; Cinder; Crag; Daygo; Deane; Doctor; Jacques; Joe; Ladelle; Ladle; Mike; Scraw; Vince; come; good; look; nay summary = "Yes, I heard him," cried Vince; "and my father said you couldn''t help "Seems like a lake," said Mike suddenly, just as Vince was thinking the "Yes," said Vince, "and we shall have to make it sand with old Joe. He''s getting more and more suspicious, though I don''t see why it matters "Come on, Vince," said Mike; and they walked back up the cliff, climbing "Well, of course I don''t know," said Vince; "but the water looks smooth "Which way shall I steer?" said Mike; and Vince stood up to take in "Save it for next time, Joe," said Vince, as Mike looked on rather "Feel better, Mike?" said Vince, as soon as the old man was out of "All right, then, I''ll come," said Vince; and Mike gave him a hearty "Come along, Mike," said Vince, in a low voice; "it''s all right." id = 21296 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Mother Carey''s Chicken: Her Voyage to the Unknown Isle date = keywords = Billy; Bruff; CHAPTER; Captain; Gregory; Jack; Jimpny; Malays; Mark; Morgan; Mrs; O''Halloran; Small; Strong; Widgeon; let; look; major; man; sir summary = "Want to see my father?" said Mark, as the man continued to stare and "Yes, I heard," said Mark; "but he''s coming part of the way." "But I thought my father was captain of this ship?" said Mark. "Here, Mark, my boy," said the captain; "come here and I''ll show you "I''ve brought the captain to see you, Mr Mark, sir," said Billy "I''ve been having a look at that there monkey, Mr Mark, sir," said the "It''s beyond me, Mark, my lad," said the major, drawing a long breath; "So do I, Mr Mark, sir," said Billy, scratching his head, "and I''d give "Just the same as we heard, eh, Mark?" said the major, coming up. "Don''t know what to make on us, Mr Mark, sir," said Billy Widgeon, "Yes," said Mark; "but let''s see, which way did we come? "You see, Mr Mark, sir, it''s like this here," said Billy. id = 21297 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Cutlass and Cudgel date = keywords = Archy; CHAPTER; Celia; Dadd; Dick; Gurr; Hoze; Jemmy; Ram; Raystoke; Risdon; Shackle; Sir; look; man summary = "I think I could milk her, sir," said Archy. "That''s good half an hour," said Ram, lowering his lanthorn, opening the "Think she''ll come to-night, young Ram?" said the man close by him. "Here, you sir!" cried Archy, as the boy faced round. "Come here, boy," he said importantly; and Ram followed him to where the "I know," cried Ram, showing his teeth, and looking at Archy. "We came after our cow, sir, please," said the latter, looking up at the "Shall we close the men all round the house?" said the master, coming up "Think we''ve done right, my lad?" said Gurr, after they had half way "Will you come round and open the door?" said Archy in an angry whisper. "Look here, sir!" said Archy, losing his temper. "Lobster-boat, sir," said Gurr, as Archy came behind them. "But they are not all men there, sir," said the midshipman, with a look id = 21298 author = Fenn, George Manville title = The Black Tor: A Tale of the Reign of James the First date = keywords = Black; Dan; Darley; Dummy; Eden; Edward; Garth; Mark; Master; Morton; Nick; Purlrose; Ralph; Rayburn; Rugg; Sir; Tor summary = "That your men would have their work cut out, sir," said Ralph sharply. "Right, Ralph, lad," he said warmly, and he looked proudly in the boy''s "Why, if you go there," cried Ralph, "Sir Edward Eden will make his men "As old Sir Ralph did, father," cried the boy, flushing with pride. "Ah, Mark, boy, how are you?" said the old man, smiling. Ralph?" said Nick in a low tone; but the words came plainly to Mark''s "Yes; come on!" cried Ralph; and the two lads made a rush at the men who "Yes; but I want to help Master Mark," cried the lad. "Right away down the mine, in the new lead, Master Mark," said the lad "I wonder what Mark Eden''s father has said to him," thought Ralph as he "Mark, boy," said his father just then, and it seemed to the lad that id = 21299 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Blue Jackets: The Log of the Teaser date = keywords = Barkins; Brooke; CHAPTER; Chinaman; Ching; Gnat; Herrick; Jecks; Reardon; Smith; Tanner; Teaser; Tom; boat; chinese; come; good; look; right; sir; think summary = "Big clowd outside, wait long time," said Ching, with a laugh; and "Velly good," said Ching, smiling, and making a beginning. "Yes," said Ching coolly; "cut allee boy float, settee fire junk, burnee "I don''t like, sir," I said, as soon as he had given orders to four men "Herrick, sir," I said, touching my cap, for the captain came forward "Officer''s orders, sir," said the man, looking uncomfortable and stiff "Yes, sir, I hear," I said, and I left him going to join the captain, "You can come if you like in my boat, Mr Herrick," said the lieutenant; "Look sharp, sir," I said, after going forward, and in a few words "But do you think he will come round all right, sir?" I said anxiously. "Give way, my men," said Mr Brooke, and the boat shot forward, while, "You, Ching," he said, "will go right forward to keep a good look-out, id = 21301 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Bunyip Land: A Story of Adventure in New Guinea date = keywords = CHAPTER; Carstairs; Francis; Gyp; Jack; Jimmy; Joe; Malay; Mass; Penny; black; doctor; let; look; time summary = "Looks a nicer place than our land," said Jack Penny, as I stood with next day; and that evening as the doctor, Jack Penny, Jimmy, Gyp, and I "Depend upon it, he has not gone far," said the doctor, when Jack Penny "Look here, doctor; ain''t those humming-birds?" said Jack. "A good shot for a bow and arrow," said the doctor, turning to our black "Well, perhaps Jimmy''s right," said the doctor slowly; "and as I''ve "Jimmy, black fellow ''fraid um bunyip; oh, yes!" said my follower; "but "Oh, I do like Jimmy, that I do," said Jack Penny to me, and then he "We''ll argue out that point another time, Jack Penny," said the doctor. "Regular fellow for the pot," Jack Penny said one day as Jimmy set up "No, no, Penny; we''ll have a good rest first," said the doctor; and Jack will come, the doctor and Jack Penny, with the blacks, to-night to try id = 21302 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Charge! A Story of Briton and Boer date = keywords = Bob; Boers; Boss; Briggs; CHAPTER; Colonel; Denham; Jenny; Joeboy; Moray; Moriarty; Sandho; Sergeant; Val; good; look; man; right summary = "Yes," said my father, "at times;" and he gave the captain a look which "Good-bye, Val, my boy," said my father slowly; "and bear up like a "Boss Val eat lot," said Joeboy, his voice making me start. "Big Boss Boer," he said, nodding, "say Boss Val come fight. "I beg pardon, Colonel," said Lieutenant Denham, giving me a quick look. "Enemy coming up the pass in great strength, sir," said one of the "Yes, sir," said Denham, "and I had a grand time with Val Moray, here-"Poor fellows!" said Denham as soon as the Sergeant had gone. "This doesn''t seem like the way to find water," said Denham. "Why, Denham," I said, "we ought to send Joeboy right on in front, away "Boss Val come close up to Joeboy," said the black a minute or two "That''s what I like in you, Val," said Denham as soon as the Sergeant id = 21303 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Devon Boys: A Tale of the North Shore date = keywords = Bigley; Bob; Bonnet; CHAPTER; Captain; Chowne; Doctor; Duncan; Gap; Jonas; Sam; Sep; Uggleston; big; father; french; look summary = "Yes," said Bigley; "but your father hadn''t got the Gap then, and made "Yes, sir; we came home yesterday," said Bob, staring hard at old "It''s of no use to try," said Bigley, "not till the water''s nearly gone. "No, father," I said; "I was out all day with Doctor Chowne''s boy and "Come along, Sep," said my father, and I followed them as they walked "Father went up the Gap after you had gone," said Bigley, "and I saw him We worked away till I was tired and gave place to Bob Chowne, Bigley all wanted to run away, and Bob Chowne afterwards said that he longed to go, Look there," cried Bigley, "there''s father''s boat." "Yes, they looked good water-tighters," said Bigley quietly, and he "Like the old days on the quarter-deck," said my father to Bob Chowne. "Ride him home along the cliff path, father?" said Bob, looking rather id = 21305 author = Fenn, George Manville title = A Dash from Diamond City date = keywords = Anson; Boers; CHAPTER; Commandant; General; Ingleborough; Kaffir; Kimberley; Mafeking; Noll; Norton; West; cry; good; look; right summary = "Never mind about old Anson," said West merrily, "but look here. "Look here, Anson," cried West angrily; "what''s the good of going on "Ingleborough wouldn''t do a mean thing!" said West warmly. "Anson thinks he is going to make a bolt," said Ingleborough, half to Anson behaved like a horse, or, as West and Ingleborough afterwards "No, sir," said West; "we are in search of horses--good ones that we can "Yes," said Ingleborough, with a little laugh, "and I''m going with West "I don''t like it either," said West; "but we must think of our horses, "Yes," said Ingleborough, in a whisper to West, as he sat holding his West looked the Boer full in the eyes, thinking the while that the man "Anson!" said West, with his lips close to Ingleborough''s ear. "Yes," said Ingleborough, and as he spoke West noted that the man who id = 21306 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Dick o'' the Fens: A Tale of the Great East Swamp date = keywords = Dave; Dick; Farmer; Hickathrift; Hicky; Jacob; John; Marston; Mester; Mrs; Solomon; Tallington; Toft; Tom; Warren; Winthorpe; cry; look; nay summary = "I say, Tom, it wasn''t half a bang," said Dick as the two lads ran "Stop a moment, Dick," said the squire, "and let me try to think. "We must get on, Dick, my boy," said his father; "the water''s growing "Yes, father, I hear," said the lad; and he looked at Dave and John "I say, Dick, what about the netting?" cried Tom. The lad looked piteously at Dave and his companion of the rabbit "Let''s run, Dick," said Tom, who was carrying the rope; "then you won''t "Don''t know; perhaps they''re like old Tom Tallington," said Dick: ''em," said Dave, chuckling; and Tom laughed, while Dick sat and nursed "You won''t go without us, Dave?" said Dick, as the boat glided away. "Nay, let Mester Dick hev one more try!" cried Dave; and the lad took "No," said Tom at once; and the squire turned to Dick. id = 21307 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Fire Island Being the Adventures of Uncertain Naturalists in an Unknown Track date = keywords = Billy; CHAPTER; Drew; Lane; Oliver; Panton; Rimmer; Smith; Tommy; Wriggs; come; cry; good; hold; like; look; man; right; sir summary = "Can''t look," said Oliver, "I want to know what those birds are, and "But are you right?" said Oliver, as he followed the mate''s pointing "Some water over yonder, sir," said Smith, pointing to where the sun "I dunno," said Smith, watching Oliver Lane attentively, as the young "Yes, sir," said Smith, as Oliver looked at him as if expecting he would "I''m going to try," said Drew quietly, as Panton followed his example. "I should like the bird," said Oliver, "but I don''t think it would be "Mr Lane, sir?" said Smith, feebly, as he looked round, and then with Drew said nothing, but as Wriggs caught hold of Smith''s hand, he seized "All right, I see it coming, mate," said Smith, as a great lump of "Want you to come and have a look, sir," said Smith. "You''re a long time getting to the shooting, Smith," said Oliver. id = 21308 author = Fenn, George Manville title = First in the Field: A Story of New South Wales date = keywords = Braydon; Brookes; CHAPTER; Dillon; Dominic; Green; Janet; John; Lady; Leather; Master; Mayne; Mrs; Nic; O''Hara; Sam; Samson; Sir; Sorrel; look summary = "I hope that man sent the guns all right," said Nic. The warder turned sharply, and looked hard at Nic, as he said, smiling: "Smell, Nic," said Lady O''Hara, "home at last, boy! "Try again," said Lady O''Hara; and Nic looked at her sharply, her voice yes, father; scores, perhaps hundreds of times," said Nic, "Yes, father," said Nic, feeling envious of the easy, upright position "Tired out, Nic?" said his father; and the boy started and stared. "Yes," said the man shortly; and Nic thought to himself, "Father does "I''d go, father, but I don''t know the way," said Nic. "I''m glad you like the horses and the place, Nic," he said. "You can ride, Nic," said the doctor, as the boy fetched up the horse. "I can''t at a time like this, sir," said Nic. "No, no: look at the dogs," said Nic. id = 21309 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Fitz the Filibuster date = keywords = Burgess; Burnett; Butters; CHAPTER; Camel; Captain; Don; Fitz; Poole; President; Ramon; Reed; Teal; Villarayo; chip; come; like; look; right; think summary = "That''s right, sir," said the man, so earnestly that the boy looked "Still fast on, sir?" cried the man to Fitz, as he stood what looked "Yes," he said, "I like them, and we have got to be very good friends; "Yes, I hope so too," said Fitz excitedly; and then Poole left him, and "Here they come," said Poole, making Fitz start round again. "But as the schooner draws so little water, sir," said Fitz eagerly, "All right, father," said Poole, giving Fitz a glance as he stood ready "Think the enemy will come to-night, Mr Reed?" said Fitz. "Yes, Don Ramon; that must be so," said the skipper, and Fitz Burnett''s "Seems like it," said Poole, "but I don''t know whether it''s going to be "Looks like going fishing," said Poole, with a grin. Fitz looked at the speaker, and his eyes said, "All right, I''ll come id = 21310 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Featherland: How the Birds lived at Greenlawn date = keywords = Boxer; Flutethroat; Greenlawn; Mrs; Puss; Specklems; bird; come summary = "Hooray!" said the birds when the mist was gone; and all the little minds and went to the great crack half way up the old cedar, and settled "There, just look at those wretched little cocktail things," said Nests had been built; eggs had been laid; little callow birds the top of the old ivied house, and round about the owl''s nest--birds of sticking up his feathers, like a stupid old turkey-cock, till he looked the great cedar stood; and away went the birds with such a flutter, long-tailed birds, so small that they looked like little balls of left go, and away went Puss across the garden till she came to the wall, little round pair of birds, with blue and white heads, green backs, and "Eh?" said the heron, looking at the showy little bird that was flitting little well-like place it was; and just as the old man came up the cry id = 21311 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Gil the Gunner: The Youngest Officer in the East date = keywords = Barton; Brace; CHAPTER; Captain; Craig; Deen; Dost; English; Gil; Haynes; Hindu; Salaman; Vincent; good; look; tell; think; time summary = "Come, that''s good," said a familiar voice; and I found Captain Brace "''Tention!" said Brace, in a low quick voice, and the men sprang to "Better keep away, Gil, lad," said Brace, in a low voice, full of "Tell him," said Brace, in a low voice, "that I shall never rest till I "My dear Brace," said the doctor coldly, "our poor friend is not likely "Yes," said Brace, "I am going to help; but I must have my guns first, "Yes," said Brace slowly; "but I never killed a man before, doctor, even "Yes, I''ll tell Captain Brace," I said; and I went away meaning to ask "Gil," said Brace, suddenly, "go back and send three men with the horses "Why, Dost, man," said Brace, smiling at him, "I was thinking ten "Follow the wounded man, sir," said Brace, and the doctor immediately "Come away, Gil," said Brace, hoarsely; "it only makes me feel mad id = 21312 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Glyn Severn''s Schooldays date = keywords = Barclay; Burney; Burton; CHAPTER; Colonel; Doctor; Glyn; Morris; Professor; Ramball; Rampson; Severn; Singh; Slegge; Wrench; cry; indian; look summary = "Yes," said Glyn coolly, "as long as he likes.--Come along, Singh;" and, "I am afraid it means a fight, Singh," said Glyn quietly. "A boy like me!" cried Singh half--angrily. "Yes, Singh," cried Glyn laughing, as he sat close behind his companion, "Yes, sir," said Glyn; "about our riding the elephant?" "Yes, sir; Singh came at him like a lion, and said he was a coward and a "No," he said; "I think like Glyn does," and Singh clung in a boyish, "Yes, sir; I know all about that," said Glyn coldly; "and Singh told me "Yes, sir, I know that too," said Glyn; "and Singh must not go to this "Yes, sir," said Singh hastily; "but Glyn Severn gave me strict orders "Yes, sir," cried Glyn excitedly, "and I don''t want to go against Singh "Yes, sir," said the boy quickly, "it''s hot--it''s hot; but it comes like id = 21313 author = Fenn, George Manville title = In Honour''s Cause: A Tale of the Days of George the First date = keywords = Andrew; Captain; Drew; Forbes; Frank; Gowan; King; Lady; Murray; Palace; Park; Prince; Princess; Robert; Sir; come summary = "I say," said Frank, "how stupid a man looks in a great wig like that." "Frank dear," said Lady Gowan, "I have had a letter from your father "That''s right, boy," said Sir Robert, smiling and taking his hands; "but "Proof of what I said, Frank," cried Sir Robert, clapping his son upon "I always liked your father, Frank," he said; "but he''s far too good for "I should like to," said Frank, looking at his friend wonderingly; "but "I shall be a soldier like my father," said Frank proudly. "Don''t look like it," said Sir Robert merrily; "why, the boy''s blushing "Come, Frank, my lad," said Captain Murray gently. "Then father''s going to escape," said Frank, in an excited whisper. "Don''t look so smart as in the old days, Frank, eh?" said Sir Robert, "Now, Frank, my boy," said Sir Robert, as the door closed on Lady Gowan, id = 21315 author = Fenn, George Manville title = The King''s Sons date = keywords = Alfred; King; Queen; swythe summary = "You see, we must have fighting-men, Swythe," said the King; and then he "Come, that''s bravely spoken, Alfred, boy; I like that," said the jarl, "There isn''t time to learn everything, my boys," said the monk sadly. "Come along, Fred," cried Bert, and the monk turned his head sidewise so "Come and help me, boys," cried Bald; but the others only laughed. "I''m going to stop with Father Swythe," cried Alfred. "Yes," said the monk sadly; "but, my boys, the warrior who''s a scholar Alfred said nothing; he was watching the monk going slowly and sadly "Never mind, boy," said the little monk cheerily; "come to my room, and "I wish you could, Fred, my boy," said the monk, smiling; "but you must "Now watch me," said the old man, and Alfred looked closely while Swythe "Yes," said the boy, still watching; "that looks a little better, "I, my boy?" said the monk sadly. id = 21316 author = Fenn, George Manville title = The Adventures of Don Lavington: Nolens Volens date = keywords = Bannock; CHAPTER; Don; Englishman; Jem; Josiah; Kitty; Lavington; Lindon; Maoris; Mas; Mike; Mrs; Ngati; Ramsden; Sally; Tomati; Uncle; Wimble; look summary = "Stop, sir!" cried the stern-looking man to Mike, just as Jem appeared "Yes, sir," said Jem; and he hurried out, while Don drew a long breath. "Give man time, Jem Wimble," said Mike, with a grimace. "Poor Mas'' Don!" said Jem, as he watched the lad go out through the "Yes, sir; that''s right," said Jem, taking off the cup, and sniffing at "Think they heared it, Mas'' Don?" said Jem, at last, in a hoarse "Mas'' Don," said Jem, dolefully; "let''s get up on deck, sir, and jump "Then we had better cut off, Mas'' Don," said Jem, grinning till his eyes "That''s just what I felt, Mas'' Don," said Jem, with a perplexed look on "Why, Mas'' Don," said Jem, laughing, "it''s like fishing; and after Just then Ngati came up smiling, but as Jem afterwards said, looking "It does look like it, Jem," said Don. id = 21317 author = Fenn, George Manville title = A Life''s Eclipse date = keywords = Barnett; Ellis; Grange; John; Mary; Mostyn; Mrs; Tummus summary = "Oh, indeed," said James Ellis sarcastically, "but poor old Dunton is Yes, I think so, Tummus," said the young man, turning to the dry, "Think so, Tummus?" said John Grange, with a forced smile. "Aye, that''s what I think, sir," said the old man, and then showing his John Grange walked away toward the head-gardener''s cottage to ask for "Poor old Dunton!" said John Grange to himself; "we shall miss him when Daniel Barnett, old Tummus, and Mary Ellis''s father at the foot of the "Do you hear, John Grange?" said Barnett. "Yes," said Mrs Mostyn, who was thinking of the poor fellow lying at "It never felt so beautiful before, old man," said John Grange sadly. "I do, old fellow," said John Grange quietly. "Yes, Mr Ellis, sir, that''s what I tell him," said old Hannah "James Ellis," said Mrs Mostyn gravely, "you are Mary''s father, and id = 21318 author = Fenn, George Manville title = The Lost Middy: Being the Secret of the Smugglers'' Gap date = keywords = Aleck; Bodger; CHAPTER; Den; Eben; Jane; Jem; Master; Megg; Rockabie; Tom; like; look; man; right; sir summary = "Like a dog, Tom?" said Aleck, grimly, with a feeling of amusement at "Well, you don''t look your best, Aleck, lad," said the old man, smiling; "Yes, I know," said Aleck, beginning to move onward past the man; "but "Look here, Master Aleck," he said; "man who goes to sea has to take his and--look at that now!--if that arn''t Master Aleck''s boat coming round "What''s the good of tiring the lads for nothing?" said Aleck, as the men "There, Tom, take away the boat," said Aleck; "I must go and get my "That''s right," said Aleck, after a glance at the half-submerged boat. "Say, Master Aleck, arn''t you a bit hard on a man?" he said. "I should like to stop and have a pipe mysen, Master Aleck," said Tom, "Let''s get away, Tom," said Aleck, huskily; "it''s horrible to listen to "Not a bit likely," said Aleck; "but, let''s go and see!" id = 21319 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Three Boys; Or, The Chiefs of the Clan Mackhai date = keywords = Blande; CHAPTER; Dirk; Donald; Dunroe; Grant; Kenneth; Long; Mackhai; Maister; Max; Scood; Scoodrach; Shon; Tavish; Tavvy; look; sneeshing summary = "Come and see, Max," cried Kenneth, leading the way into a long, low "Yes; we''re going fishing," said Kenneth, who was enjoying Max''s Kenneth laughed as he saw Max''s horror, for the old man began hastily to Kenneth was looking as solemn as Scoodrach as Max turned sharply round, Max, don''t look like that, or you''ll kill me!" cried Kenneth, laughing "Oh, never mind, Max," cried Kenneth, coming in after leaving his "Yes," said Max, as the boat glided on over the calm heaving water till "Come on, then," cried Kenneth, seizing the tiller; and Max felt his "Yes, here it is!" he cried, "Come and have a look, Max." "That sounds like good logic, Max," cried Kenneth, "so you had better "No, no, Kenneth," said Max, taking his hand. "I say, Max!" said Kenneth one day, as they sat at either end of a boat, id = 21320 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Mass'' George: A Boy''s Adventures in the Old Savannah date = keywords = Bruton; CHAPTER; Colonel; General; George; Hannibal; Indians; Injum; Mass; Master; Morgan; Pomp; Pompey; Preston; Sarah; Spaniards; come; father; look summary = "Yes, sir; that''s right," said Morgan, "and the blacks are put to work "Yes--father said so," I replied in a whisper, as I looked cautiously "No, Master George, boy, so your father said; and I''m going to ask him "Call the boy," said my father, looking hard at the man, and pointing to "Mass'' George like to come dis end?" said Pomp. "Look here, Pomp," I said; "we need not climb a tree; it''s a great "Yes, father," I said; and I was on my way back, passing Pomp, who began "Now, Mass'' George," said Pomp, as we stood at the foot of the tree, and "Why, Pomp," I said, "don''t look like that." For though I felt a little "That''s right, boy," said my father to Pomp, who was eagerly watching "No," I said; but Morgan turned to me quickly, as Pomp looked id = 21326 author = Fenn, George Manville title = The Black Bar date = keywords = Bob; CHAPTER; Dance; Fillot; Howlett; Mark; Nautilus; Russell; Soup; Staples; Tom; Vandean; come; look; sir summary = "All right, sir," said Tom Fillot. "Let''s go and breathe for a few moments, Tom," said Mark, his voice "Yes; all right," cried Mark, with a look which gave the men some "Yes, I know," said Mark, quietly; and the man looked more at ease, but "Good-night, sir," said Mark, eagerly taking the hand extended to him, "Didn''t like to tell you, sir," said Tom Fillot, quietly. "We must have that schooner, Tom Fillot," said Mark, after a short "Very good, sir," said Tom Fillot, "only either o'' my ways would be "I think that''ll puzzle ''em now, sir," cried Tom; and Mark Vandean "Yes, sir; they''ve been one too many for us this time," said Tom Fillot. "Don''t look like dying, sir," said Tom Fillot. "All right, sir, we''ll pay all that back," said Tom, as Mark stood on "But it is much, sir," said Tom Fillot, who, at a sign from Mark, had id = 21354 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Menhardoc date = keywords = Abram; Arthur; CHAPTER; Dick; Josh; Marion; Master; Taff; Temple; Uncle; boat; cry; good; let; like; look; right summary = "Look out, Josh!" he said, "I''m going to change hands." "Sha''n''t let go o'' the rope, lad," said Josh, striking his feet again on "Yes, sir; my father has come down on mining business," said the lad "I have my glass, Dick," said Mr Temple, "and I can have a good look at "No, I''m all right, Josh," said Dick. "But you said you would like to fish!" cried Dick in a disappointed "Like to be rowed over to yon mine, sir, on the cliff?" said Josh, "If I was you, Master Dick," said Josh, "I''d take an oar and row going by the way, Arthur," said Mr Temple, "Dick''s accident made me "I''ll bring it," said Dick eagerly; and jumping into the boat, Josh "Let''s go ashore, now," said Arthur, as Josh urged the boat on, and the "Will the life-boat come in time?" said Mr Temple to Josh; but the id = 21355 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Middy and Ensign date = keywords = Ali; Bob; Bolter; CHAPTER; Captain; Dick; English; Gray; Horton; Johnson; Lieutenant; Linton; Long; Major; Malays; Miss; Private; Rachel; Roberts; Sandars; Sim; Smithers; Tom summary = "Try ''em both, doctor," said Bob Roberts, laughing with his eyes. "Hallo, soldier!" said Bob Roberts, as he saw Tom Long come up, looking "There, it won''t do, Bob Roberts," said Tom Long; "say it''s horrible, "What''s that?" said Bob Roberts, coming up, with the young ensign, to "I hope he won''t get wounded this time," said Bob. And the men all "But we haven''t lost any men, sir," said Bob, by way of comforting him. "No, doctor," said Tom Long, quietly; "it was my idea, and I feel sure "Just wait till I get well, Master Bob Roberts," said Tom Long, "Poor old doctor!" said Tom Long, smiling. "Pretty well all right again, old man?" said Bob, sauntering in one day, "Oh, I say, Tom Long," said Bob; "that''s a little too strong, isn''t it? Tom Long said this so importantly that Bob Roberts began to laugh; and id = 21356 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Nat the Naturalist: A Boy''s Adventures in the Eastern Seas date = keywords = Aunt; CHAPTER; Dick; Ebo; Ebony; Joe; Joseph; Nap; Nat; Polly; Uncle; bird; boy; look summary = "Yes, my boy," said my uncle, "I should like you to call this home, for "Come along, Nat," said Uncle Joseph, "and we''ll soon finish it." "I''m afraid we''ve made your aunt very cross, Nat, my boy," said Uncle that lovely orange and black bird, uncle?" I said, picking up "There, Nat," said Uncle Dick; "those are the fruits of a long stay in "Look here, Nat," said Uncle Dick, "time soon steps by, my boy, and you "He is shamming, Nat, like a very bashful boy," said Uncle Dick. "There, Nat, look!" said my uncle, pointing to where, in the full "That lovely buff bird, uncle?" I said; "why, it looked like what I "We must give up the birds of paradise to-day, Nat," said my uncle at "Now, Nat," said my uncle, "I think this will be a good place for you, "Only just in time, Nat," said my uncle. id = 21357 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Nic Revel: A White Slave''s Adventures in Alligator Land date = keywords = Burge; CHAPTER; Captain; Dee; Humpy; Lawrence; Master; Nic; Pete; Revel; Solly; come; look; man summary = "Look here, Pete Burge," cried Nic; "I don''t want to be too hard upon want you to look round the pool.--I don''t think I''ll climb down, Nic. It''s rather hot; and I''ll sit down on the stone for a few minutes while "Yes, Solly," said Nic sadly; "it is a beautiful old place." "I know you would, Solly," said Nic, laying a hand upon the rugged old "Poor lad!" said Pete softly; but it seemed to sting Nic. "What for, Master Nic?" said Pete in an appealing whisper. "Aren''t you a bit hard on me, Master Nic?" said Pete, busy at his task "Zee Humpy Dee look at me, Master Nic?" said Pete. "Know where they keep the boat, Master Nic?" he said, as they worked "Master Nic," said Pete one night when they were alone in their bunks, "Back water, Master Nic," cried Pete. "That was close, Master Nic," said Pete. id = 21362 author = Fenn, George Manville title = The Powder Monkey date = keywords = Jack; Jeens; Phil; boy summary = "No, sir," said the little boy, shrinking; for the man now took a step "I do, sir," said the boy, with a sound like a sob. "Beat you--a little un like you?" cried Jack, with a look of disgust. "Thick un?" said Jack, and the boy nodded. "Yes, sir," said Jack. "You young dog," he said to Phil, who was the only boy allowed to be "Why is it?" Phil asked Jack Jeens, who laughed, and said he supposed "Why, you''re the little fellow they call Phil, arn''t you?" he said. "Yes," said Phil, looking at the little man wonderingly. "Who''s that?" said Phil, as the little man walked forward and ascended "Jack Jeens said he didn''t think we should have a fight," replied Phil. Poor Jack could not hear what Phil said for the roaring of the guns, but once more, Phil found himself following Jack Jeens, who was being id = 21367 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Sappers and Miners: The Flood beneath the Sea date = keywords = CHAPTER; Colonel; Dinass; Grip; Gwyn; Hardock; Joe; Jollivet; Major; Pendarve; Sam; Tom; Ydoll; look; nay; vore summary = "Old Joe Jolly-wet," said Gwyn to himself. "Yes, father," said Gwyn, and he followed to where the Colonel stopped "Come along, Gwyn," said the Colonel, hastily; "it''s time we got back. "Feel a little easier, father?" said Joe, going to the head of the Gwyn stared, and then looked at Joe. For, instead of going at once, the man turned his back and drew upon his "Quite right," said the Colonel; "that''s what I tell Gwyn; but boys have "Yes," said Joe, "it''s better than going up the shaft; the ladders look "Quiet, Grip!" said Gwyn, as the man threw away the stone, and the dog "Who are you, and where do you come from?" said Gwyn, looking at the man "Think Joe Jollivet''s right," said Gwyn, hotly; and Hardock turned upon "Come along, Joe," said Gwyn. "But you don''t like the man, Gwyn," said the Colonel. id = 21368 author = Fenn, George Manville title = The Silver Canyon: A Tale of the Western Plains date = keywords = Apaches; Bart; Beaver; Black; Boy; CHAPTER; Doctor; Indians; Injun; Joses; Juan; Lascelles; Master; Maude; Sam; horse summary = "Which way do you think the Indians were going, Joses?" said Bart, as "Keep a good look-out all round, Joses," said Bart, interrupting him. "Why, Bart," he said, "I''m afraid here are the Indians Joses saw that "We shan''t do no good, Master Bart," said Joses, as they two kept watch "Do you think we shall see any more of the Indians, Joses?" said Bart at "I tell you what it is, Master Bart," said Joses, suddenly coming to a "That''s better, my lad," said Joses quietly; and as Bart gazed on the Bart, this time," said Joses; and laying his piece in a notch formed by "I say, Master Bart," said Joses, as he sat upon his strong horse side "Bart, my lad," said Joses, holding out his rough hand, which the boy "The Beaver''s right, Master Bart," said Joses, quietly. "I don''t like leaving all that fish after all, Master Bart," said Joses; id = 21371 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Our Soldier Boy date = keywords = Colonel; Corporal; Dick; Joe; Mrs summary = the boy shaded his eyes and said excitedly--"Here, look. "Yes," said the boy hoarsely, "and the Frenchies killed ''em, for Joe "I know," cried Mrs Corporal; "I''ll ask the Colonel next time I take "Corporal Joe Beane," said the boy promptly; "I say, Tom, mayn''t I have "I don''t know," said the boy, shaking his head, and Tom Jones stared "And now my poor boy will be sent away, Joe," said the agitated woman "And our poor boy, Joe," sobbed Mrs Corporal that night, as she sat by "I''ll mind," said Dick, and he took a long look round, and then crept on "Please, Dick, my boy," said the Colonel, and Dick took the tin to the "Then--" said the Colonel, looking sadly at the boy, before closing his "Thank you, Dick, boy," he said, in a faint whisper. "Ah, Dick, my boy," he said. id = 21372 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Steve Young date = keywords = Andra; Andrew; CHAPTER; Captain; Handscombe; Hvalross; Jakobsen; Johannes; Marsham; Meester; Norseman; Skene; Steve; Watty; Young; ice; look; sir summary = "Come, that sounds better," said the little, keen-looking man who had "Yes, sir; I like shaking hands with Englishmen," said the big "Heavenly-looking, Steve, my boy," he said, "with the blue sea and sky, "Maybe, Steve, my lad," said the captain sadly; "but as far as we can "Well, yes, sir; I was thinking of something of the kind," said Steve, "Do you think it is the _Ice Blink_, sir?" said Steve in an awe-stricken "Are these good, these white whales?" said Steve to the captain, as the "Plenty," said the captain, looking at Steve with a peculiar smile, "Wait a little longer, Steve," said the captain, "and I daresay we shall Steve looked at the captain in horror, but said nothing; and directly "Come back," said the doctor in Steve''s ear; and the boy followed, too "Yes, sir," said Steve; and he turned to Johannes. id = 21373 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Syd Belton: The Boy Who Would Not Go to Sea date = keywords = Barney; Belton; CHAPTER; Captain; Dallas; Harry; Master; Pan; Rogers; Roylance; Strake; Syd; Sydney; Terry; Thomas; french; look summary = "Yes, father, I''m coming," said the red-faced boy, with a grin; and then "Why, Syd, lad, we did not see you go," said his father; "come and sit "But I want to be a doctor, father," said Syd, looking hard at the Pan, where are you going?" cried Syd. The boy glanced once in his direction, but did not stop running on as "Seen my boy Pan, Master Syd?" said a hoarse voice. "Look here," said Syd sharply, "if I''m going with you, Pan Strake, I "You going to sea, Master Syd?" said Pan, looking at the companion of "Have they come, Syd, lad?" said the admiral, as the boy walked into the "No," said Syd, turning and looking him full in the face; "only a little "Water?" said Syd, laughing, as he looked round at the sea. "We just saw something come up from that end of the gap, sir," said Syd; id = 21374 author = Fenn, George Manville title = !Tention: A Story of Boy-Life during the Peninsular War date = keywords = CHAPTER; English; French; Gray; King; Majesty; Pen; Punch; Spaniard; boy; good; like; look; poor; spanish summary = "Look here, Punch," said Pen, laughing, "you had better be still and "Yes, you think too much, Punch," said Pen, laying his hand upon his "Punch, lad," cried Pen, laying his hand softly upon the one that had "Yes, I know what you mean," said Pen smiling; "but I want the bread for "Better, I hope, Punch," said Pen, smiling; "but you won''t be all right "Yes, I suppose you are right, Punch," said Pen, frowning. "Yes, Punch," said Pen, laying his uninjured hand upon the boy''s "No, you wouldn''t, Punch, old chap; it isn''t in you," said Pen, "so we "Only this, Punch," said Pen, with his lips close to the boy''s ear. "Oh yes, I did, Punch," said Pen quietly, "for many a time I have felt "Come along then, Punch," said Pen good-humouredly. "Likely!" said Punch, wiping the pain-drops from Pen''s face. "Oh, you needn''t feel like that, Punch," said Pen, smiling. id = 21375 author = Fenn, George Manville title = The Weathercock: Being the Adventures of a Boy with a Bias date = keywords = Aunt; Bruff; CHAPTER; Deering; Distin; Eliza; Gilmore; Hannah; Lee; Macey; Martha; Mrs; Syme; Vane; cry; doctor; good; look; nay summary = "Oh, Vane, my dear boy, don''t!" cried Mrs Lee, as the lad rushed down "You married a doctor, my dear," said Vane''s uncle quietly; "and you saw "What!" cried Macey; and Distin and Vane both looked wonderingly at "Look here, sir," cried Distin, across the table to Vane, who sat, as Look there, Vane," cried Macey, pointing to a newly-painted boat following suit, and Macey gave Vane a look, which plainly said, "Told "What are those leaves shaped like spears?" said Macey, giving Vane a "You only just got to us in time," said Vane, with a sigh; and he looked "Hush, Vane, my dear," said Aunt Hannah, as the cook turned upon him "Vane, my boy, you are like my old friend Deering," said the doctor one "Of course; that''s the right way," said the doctor; and Aunt Hannah gave "I don''t know that, Vane," said the doctor, laying his hand upon the id = 21376 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Will of the Mill date = keywords = Boil; CHAPTER; Drinkwater; Josh; Manners; Vicar; Willows; right summary = "Oh, I don''t know," said Josh, solemnly; "a shower might come down." "Yes; a very nice boy," said the artist, gravely; "but as I promised, I "Well, go and ask Mr Manners to come up, then," said Mr Willows, one "No more do I," said Josh, "for I''m not an artist and I am not going to "But I say, Mr Manners," said Josh, "you will be able to come fishing "Well, my father likes him," said Will, "and thinks he''s a very good "Yes, that comes of getting a bad character," said Josh. "Come on; but I say, doesn''t it look black!" said Josh. "All right; think so if you like," said Josh, and Will sent his stone "Yes," said Josh; "I like it better than that last you did." "Yes, and you were right this time," said the artist; "but I''m not going id = 21377 author = Fenn, George Manville title = To Win or to Die: A Tale of the Klondike Gold Craze date = keywords = Abel; Bel; Bob; CHAPTER; Cornishman; Dallas; Redbeard; Scruff; Tregelly; cry; fire; good; look; poor summary = "Yes, a dream--off my head," said Abel Wray, in his harsh whisper. "Bel, old fellow," cried Dallas, seizing his cousin''s hand, "what is it? Dallas said no more, but thought a great deal; and after placing the tin "Let''s try the gold-digging first," said Dallas; and with a cheer the "Don''t you feel well enough to come?" said Dallas anxiously. "He''s right, Bel," said Dallas, after shading his eyes and looking down "Oh, yes, I''ll work," said Abel; "but with the dreary winter coming on "There''s a deal in make-believe, Bel, old chap," said Dallas one day, as "It won''t take me long, old fellow," said Dallas; "and, by the way, I "It looks like it," said Dallas; "but don''t get excited, old fellow. "Look here, my sons," said Tregelly one day, as he came in last from the "Yes, he''s weaker already," said Dallas, looking at the prostrate man. id = 21379 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Marcus: the Young Centurion date = keywords = CHAPTER; Caius; Cracis; Gauls; Julius; Lupe; Marcus; Rome; Serge; boy; cry; look; roman summary = "That they would, Marcus, my boy," cried the old soldier, gazing at him "Look here, Serge!" cried the boy, angrily, "you can put your armour and "Yes, Serge," said the boy, sadly; "but it seems very hard." The boy''s looks and actions affected the old man, who said sadly: "Yes, father," cried Marcus, excitedly; "don''t blame Serge. "That''s right, boy," said the old soldier, without turning his head. "Good-bye, Marcus, boy," he said, holding out his hand. "Come on, Serge, old fellow," said Marcus, softly, as he took his old "Come here, Marcus," he said; and the boy noticed that their visitor "The time is gliding away, Marcus, my boy," said Cracis, sadly. "I''d about given it up, Marcus, boy," said Serge just then. "But this doesn''t look like snow, Serge," said the boy, kicking up the "Splendid, Marcus, boy!" cried Serge. Look, Marcus, boy, we are going right," and the old soldier id = 21380 author = Fenn, George Manville title = A Young Hero date = keywords = Doctor; Martin; Phil summary = "I''m going to be a soldier--some day," said Phil. "Then the English forces are near?" said the old Doctor, excitedly. "Yes, father," said Phil, in a choking voice, "and I will." "Then you wouldn''t mind being taken a prisoner, Phil?" said the Doctor. "I could teach you without books, Phil," said the Doctor, gravely. "Oh, yes, I know--General Wolfe," said Phil, eagerly. "Lie down, my boy," said the old man, gently, and the little fellow "Come, boy," said the Doctor, huskily, "drink--drink heartily. "Perhaps," said the Doctor, with a sigh; and then, "Phil, my child, are "Don''t speak, my boy," whispered the Doctor, as he held Phil''s hand, "Now," said the Doctor, at last, "let''s try again, boy." "Poor boy," said the Doctor, with a little laugh. "Wait till father comes," said Phil, "and I''ll tell him all that the "Yes," said Phil. "Brave boy," he said, gently, and he laid his hand upon Phil''s arm; "but id = 21382 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Son Philip date = keywords = Ebenezer; Hexton; Parks; Philip; man summary = "No, dear; I shall not be a sailor," said Philip Hexton; and leaving his "Well, I must confess to the warm bed, father," said the young man. "Oh no, father; I mean to take to a business life," said Philip Hexton "Yes, father, deeply," said the young man, rising, and then standing "Come, father, let''s set aside joking for the time," said Philip "That I shall never be, father," said the young man; "but I mean to Now Philip Hexton, in making up his mind to take to his father''s life, "Ay, lad, they''re a bit obstnit," said the old miner; "they don''t like "Listen!" said Philip; and as the man impatiently stood still, there was "If I live and have my way," said Philip sternly, "the pit here shall be "And I wanted to stop him from going down the pit," said Mr Hexton to id = 23374 author = Fenn, George Manville title = The Dingo Boys: The Squatters of Wallaby Range date = keywords = Aunt; Baal; Bedford; Georgie; German; Jack; Mary; Norman; Rifle; Sam; Shanter; Tim; Uncle; black; look summary = "Mind he don''t come off black, Tim," cried Norman. "Big white Mary want to kill Shanter?" he said to Rifle. "Shanter want big white Mary," cried the black; and he shook the objects "Black fellow come along," cried Shanter. "What!" cried the captain, "a number of black fellows coming to kill "Baal black fellow now," said Norman; and Shanter''s fierce countenance "Baal come along Uncle Jack," said the black sharply. "Baal black fellow," said Shanter once more. Shanter here, and he said that the black fellows were all gone." "It must be the blacks come at last," cried Tim; "and oh, boys, we have "Shanter plenty mumkull that fellow with boomerang," said the black, "Now," said the captain; "who is to say that this black fellow will not "Black fellow come along," said Shanter, quietly. "Look here, Shanter," said the captain. "No, no," said the captain, smiling; "but look here; black fellow gone id = 23375 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Jack at Sea: All Work and No Play Made Him a Dull Boy date = keywords = Bartlett; Bradleigh; CHAPTER; Captain; Doctor; Edward; Instow; Jack; John; Lenny; Meadows; Ned; Sir; cry; good; like; look; man; right; try summary = "Yes, Jack, my boy; he is quite right," cried Sir John. "Yes, Jack, my boy, it is the simple truth," said Sir John. "I dare not risk it," said Sir John sadly, and Jack''s face began to "There is no _if_ about it, Jack," said Sir John quietly; "we are going. "Don''t seem to like your topper, Jack, lad," said the doctor, smiling. "Oh yes, sir, they like the yacht," said the captain, with a little "Oh yes, of course," said Sir John; "but we should like to know a little "Yes, you''ve done well, Jack," said Sir John, who looked gratified by "Or a monkey, Jack," said the doctor, who had come up behind, and Sir "Of course," said Sir John, and Jack looked from one to the other in an "I say, don''t you get taking on like that, Mr Jack, sir," said the man id = 23376 author = Fenn, George Manville title = A Terrible Coward date = keywords = Carn; Harry; Mark; Paul; Penelly; Zekle summary = "I wonder at you, Master Harry," said another, a grey-headed old never you mind what Mark Penelly says, Master Harry," said the "Go on, and do it to-night, Master Harry," said the old fellow. "Zekle''s right," cried Mark Penelly, who was hauling away excitedly; "Well, don''t pull a man''s nets in like that, Mas''r Mark!" said the "No," said Harry, thoughtfully; and as he spoke Mark Penelly watched him "Nice lad, Harry Paul," said the master to him then. right into a tangle o'' net," said the man who always had his hands in "Not he," said old Tom Genna; "Harry Paul''s too clever a swimmer to go "Look here, Zekle Wynn," said Penelly; "there are times when I come down with an armful of net, and just as young Harry Paul comes round under said Zekle; "but look here, Mas''r Harry, have you got any enemies?" id = 23382 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Crown and Sceptre: A West Country Story date = keywords = CHAPTER; Cavalier; Colonel; Forrester; Fred; Godfrey; Hall; Hedley; Lady; Lil; Manor; Markham; Master; Mistress; Nat; Samson; Scarlett; Sir; look; man; right summary = "Where''s Master Scarlett, sir?" said the man, slowly and deliberately two lads, Fred Forrester and Sir Godfrey Markham''s son Scarlett, stood "Poor old Samson!" said Fred; "he seems to think that everything belongs "That''s just like you, Master Fred," said Samson. "I don''t know," said Fred again, as he looked in a puzzled way at his "I didn''t speak, sir," said Fred, in answer to the question and look. "Will you come and show us a good place, then, Nat?" said Fred, for "There, Master Scarlett Markham," said Fred, quietly, "your head will be "Yes. Tell us, Fred--my poor boy," said Lady Markham, in a low voice, "Yes, father," said Fred; "but are we going to attack the place again "Look here, Master Fred," said Samson, as soon as he had sufficiently "Don''t want to speak without leave, Master Fred, sir," said Samson, in id = 23386 author = Fenn, George Manville title = In the King''s Name: The Cruise of the "Kestrel" date = keywords = Adela; Allstone; Billy; CHAPTER; Henry; Hilary; Kestrel; Leigh; Lieutenant; Lipscombe; Norland; Sir; Tom; Tully; Waters; look; man summary = "Ay, ay, sir," growled Tom Tully, as Hilary darted one meaning look at "Look here, sir," continued Hilary, as he heard the lieutenant "Pair o'' pistols, sir," said a low, gruff voice; and Hilary started, for "And what about the cutter, Sir Henry?" said Hilary quietly. "Come up first, Mr Leigh," said Sir Henry; "but leave your arms below. "Yes, and kill the lieutenant and half the men below," said Hilary. "May I ask, Sir Henry," cried Hilary sharply, and without looking at the "Very likely, Hilary," said Sir Henry; "but you must be very hungry. "I''ll tell you what you mean, Sir Henry, if you like," said Hilary. "My dear Hilary," said Sir Henry, "I did not know you had been so badly "You will shake hands with me, Sir Henry," said Hilary, "for we are very "No, sir; I don''t think that would be better," said Hilary. id = 23497 author = Fenn, George Manville title = Through Forest and Stream: The Quest of the Quetzal date = keywords = Bill; Cross; Dick; Master; Nat; Pete; Uncle; look; sir summary = "All captains are not like our friend yonder," said Uncle Dick. "Yes, Nat," said my uncle, "I think we shall be happier out in the "No," said Uncle Dick; "we shall want them to hold the specimens we "Wouldn''t do to wake up and find our boat gone, Nat," said Uncle Dick, "Like to know exactly, Nat?" said my uncle. "No," said my uncle, after a long look round and away over the "Yes, sir," said the boy, glancing at the carpenter; "we did come the "Run away?" said my uncle sternly, for the boy had stopped short. "I never saw a tree run at a boat, Master Nat," said Pete, as he raised "Thought you meant to shoot me, sir," said Pete, picking up the gun and "Strange pretty place, Mr Nat," he cried, "and it''s just like Pete said "Let me go, Master Nat, sir," said Pete eagerly; "I won''t mind." id = 23502 author = Fenn, George Manville title = The New Forest Spy date = keywords = Bella; Bunny; CHAPTER; Godfrey; Gusset; Martha; Master; Waller; like; look summary = "Yes," said Waller; "and I don''t know what I thought about you when I "Yes; but that''s all over now, you know," said Waller. "Oh, very well," said Waller, rising; "don''t trust me unless you like." "Why," he said, "if the soldiers did come they wouldn''t know you again." "Oh, I don''t want to know the forest--nor, your friend," said the lad "Come, old fellow, wake up," said Waller. "You wait till you get better," said Waller, "and you will talk "Morning, sir," said the sergeant, looking the boy up and down sharply. "Look here, sergeant," said Waller quietly; "I''ll take you all over the "You haven''t looked up the chimney, my lads," cried Waller, laughing. "Yes, you are right," said Waller; "and he must have seen you in the "Look here, Bunny!" cried Waller, catching the man by the wrist, while But I say, look here, Master Waller," said Bunny thoughtfully, id = 18587 author = Ferguson, Donald title = The Chums of Scranton High Or, Hugh Morgan''s Uphill Fight date = keywords = Brutus; Dugdale; Hugh; Lang; Leonard; Morgan; Mr.; Nick; Owen; Sarah; Scranton; Thad summary = respected chums, Hugh Morgan and Thad Stevens, seem to have taken a "So Hugh Morgan has taken up with that gloomy looking chap Owen, has Most of the boys of Scranton High thought Hugh a fine fellow, and "I heard Owen Dugdale was coming," Thad went on to say, as they started I''ve got pretty good eyes, and I ought to know what such things look Thad, the boy who could do a thing like that off-hand can''t be quite "Used to be, you mean, Hugh, up to the time--" began Thad, when the "Depend on me to do the right thing by Nick and Leon," Hugh assured After a little grumbling beyond the open window, Thad and Hugh heard "You''ve got him where you want him, all right, Hugh," snapped Thad, The boy shot away like a flash, while Hugh turned and looked at Brutus So Hugh and Thad had a look-in. id = 20561 author = Fern, Fanny title = Little Ferns For Fanny''s Little Friends date = keywords = Aunt; Betsey; God; Indians; John; Letty; Mary; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Nettie; New; Nina; Robert; Tom; Uncle; like; little; look summary = "I hate you," Aunt Fanny, said a little boy, pouting and snapping his at my poor little cousins, whose mother works so hard and cries so always seemed to me like a little wizzled-up, miserly old man. You know, my dear little daisies, that poor city children, who have to "Oh, but it is just like _me_," said the honest little girl; "I have Hatty''s mamma smiled, and said, "There was a little girl just your Bridget smiled, and said, "It takes so little to make the poor lads two little girls; "I thought you said it would make you happy to come (don''t he look like papa?) kissing that little girl. knows there are plenty of little grocery shops round in these poor "Sure," said the woman, looking a little confused. Look now at that window!--a young mother comes to it with a little new id = 17630 author = Field, Eugene title = Christmas Tales and Christmas Verse date = keywords = Barbara; Christmas; Claus; Joel; Master; Norss; Santa; little summary = The angels came through the forest to where the little tree day Faia said to Norss: "Neither you nor I, dear love, fear death; but now Santa Claus looked kindly at Joel and smiled and said: "Merry "Yes, I can remember the night," said Santa Claus. "I brought Martin a sled the _next_ Christmas," said Santa Claus. "Yes," said Santa Claus, "a toddling little boy with blue eyes--" tell Barbara of the prince and his coming,--none but the little "Here you are, my little Barbara," said the wind, in kindly tones. "Yes, the prince will come through the forest," said the little "Barbara, my little one," said the prince, "awaken, and come with me." "Why, you silly little mauve mouse," said the old clock, "you don''t "''We heard the old olive-tree telling of them to-night,'' said the olive-tree, ''for this is Christmas night, and the Master shall walk "What beautiful music!" cried the little tree. id = 19713 author = Fillmore, Parker title = The Laughing Prince: Jugoslav Folk and Fairy Tales date = keywords = Beauty; Danilo; Fox; Golden; Janko; Nightingale; Princess; Sultan; Tsar; young summary = His father had a brother, a wise old man, who was supposed to know "Well then, brother," the Fox said, "I know where that Grape-Vine is and "Well, brother," the Little Fox said, "you were good to me, so I''ll help "Now, brother," the Little Fox said, "this time listen carefully to what "Now, brother," the Little Fox said, "listen carefully to what I tell "Now, brother," the Little Fox said, "listen carefully to what I tell Janko did as the Little Fox said and away they all three went. When they reached the stable of the Golden Horse, the Little Fox said: "The Youngest Prince is a capable young man," the King said, "and tempt the appetite of our poor young Prince," the old woman said. "Come in, brother," said the Poor Man. "Brothers," the Poor Man said, "if either of you have time I wish you''d id = 20588 author = Finlay, Roger Thompson title = The Wonder Island Boys: Exploring the Island date = keywords = Angel; Apollo; Baby; Cataract; Fig; George; Harry; Professor; Red; River; South; boy; find; illustration; island; look; time summary = Harry and George decide to sail the boat around the cliff point to George Mayfield and Harry Crandall, two American boys, attached to a In a short time Harry and the Professor returned from the search. while Harry and the Professor quickly moved toward George. Before Harry reached the wagon the Professor and George heard a shot, When Harry turned back, at the call of the Professor, he saw the animal George fired a second time, and another shot came from the river. The following day Harry proposed a trip over to the cave which George swept aside and George went in, followed by the Professor and Harry. Harry found a good use for him later on, and from that time forward Baby suggestion from the Professor, Harry made his way up, and when the While Harry and the Professor were putting up the team George prepared id = 20614 author = Finlay, Roger Thompson title = The Wonder Island Boys: The Mysteries of the Caverns date = keywords = Angel; Cataract; Fig; George; Harry; John; Professor; River; South; West; boat; boy; day; find; illustration; island; time summary = The Professor turned to the boys: "Are you sure the yaks were tied George and the Professor put in a great deal of time with the new team. effort to explore the direction the boat came from," was George''s view the preparation for the work, and at the Professor''s suggestion the boys During that and the following day the Professor spent some time in It did not take George long to reach Harry with the news that the cave "It is our boat, Harry." The moment their vessel came alongside, Angel Harry looked at the Professor, and then at George, and slowly shook his little boat responded, but Harry knew that if turned too far, the wind "The bear has our things." The Professor and George came up, and there, George and Harry looked at the Professor for an inkling of his reason Harry looked at the tall trees longingly many times, and the Professor id = 20753 author = Finlay, Roger Thompson title = The Wonder Island Boys: The Tribesmen date = keywords = Angel; Chief; Fig; George; Harry; John; Professor; Ralph; River; Tom; boy; illustration; island; savage; time; wagon summary = the open area near the river, the Professor directed the wagon toward a When Harry and John went to the river for water, the first thing that When morning came the Professor turned to the boys, and remarked: "I When they returned to the wagon, the Professor said to Harry: "Do you one of the boys, and as they came out looked at the Professor and John boys saw the Professor frequently look in that direction. the way was made down the hill, and the Professor and John took up their Professor and John soon appeared and urged haste back to the wagon. Harry and the Professor took up the guns, and John, divining the object, When the wagon came up John and the Professor marched up, and the latter John, George and Ralph were engaged at this work, while Harry and Tom John looked at the Professor, and then at the boys. id = 14280 author = Finley, Martha title = Holidays at Roselands A Sequel to Elsie Dinsmore date = keywords = Adelaide; Arthur; Aunt; Chloe; Dinsmore; Elsie; God; Horace; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Rose; Sophy; Travilla summary = "I must speak to papa first," Elsie said in a half whisper, "but don''t length Elsie said, "Well, I will go and ask papa; perhaps he may let me, "Thank you, dear papa, you are so kind," Elsie said, gratefully. "Dear papa," she said, stretching out her little hand to him, "I am dear, precious papa die?" sobbed the poor little girl, throwing her arms "Dear papa," said the little girl, in faltering accents, as she presented "Yes, mammy, I know I ought, and I _will_ try," said the little girl, Aunt Adelaide," sobbed the little girl, "papa looks so ill and sad." "Papa," she said, raising an earnest, tearful little face to his, and "De good Lord bless you, darlin''," she said, taking Elsie''s little white dear papa!" she said, looking up into his face with the tears "Yes, papa, I know it is," she said with a little sigh, "but, it is very id = 14379 author = Finley, Martha title = Elsie at Nantucket date = keywords = Betty; Bob; Captain; Dinsmore; Edward; Elsie; God; Grace; Lord; Lulu; Max; Mr.; Mrs.; Nantucket; Violet; Zoe; papa summary = "I shall not oppose it, my dear," Elsie said; "indeed, I think it may "I will, papa; and oh, but I think you are good to me!" she said, giving "My dear child, resolve that she shall," said Grandma Elsie, standing "Foolish child!" he said, with a happy laugh, holding her close; "think "I knew he intended to," Rose said, "and I think you are a dear good "Mamma is, I think," said Grace, looking doubtfully at her. "Yes, papa," said Max; "I heard a story the other day of a ship that was "I wish I knew its story," said Lulu; "I hope everybody wasn''t drowned "I want to see where the waves come up," said Lulu; "there''s Max looking a little girl?" her father said, turning an astonished look upon "That, my child, she cannot help," Elsie said; "she loves your father id = 14488 author = Finley, Martha title = Elsie''s Kith and Kin date = keywords = Arthur; Deane; Edward; Ella; Elsie; Gracie; Ion; Lulu; Max; Miss; Ned; Violet; Zoe; papa summary = "Zoe, darling," Edward said one day at dinner, "I must drive over into "Miss Deane, my dear," Edward said, with an entreating look at Zoe, "Dinah," said Zoe, to a maid-in-waiting, "show Miss Deane to the room "Good-morning, cousin: how bright and well you are looking!" said Zoe. "Yes," said Zoe; "but I hope that by afternoon they will be good enough "Something good, I hope, papa," said Max: "you look as if it was." "I would," said Max: "I dare ask papa almost any thing,--unless it was "Even papa doesn''t know nearly every thing, little daughter," he said, "Lulu looks as if she did not know how to wait so long," Violet said, to like it, too, to please you, my own, dear papa," she said, looking up "And I mean to try to be like her in that, papa," Lulu said with "Come, Gracie," said Lulu, turning to her little sister: "we both look id = 14534 author = Finley, Martha title = Christmas with Grandma Elsie date = keywords = Christmas; Elsie; Eva; God; Grace; Grandma; Harold; Herbert; Ion; Lulu; Mamma; Max; Rosie; Violet; papa summary = given, instead, a sleigh-ride with papa, mamma, Max and little Elsie?" "I don''t know what you mean, papa," she said, with look and tone of keen There was a moment of thoughtful silence; then Max said, "Papa, I think "Papa," said Lulu, "won''t you tell Max about the money you are going to "O girls," said Lulu, "come up to my room and take off your things. "But I thought you always liked us to be industrious, papa," said Lulu. "Only just a little bit, papa," Grace said with cheerful look and tone. "Come to papa," the captain said, and taking her in his arms carried "We thought we''d sleep together to-night, papa," said Lulu, "if you''re "Yes, daughter; people--and especially little folks like Max and Lulu "Yes, they''re lovely," said Rosie; "your papa does dress you "Yes, Max, I think that might be very good," Violet said; "and perhaps id = 14566 author = Finley, Martha title = Elsie''s Motherhood date = keywords = Aunt; Calhoun; Dick; Dinsmore; Eddie; Elsie; God; Ion; Jesus; Klux; Leland; Mamma; Meta; Mr.; Mrs.; Travilla; Uncle; papa summary = "Mamma''s good little girl," the mother said, drawing her caressingly to "Yes," said her sister, "mamma always knows how to make things come out "Come, son," she said, taking his hand in hers, "papa knows it all now." little Elsie said, coming forward and offering her hand with a graceful "Mamma," said the little girl, "I cannot go to sleep again till papa "I too;" said Elsie, "Papa loves us very much, doesn''t he, mamma?" "I should, mamma," said little Elsie. "Hark, mamma, papa, I hear cries and screams!" exclaimed little Elsie. "Are you going out, mamma?" asked little Elsie an hour later, as Mrs. Travilla appeared, dressed in walking costume, in the midst of the "Yes, dears, I will: I love to think and speak of her," Elsie said, "Mamma, it is a sad story; but I love it," little Elsie said, drawing a id = 14909 author = Finley, Martha title = Elsie''s New Relations What They Did and How They Fared at Ion; A Sequel to Grandmother Elsie date = keywords = Dinsmore; Edward; Elsie; Gracie; Grandma; Lulu; Mamma; Max; Miss; Mr.; Ralph; Rosie; Violet; Zoe summary = "Yes, sir," said Max, following him into the dressing-room. "Mrs. Scrimp never burns the least little bit of paper, papa," said Max. "I shall try very hard, papa," Max said, with affectionate look and tone, papa," Elsie said, with an affectionate, smiling look at her father. Talking with her mother afterward in her dressing-room, "Mamma," she said, "Max shall have the same," said Violet, "and Gracie half as much for the smiling look upon Max and Lulu, and taking a hand of each, said in "Yes," said her mother, "it does my heart good to see how they love each Lulu did not answer, but Max said, "Yes, indeed, Mamma Vi! "Mamma, do I look nice enough for your little girl?" asked Gracie, going "Oh no, dear!" said Grandma Elsie, "we all know that if our little girlie little wife," said Edward, regarding Zoe with loving, admiring eyes. id = 14910 author = Finley, Martha title = Elsie at the World''s Fair date = keywords = Annis; Dinsmore; Dolphin; Elsie; God; Grace; Grandma; Harold; Jesus; Lucilla; Mr.; Raymond; Rosie; Violet; Walter summary = "Papa, didn''t you say she wasn''t a real ship?" asked little Elsie, looking "Yes, grandma, I''ve heard the story about that," said little Elsie; "how "I hope we do, grandma," said little Elsie, "for on a quarter papa gave me "Papa missed his dear little boy," he said, "but hoped he "Yes, grandma, I love to talk to my father," said Ned. "So do I," said Elsie; "he is such a dear, kind papa, and we all love him "Yes, grandma," said Elsie, "that''s what papa and mamma, too, have told "Papa," asked little Elsie, "how long ago did people live in those houses girl," returned Grace, giving him a loving look that said more than her "Papa," said Elsie, "there is one that looks a good deal like a flower. "Yes, papa," said Elsie; "but I do really want the new heart I ask him id = 17496 author = Finley, Martha title = Elsie at Home date = keywords = Cousin; Dinsmore; Elsie; God; Grace; Grandma; Lucilla; Maud; Mrs.; Rosie; Violet summary = "I think you may as well accept the invitation, Rosie," her mother said "You look like the bringer of good news, cousin," said Grandma Elsie, "Yes," he said, "I feel myself a very fortunate and happy man to-day, "Yes, mamma," said her Elsie, "I shall like it, for I am sure you and "No, I think not, dear," returned her mother with a loving smile into "Yes," said Violet, "and I am sure we shall be able to find dress goods "Yes," said Harold, "her faith in the goodness and love of God is so "Our own sweet, lovely home!" said Grace, looking out upon the beautiful "Yes, papa; you love us all, I know," little Elsie said with a bright, "Yes, our dear papa is very good to us all," said Grace. "Yes, I know, dear cousin," said Maud, returning the caress; "that was id = 18058 author = Finley, Martha title = Elsie''s Vacation and After Events date = keywords = Americans; Elsie; Evelyn; God; Grace; Grandma; Lulu; Max; New; Rosie; Violet; Walter; Washington; british; dear; papa summary = "And papa loves his two dear little girls more than tongue can tell," "Yes," her father said, "and I think we will have interesting letters "Yes," the captain said, pressing the little hand affectionately in his, "Yes, dear child, I feel quite sure of it," he returned, laying his hand look; then, with a little hesitation, "Papa," she said, "I--I think I''d "Where is Lulu, Gracie?" asked Violet, as the captain handed the little "My dear," said the captain to Violet, "I think it would be better for "Yes," he said, "so I think, and am glad my little girl appreciates it. They walked on in silence for a little, then Lulu said, "Papa, I asked "Yes, dear papa, I know that," she replied, with a pleased loving look "Yes," said Evelyn, "I think the captain is as good and kind a father as id = 19877 author = Finnemore, John title = Jack Haydon''s Quest date = keywords = Buck; Burman; Buxton; Chone; Dain; Dent; Haydon; Jack; Jim; Kachins; King; Mr.; Risley; Ruby; Saw; Saya summary = "Glad to see you, Jack," said Buck Risley, as they shook hands. said Buck, handing the form to Jack. "See here, Jack," he said, laying his hand on his companion''s arm. "Hullo, Jack," said the elder man, rising to shake hands with him; "Jack," said Buck softly, "let''s pull up and look at this shop window, "Me know your father," he said, and shook Jack''s hand again. "Yes," said Jack, "it''s quite clear he knows nothing about my father''s "We''ll look him up then, Buck," said Jack. "This is the sahib''s son," said Buck, pointing to Jack, and the Burman "Sure thing," said Buck, "and there is a chance in Jack''s idea. "Put your hand on this little beast''s shoulder," said Dent to Jack. "Here he comes," said Jim in a low voice, and Jack clutched his rifle "It was U Saw''s man, that big Malay," said Jack to his father. id = 18838 author = Fiske, James title = The Belgians to the Front date = keywords = Arthur; Belgium; Boncelles; Brussels; Chaillu; Germans; Liege; Paul; belgian summary = "Yes, you''re right, Arthur," said Paul. "Yes, I remember now," said Paul, looking at the map again. "So do I, come to think of it," said Paul. "I think that means that there is war," said Paul. "I think it''s the Germans who will get the surprise," said Arthur, "They''ve spotted us, Arthur!" said Paul, with a laugh. for heavy guns all around Liege, sir," said Paul, quietly. "Good-bye, sir, and thank you!" said Paul and Arthur together. "I think it''s going to be about the most important thing!" said Paul, "I don''t think the Germans are so very brave, after all," said Arthur, Germans come," said Paul. "You know what the Germans order," said Paul. Germans had the right to do like that!" said Arthur, wonderingly. was the first time that Paul and Arthur had heard German troops "There seem to be Germans everywhere," said Arthur. id = 19957 author = Fiske, James title = Facing the German Foe date = keywords = Bray; Dick; England; Germans; Graves; Grenfel; Harry; Jack; London; Park summary = "Didn''t you even know we had Boy Scouts in America?" asked Harry. "Yes, I think I would--I _know_ I would, Dick," said Harry, gravely. "If you feel like that you''ll be able to help, all right," said Harry. "I think it''s fine for you to be like that," said Dick. "I hope he''ll come back all right, Dick," said Harry. "Come on," said Harry, pulling Dick along with him. You''re right, Harry," said Dick, a good deal abashed. "I think we''ve both got just the same papers to carry," said Harry, also "Harry," said Dick, after a pause, "I''ve got an idea. "That''s a good idea, Dick," said Harry. "He said I could pick out someone to go with me, Dick," Harry explained. "How far away do you think it ought to be, Harry?" asked Dick. "I''d like to know what it''s doing around here," said Harry. id = 15750 author = Fitzhugh, Percy Keese title = Pee-wee Harris on the Trail date = keywords = Bartlett; Bridgeboro; Harris; Ketchem; Mr.; Ned; Nick; Pee; Peter; Piper; Scoutmaster; chapter; scout; wee summary = "I was going there anyway," Pee-wee said, "I want to see The Bandit of "I don''t like anything that''s got education in it," Pee-wee said. "I know worse things than that," said Pee-wee. through the long, crowded lobby and soon Pee-wee Harris, scout, was no Pee-wee Harris, scout, did not know where he was or what was going on, "Maybe you taught manual training, hey?" Pee-wee said. "That''s one thing about me, I''m good at guessing," Pee-wee said. "That''s one thing I have no use for--thieves," Pee-wee said. "I didn''t mean it," Pee-wee said apologetically; "scouts are like that, "That shows you don''t know anything about scouts at all," said Peter. "I''ll go scout pace for you," Pee-wee said with a sudden inspiration-Rather should it be said that the scouts were all in Pee-wee Harris. "Gee, there are lots of things _I_ don''t know too," said Pee-wee id = 17767 author = Fitzhugh, Percy Keese title = Pee-wee Harris Adrift date = keywords = Billy; Bridgeboro; Brownie; Joe; Keekie; Minerva; Pee; Ripley; Roly; Roy; Townsend; Trimmer; island; wee summary = "That shows how much you know about scouts," Pee-wee said, always ready "That''s one thing I like about you," said Pee-wee; "gee whiz, you obey "You let go, I''m not going to run away," Pee-wee said. "I came down to hunt for fellers to start a scout patrol," Pee-wee said, "That''s an apple tree," said Pee-wee, his mouth watering. "Gee whiz, this is a funny thing," Pee-wee said; "I was kind of making "_Good night_," said Pee-wee; "I don''t blame it for going away from "He thinks he owns the whole river," said Pee-wee. "I know what we can do," said Pee-wee, "because, gee whiz, we''ve got to "This used to be your land before it was an island," said Pee-wee "Listen to the voice from Pee-wee''s old patrol!" said Roy. "I discovered this island," said Pee-wee; "we''re exploring it. "It''s a desert island," said Pee-wee. "It''s a desert island," said Pee-wee. id = 18180 author = Fitzhugh, Percy Keese title = Tom Slade on Mystery Trail date = keywords = Camp; Eagle; Hervey; Mr.; Pee; Roy; Skinny; Slade; Temple; Tom; Willetts; chapter; scout summary = "I like Star Scout better," Tom said, unmoved by his companion''s "You want to be an Eagle Scout," Tom concluded; "and you''ve got your "That''s the kind of a fellow they want for an Eagle Scout," Tom said; "Look up there," Tom said; "out near the end of the third branch. "You''ve got the bird badge," Tom said, smiling a little; "can''t you It is doubtful if ever there was a scout at Temple Camp for whom Tom "I think you''re a bully scout," Tom said. have been the only Eagle Scout at Temple Camp save Tom Slade, and, of "I''m not so stuck on eagles," said Hervey, repeating Tom Slade''s very "Hervey," said Tom; "go back and pile up those stones like I told you. Hervey Willetts was no handbook scout, but Tom would not Since Tom Slade, camp assistant, said it would be all right for Hervey id = 18943 author = Fitzhugh, Percy Keese title = Tom Slade at Black Lake date = keywords = Barnard; Burton; Camp; Jeb; Mr.; Ohio; Peewee; Roy; Slade; Temple; Tom; Uncle summary = to this good advice, Peewee Harris, mascot of Tom''s Scout Troop had made "I like the troop better than anything else," Tom said. How should those scouts know that Tom Slade had been counting the days "Going back on people isn''t the way to square things," Tom said. "I ain''t mad," said Tom, in his dull, stolid way; "I got to go across "I want to go up to Temple Camp until I feel better," Tom said. want to go up to camp and stay all alone with Uncle Jeb, like you said I "The scoutmaster of that troop out west is a friend of mine," said Tom, "My part is easy," said Tom. CHAPTER XV "I''d like to finish before anybody comes," Tom said; "but I guess I "I don''t know any other kind of things," Tom said, "and if I heard any I "He''s going to stay through August," Tom said; "his troop''s coming id = 18954 author = Fitzhugh, Percy Keese title = Tom Slade with the Boys Over There date = keywords = Alsace; America; Archer; Armand; Black; Florette; France; Leteur; Pierre; SWIFT; Slade; Tom; child; german; know; look; swiss summary = "Your brother and I got to be pretty good friends," said Tom simply; "he "We thought maybe you''d let us stay here tonight and tomorrow," said Tom "No, it''s only because you''re scared," said Tom. He stood looking after her as she hurried away under the ramshackle "My idea," said Archer, when Tom returned, "is to break that stick about "That''s all right," said Tom, "and we can leave it a little open "We got this far," said Tom, "and by tomorrow night we ought to have a "You got to just think about our getting out," Tom said, in his usual "I''d like to know just what''s going on over there," Tom said as he gazed "Looks like a scout astronomy chart," said Tom. "He told me some other things, too," said Tom, ignoring Archer''s "I can''t look when you''ve got the glass," said Tom in his dull way. id = 19495 author = Fitzhugh, Percy Keese title = Tom Slade, Motorcycle Dispatch Bearer date = keywords = Americans; CHAPTER; Cantigny; Conne; Mr.; Roscoe; Sam; Slade; Tom; Tommy; Uncle; child; french; german; like; look summary = "That''s the way it is," thought Tom, "you get to know fellers and like "A soldier I met a couple of miles back," said Tom, "told me to tell you "I don''t know what I''m going to do," said Tom. "I don''t know much about Sheridan," said Tom, "but I always liked Paul "I kinder knew it was you," said Tom in his impassive way, "as soon as I "I--I like to hear you talk that way," said Tom, with that queer good luck," Roscoe said, pinning on the Cross to please Tom. "I know it," said Tom. The officer had no papers of any importance and since it was getting "There''s a little piece of woods ahead of us," said Tom; "when we get "They thought they were taking us to the German lines," said Tom simply. "Tom," said Roscoe, "I was a fool again, just like I was before, back id = 19522 author = Fitzhugh, Percy Keese title = Tom Slade at Temple Camp date = keywords = Garry; Jeb; Mary; Mr.; Pee; Roy; Rushmore; Slade; Stanton; Temple; Tom; come; good; wee summary = "I think Pee-wee is right," he said, "and I guess Roy managed this. "Pee-wee''s all right," said Tom. "And I''m going to do some tracking," said Roy; "here you go, Pee-wee, Following Pee-wee''s lead, others including Tom and Roy "Pee-wee, you''re the doctor," said Roy. "Pee-wee, you''re a wonder," said Roy. "Well, they''re all right on good turns," said Tom. "They don''t have any good turns in the Camp Fire Girls," said Pee-wee. "Oh," said Pee-wee, "I''d just like to live in this boat." Pee-wee stirred, while Tom attended to the fire, and Roy to the cooking. Tom, seeing where Pee-wee was drifting, tried to stop him, but Roy, "That''s right," said Pee-wee in Tom''s ear. "Now, you see," said Pee-wee, "how a good turn can evolute." "Pee-wee," said Roy, "don''t try to tell me--that can wait. "Roy," said Pee-wee, speaking with difficulty. "I think it belongs to Honorable Pee-wee Harris," said Roy. id = 19590 author = Fitzhugh, Percy Keese title = Tom Slade''s Double Dare date = keywords = Carroll; Denny; Gilbert; Hervey; Hood; Mr.; Roy; Slade; Tom; Tyson; Willetts; chapter; scout summary = "I think the water''s going out through the cove," said Tom. and the bridge too," said Tom. The young assistant was popular with the boys at camp, and struck by "The only thing that I know of," said Tom, "is to get within reach of "Watch me, I can go scout-pace on the trunk," said Hervey, handing "I can think of nine things at once," said Hervey, blithely, "and sing "What was that?" Hervey said, pausing and clutching Tom''s arm. "_It''s the train_," said Tom. Still Hervey did not move, only clutched his companion''s arm. "He doesn''t look like a scout fellow," Goliath said. The rest of the party, guided by Mr. Denny, started picking their way along the road to camp, carrying Hervey "And here''s little old Black Lake--before the flood," said Roy. "Well, there may be other little things about it, too," said Tom. I''m--I''m no scout--Tom Slade he said----" id = 20986 author = Fitzhugh, Percy Keese title = Tom Slade with the Colors date = keywords = Archer; Bent; Bridgeboro; Camp; Conne; Cross; Ellison; Ellsworth; Mr.; Roscoe; Roy; Slade; Temple; Tom summary = "All I want you to do, Tom," said Mr. Ellsworth, "is to have a little "You know what I mean," said Tom; "I ain''t going to be a slacker for "You look splendid to-day, Tom," Miss Ellison said. "I told Margaret to send you down as soon as you came in, Tom," said Mr. Temple, as he opened his mail. "Well, you''ve got long trousers, anyway," said Mr. Temple, "and Mr. Ellsworth says you''re the representative scout, so I guess you''re in for Mr. Ellsworth was right when he said that Tom had a way of doping things "They''d have to kill me before I''d tell," said Tom. Roscoe looked at him again--at the frowning face and the big, tight-set "You only got about an hour and a half to catch the train," said Tom. He couldn''t think of much else while Roscoe was there. id = 18952 author = Fletcher, Archibald Lee title = Boy Scouts on a Long Hike; Or, To the Rescue in the Black Water Swamps date = keywords = Anderson; Andy; Beverly; Eben; Fritz; Jotham; Mr.; Noodles; Paul; Rollins; Seth; boy summary = "Sure Seth, and what''s that to a husky lot of Boy Scouts, who''ve been know Noodles, and another scout not far away right now, are grunting like fun every little rise in the road we come to," and Seth gave his "Go slow, Fritz; she don''t like your looks any too much!" warned Paul, like pretty good excuses to some fellows; but when a boy becomes a scout "It looks like a big black mystery, all right," declared Fritz, who "When was the last time you went up there to look at it?" Paul asked. "Come along, Paul; let''s be heading that way," suggested Jotham. "But if you look far enough, boys," remarked Paul, "you can see that with the whole troop of Boy Scouts, for it turned on Paul with the Of course all of the boys knew what the new hope that had come to Paul id = 16688 author = Follen, Eliza Lee Cabot title = Hymns, Songs, and Fables, for Young People date = keywords = D.D.; Edition; Father; God; Rev.; Tis; child; good; life; little; love summary = This little book is dedicated to parents and children. "Let little children come to me,"-"He made your little heart for joy, And loves a little boy like me. All things proclaim that God is good. Joins in the song that God is good. God sees and hears me all the day, Let every heart rejoice and sing; Let children come this day and bring Know ''tis a Father''s hand you feel; To loving hearts no night e''er gives. The little treasure God has given. THE LITTLE BOY''S MAY-DAY SONG. THE LITTLE BOY''S MAY-DAY SONG. THE LITTLE BOY''S GOOD-NIGHT. THE LITTLE BOY''S GOOD-NIGHT. Come, let us all, with heart and voice, Our hearts would raise this day to heaven. I feel thy little throbbing heart; Little Roland played in the free fresh air; Said a little boy once to his shoes; Christian''s Death; The Hope of Immortality; God our Father. id = 18417 author = Foote, Samuel title = The Great Panjandrum Himself date = keywords = illustration summary = [Illustration: Front Cover (frontcover.jpg) [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration (drawing, pic24trans.gif)] [Illustration: back cover (backtrans.gif) Randolph Caldecott''s Picture Books _In square crown 4to, picture covers, with numerous coloured plates._ books, with their Coloured Pictures and innumerable Outline Sketches._ Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 3 Hey-Diddle-Diddle-Picture Book 4 The Panjandrum Picture Book Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 1 containing the first 8 books Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 2 containing the second 8 books : LONDON : Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd. _The Published Prices of the above Picture Books can be obtained of all id = 17467 author = Forester, Fanny title = Effie Maurice Or What do I Love Best date = keywords = Effie; God; Harry; Maurice; Mrs; little summary = ''Mother,'' said little Effie Maurice, on a Sabbath evening in winter, ''Mr ''I believe you are right, Harry,'' said Effie, ''but you will give me ''No, mother,'' said Effie, ''I see now why you told me not to judge Mrs ''I think, mother,'' said Harry, ''that I can see the lesson we can learn ''You call it a careless word, Effie,'' said Mrs Maurice, ''you admit that ''Poor boy!'' said Mrs Maurice ''you didn''t leave him alone with his ''I am sure, father,'' said Harry, ''that it can''t be so bad to spend money ''Do you think, father, that Mrs Gilman loves her little James too well?'' ''Mother,'' said Harry, ''Elisha Otis told me to-day that his father thinks ''Effie,'' he said, ''father wants you to take this to Mrs Gilman''s when By this time Effie had finished her book, and her father and Harry id = 19801 author = Fortescue, J. W. (John William), Sir title = The Drummer''s Coat date = keywords = Colonel; Corporal; Dick; Eleanor; Elsie; Fitzdenys; Fry; George; Jan; Lady; Mrs. summary = "There is no harm done, I think," said Lady Eleanor to the woman, "but "I know mun too well, my Lady," said Mrs. Fry mournfully. "But the old man is dead, I was told," said Lady Eleanor. And then Lady Eleanor beckoned to the children to come up; and old Lord time when Lord Fitzdenys and Lady Eleanor came out to look for them, "No one knows," said Lady Eleanor, and repeated what Mrs. Fry had told "It is pleasant to see Colonel Fitzdenys again," said Lady Eleanor to "It''s a treat to look upon his face, my Lady," said the Corporal, "a little so long as he was with Lady Eleanor and the children, and could The woman hesitated and looked from Colonel George to Lady Eleanor, who "You see," he went on, "my Lady''s little son came home and told us of a id = 19538 author = Fowler, Frank title = The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes date = keywords = Adrian; Billie; Black; Cruz; Donald; Gen.; Mexico; Mr.; Pedro; Santiago; Vera; american summary = "Let me look, Billie," and Donald reached out his hand for the "That''s right!" laughed Donald, greatly amused at Billie''s odd Rangers, Donald, Adrian and Billie returned to their homes, Billie, but Donald''s face took on a more serious look. Some minutes later Billie gave Adrian a nudge with his elbow. "I think I know just which child it is," said Billie with a grin, "I don''t believe it is true," said Billie to Donald. "Better stay where we are till the shooting stops," said Don. It was good advice and the boys waited as quietly as they could. Donald and Billie, who had accompanied her, while Adrian remained and made effective," said Donald after he and Billie had "Where''s Billie?" asked Adrian, looking around after the orderly "Better go up alone, Billie," said Donald. "It must be the old boy, sure enough," said Billie, "or at least id = 15133 author = Francis, Stella M. title = Campfire Girls in the Allegheny Mountains; or, A Christmas Success against Odds date = keywords = Camp; Clifford; Ernie; Fire; Helen; Hollyhill; Institute; Marion; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Stanlock; girl summary = "It''s the Spring Lake Boy Scouts," cried Marion Stanlock, who was The boys plotted their big surprise on the girls in true scout At the close of the Camp Fire Girls'' program the 150 Boy Scouts arose Cheer, a Boy Scout''s compliment to the Camp Fire Girls, and then Is there any wonder that Marion Stanlock, after reading letter No. 2 "I beg your pardon, Marion," said Helen with an evident effort at "All the girls ought to know about this letter," Helen replied. "Never mind, Helen," said Marion, taking her hand tenderly in her own. "Ought we to inform the other girls now?" asked Marion with a sense of Wonderland''," Helen Nash remarked to Marion after Mr. Stanlock had "It isn''t my nature, Marion, to do it that way," Mr. Stanlock replied. girls to come here in the holidays?" Mr. Stanlock inquired. "But," said Marion, apprehensively, "why didn''t she come right home? id = 20832 author = Francis, Stella M. title = Campfire Girls at Twin Lakes; Or, The Quest of a Summer Vacation date = keywords = Camp; Fire; Glen; Graham; Hazel; Hutchins; Katherine; Ladd; Langford; Miss; Mrs.; girl summary = Then Ruth Hazelton moved that the Camp Fire place itself at Mrs. Hutchins'' service to leave for Twin Lakes as soon as she thought best, "Now, girls," said Miss Ladd, addressing Katherine and Hazel, "let me "Don''t be afraid, little boy," Hazel said, reaching out her hands toward camp somewhere near the Graham home," said Katherine. "Don''t you girls camp out any?" Katherine asked with the view of Katherine wanted to ask the Graham girls if they were going to a stylish Both Katherine and Hazel recognized Addie as the girl whom, on their toward home and the Camp Fire Girls followed her, Miss Ladd leading the Shortly after the girls returned from the Graham cottage to their camp, Miss Ladd asked the Graham girls to remain at the camp for supper, but appearance of Addie Graham at the girls'' camp. man the Graham girls spoke about," said Helen. id = 19907 author = Fraser, Chelsea Curtis title = Around the World in Ten Days date = keywords = Bird; Bob; Choate; Clarion; Daily; Deveaux; Giddings; Independent; John; Meeks; Mr.; Panama; Paul; Pete; Ross; Sky; Tom; Torrey; Wrenn; airplane summary = Paul set the little Sky-Bird down on the hard earth, in a spot where was now summer vacation time, Paul and Bob were able to be with John cousins, Paul and John Ross, who then introduced him to Bob Giddings. Then while John and Tom went industriously to work, Paul and Bob rode "Well, Mr. Giddings, what do you think of Sky-Bird II?" asked John John, Paul, and Tom reached the fairgrounds a good full hour ahead of This was done, John, Tom, Paul, and Bob all firing several when he looked at John Ross, and as Bob Giddings and Tom Meeks got At noon while John and Tom slept, Bob relieved Paul, and for an hour John and Tom set to work cleaning up the Sky-Bird, for the field here Paul and Bob now relieved Tom and John, and the latter young men took a id = 19387 author = Fraser, William Alexander title = The Outcasts date = keywords = Buffalo; Bull; Cow; Dog; Herd; Kill; Shag; Wolf summary = A''tim the Outcast was half Wolf, half Huskie Dog. That meant Nothing to eat had come the way of the Dog-Wolf; only a little Wolf, Shag; I am A''tim, which meaneth ''a Dog,'' in the talk of the [Illustration: "I AM NO WOLF, SHAG; I AM A''TIM, WHICH MEANETH A "Are you dreaming, A''tim?" asked Shag, touching the Dog-Wolf''s "Yes, you''d be better in the Northland, Shag," said the Dog-Wolf, Shag turned his massive head and watched the nervous Dog-Wolf you''ve come back, Brother," said the Bull, as A''tim crept It was on the third day that A''tim said to the Buffalo Bull: "I That night A''tim ate the last of the Buffalo meat Shag had packed fairyland to which the Dog-Wolf was leading Shag the Bull. of the Dog-Wolf''s breath coming to Shag''s ears, the shadow and Even as Shag charged the Wolf, A''tim had reached for the Cow''s id = 17887 author = Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins title = The Green Door date = keywords = Hopkins; Letitia; Peggy; great summary = Letitia lived in the same house where her grandmother and her Letitia''s Great-aunt Peggy used to play grace-hoops with her, and Letitia knew that her Aunt Peggy kept the key in some Letitia studied the little green door more than she studied her Letitia had not a doubt that it was the key of the little green door. "She doesn''t like the good porridge," the little great-great-aunts them unduly," said Letitia''s great-great-grandmother. little green door," remarked her great-great-grandmother, as she put great-great-grandmother Letitia looked as usual. When Letitia turned around she saw a little boy of about her own age Great-great-grandmother Letitia sniffed again, but she looked Letitia whispered forcibly, "Through a little green door in my Great-great-grandmother Letitia came back. warm room to enter," said Great-great-great-grandmother Letitia Great-great-grandmother Letitia. great-great-grandmother, Letitia Hopkins. alright through the little green door," whispered Joe. Letitia nodded. "Aunt Peggy does, too," said Letitia. id = 17888 author = Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins title = Comfort Pease and her Gold Ring date = keywords = Comfort; Matilda; Pease; Tabitha summary = One of Comfort''s chiefest delights was looking at her gold ring and the ring was bought a little too large for Comfort''s mother. you look just like them," said her mother, conclusively, and Comfort "Matilda Stebbins and Comfort Pease, stand out on the floor," said "Comfort Pease has got a real gold ring," went from one to the other. "I''m sorry she feels so bad," said Comfort''s mother, "but I can''t let gold ring?" asked the big girl with red cheeks, until poor Comfort "She wanted to wear that gold ring her Aunt Comfort gave her to Her mother noticed it, and asked if she was cold, and Comfort said, So Comfort Pease went on to school; and she had the gold ring in her "My sakes alive, look at Comfort Pease with a gold ring on two "Comfort Pease," said she, "I don''t believe your mother ever sent you id = 19766 author = Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins title = Young Lucretia and Other Stories date = keywords = Ann; Aunt; Hannah; Jane; Lizy; Lucretia; Maria; Mary; Mirandy; Mr.; Mrs.; Nancy; Rose; Sarah summary = "Who''s that little gal goin'' by?" said old Mrs. Emmons. little girl, over her aunt Maria''s black ladies'' cloth coat. Young Lucretia was a homely little girl, although her face After they got home not much was said to young Lucretia; the aunts were "I''d like to know how you''re goin''," said Aunt Maria. "There!" said he, "what do ye think of that for a turkey?" Mr. Little was generally slow and gentle in his ways, but to-day he was "I should think that was queer, the day before Thanksgivin''," said Mrs. Little. "I guess they ain''t here, mother," said Mr. Little. "Now, Ann Lizy," said Mrs. Baxter, "you''d better run right home and not "You may stop in Jane Baxter''s, if you want to," said old Mrs. Jennings, "I''d like to know what''s in that box," said Mrs. Rose to Miss Elvira. "Well," said Aunt Lucretia, "you can go home and ask your mother, and if id = 15820 author = French, Sarah title = A Book for the Young date = keywords = Barclay; Beatrice; Ethelind; Falkner; Fortescue; God; Helen; Miss; Mortimer; Mr.; Mrs.; Sherman; Sir; Willoughby summary = "Oh what a little Paradise!" said Beatrice, looking round her, "how "I know not," said Ethelind, "but I hear continually of the good he shall indeed know all,--but," said the thoughtless girl, "let us go opportunity he had long desired, and having read and prayed with Mrs. F., he told her he feared some anxiety was still pressing on her mind. "Oh, Mr. Barclay, I shall be but too happy," said Ethelind, bursting mother, rose, and taking Ethelind''s hand, said, "now, my disinterested "Well, my dear Miss Willoughby, how is your mother this morning," said Mrs. Cameron sent a great many things from her house that, she said, "What!" said she to Mrs. Cameron, "has it pleased God to place me in a "It will be a capital thing, Helen," said Mrs. Cameron, "if Nancy "Well," said Mrs. Falkner, "this comes of patronizing nobody knows "Look there, Helen," said he, "what do you think of that? id = 18606 author = Frey, Hildegard G. title = The Camp Fire Girls in the Maine Woods; Or, The Winnebagos Go Camping date = keywords = Camp; Chapa; Fire; Gladys; Hinpoha; Lake; Migwan; Nakwisi; Nyoda; Professor; Roberts; Sahwah; Winnebagos; Wohelo; girl; look summary = Sahwah looked to see Migwan and Gladys fall into each other''s "What''s going to happen?" asked Gladys of Nyoda, watching the Gladys''s bed was in the Omega tent with Sahwah, Hinpoha and trick camp beds have." Gladys went on crying, however, so Nyoda would have to leave early Nyoda asked if the girls wouldn''t like When Nyoda reached camp Hinpoha and Sahwah were lying on their "Close your tents before you leave, girls," said Nyoda, appearing were Nyoda, Hinpoha, Sahwah and the man who had watched the camp anything else," said Nyoda, "but I''ll ask the girls who were in When Nyoda was directing the other girls Gladys stood out on the "Goodness, but the lake is rough," said Nyoda, watching Sahwah All this time Nyoda and Sahwah had been working on a canoe a and Nyoda''s coming for me in a canoe," thought Sahwah. "Nyoda," said Gladys. id = 18824 author = Frost, William Henry title = Fairies and Folk of Ireland date = keywords = Good; Ireland; John; Kathleen; King; Mrs.; Naggeneen; O''Brien; People; Peter; Terence summary = "It was a long time ago," said Naggeneen, ready enough to talk about "It''s not fair you all are to Terence," Ellen said once to Mrs. O''Brien, "to think bad of him the way you do. "I know that," Kathleen said; "it isn''t the way he plays a bit that "Terence," said Mrs. O''Brien, "there''s a little that''s right in what "A fine story that is, Mrs. O''Brien," Terence said, when the old woman "Sure Terence is a good boy," said the King, "and he plays the fiddle "I know a boy named Terence," Kathleen said, "and I don''t like him a The King came up to Kathleen and said: "It is time for you to come and In the evening the King came to her and said, "Kathleen, it is time "There''s no time in the year," Mrs. O''Brien said, "when the Good id = 20197 author = Gaines, Miriam title = Grandfather''s Love Pie date = keywords = Alice; Alsie; Auntee; Christmas; Dick; Gordon summary = far-away members to send little sums to Alice at Christmas time, in delight to both big and little Alice, for did _they_ not know best of Christmas pie for grandfather which, instead of having a filling of rich sister''s hand remarked, "_I_ can''t think of a thing for that pie, Alice. little poem father wrote to mother last Christmas--the one he presented One morning, several days before Christmas, Mrs. Gordon came out of the preceding Christmas Day. Little Alsie was almost wild to begin work on After breakfast, Aunt Alice said calmly, "Alsie, come with me, or ache--to be taken with your Christmas pie." The little turkey was "I have such a cute little lemon that I want to put in the pie, Auntee, "But the pie won''t hold it, Aunt Alice--what are you going to do about "It''s _your_ Christmas pie, grandfather, for we couldn''t let the day id = 20736 author = Galt, Katherine Keene title = The Girl Scouts at Home; or, Rosanna''s Beautiful Day date = keywords = Culver; Hargrave; Helen; Horton; Minnie; Mrs.; Robert; Rosanna; Uncle summary = "Find Minnie," she said, "and tell her to send Miss Rosanna a volume of "Our new man," said Mrs. Horton to Rosanna, then settled back in her "One little girl," said Culver, glancing at Rosanna with a smile. "No," said Rosanna, "I don''t know any little girls. "Oh, poor, poor Rosanna!" said the little tree girl softly. Rosanna, looks like it does you good to have your grandmother go ''way!" Rosanna and grown up, knew very well that Mrs. Horton did not mean Helen "She is telling me about it," said Helen, turning to Rosanna. Rosanna and Helen seated their little guests, and Minnie, her kind heart when Helen, very crisp and dainty, came in ready to go to Mrs. Hargrave''s, she found that Rosanna had not had time to read a single other little girl, Mrs. Hargrave," she said. "There is your breakfast," said Mrs. Horton, looking at Rosanna with her id = 30017 author = Gannett, Ruth Stiles title = My Father''s Dragon date = keywords = Island; father; illustration summary = my father said, "Wouldn''t you like to come home with me?" "Elmer Elevator," she said to my father, "if you think I''m going "I''ve never seen a dragon," said my father. "Oh, wait a minute, Rhinoceros," said my father. "Now," said my father, "just move your tusk a little nearer, please, "I''m going home," said my father. My father said, "Oh, please, Lion, before you eat me, tell me why you father, must mean that the dragon was on this side of the river. "Oh, Gorilla," said my father, "in my knapsack I have six magnifying "Now if you don''t mind," said my father, "I''ll just walk along your "Who''s next?" said my father, and a second crocodile swam up and began the river," said my father, "and I''ll be along to give you each a "If I don''t think I can make it," said my father, "we''ll fly over to id = 15280 author = Garis, Howard Roger title = Lulu, Alice and Jimmie Wibblewobble date = keywords = Alice; Billie; Bully; Jimmie; Lulu; Wibblewobble; Wiggily summary = "Maybe," spoke Lulu, and just then Alice came swimming along, looking just "A man duck cannot get bonnets for Alice and Lulu," declared Mrs. Wibblewobble. before the little boy duck called to Lulu and Alice. "Let''s sing a funny little song for Billie." So Jimmie, Alice and Lulu Then she told Alice and Jimmie about the fairy prince she was going to with water, that when Lulu asked her parents if she and Jimmie and Alice away as Alice, Lulu and Jimmie Wibblewobble were playing about on the edge Lulu and Alice and Jimmie doing, but a very funny thing happened. Aunt Lettie, the nice old lady goat, wanted Lulu and Alice and Jimmie to So Lulu and Alice and Jimmie went out to play, but all the while they were Lulu and Alice and Jimmie Wibblewobble were looking out of the window of id = 15281 author = Garis, Howard Roger title = Uncle Wiggily''s Adventures date = keywords = Fido; Goosey; Grandfather; Percival; STORY; Uncle; Wiggily summary = Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice old gentleman rabbit, hopped out of bed "Thank you," said Uncle Wiggily, as he kissed the two rabbit children and "Oh, I''m a friend of yours," said the voice, and Uncle Wiggily looked all Come back here!" cried the bear, but of course Uncle Wiggily knew As soon as he saw the door shut on Uncle Wiggily, that brave squirrel boy said he''d tell Uncle Wiggily''s friends that he had met the old gentleman Get the trick dog!" And the boys rushed right up, knocking Uncle Wiggily how Uncle Wiggily saved Fido, and also how the rabbit went to Arabella "Thank you very much for saving me, Uncle Wiggily," said the dog, as soon "Yes," said Uncle Wiggily, happy now because he knew he wasn''t going to "Oh, then, you must be Uncle Wiggily Longears!" cried the little boy. "It''s too bad," said the giant''s little boy to Uncle Wiggily. id = 15282 author = Garis, Howard Roger title = Uncle Wiggily''s Travels date = keywords = July; Mrs.; STORY; Stories; Uncle; Wiggily; Wren; illustration; rabbit summary = You know when Uncle Wiggily Longears, the old rabbit gentleman, started "Yes, Uncle Wiggily," said the little brown wren, "I came up some time "Rabbits can''t climb trees," said Uncle Wiggily. Let me see, I think I promised to tell you a story about Uncle Wiggily and Well, pretty soon, not so very long, in a little while, Uncle Wiggily came "You look like one," said Uncle Wiggily politely. Uncle Wiggily, the nice old gentleman rabbit, was feeling quite sad one and the old gentleman rabbit hopped on together and Uncle Wiggily kept then he and Uncle Wiggily went on to seek the old gentleman rabbit''s "Well, come on," said the elephant to Uncle Wiggily, "put some peanuts in "I won''t," said Uncle Wiggily, quickly as he hopped away, and then he took We must see what we can do," said Uncle Wiggily, who always liked to id = 16397 author = Garis, Howard Roger title = Larry Dexter''s Great Search; Or, The Hunt for the Missing Millionaire date = keywords = Bailey; Emberg; Grace; Larry; Leader; Mr.; New; Potter; Retto; Sullivan; York summary = "Where is the wreck?" asked Larry, going to a window that looked "I guess our man dropped this," Larry said, holding it out to "You tell me what I want to know," Larry said with a smile. Larry, though if Sullivan had said anything about them the reporter "Are you looking for Hamden Potter?" asked an old man, coming into "Sullivan wants to see you, Larry," went on Mr. Emberg, hanging up "I will let you know if we hear any news," said Larry as he prepared "I''m a reporter from the _Leader_, and I''m trying to locate Mr. Potter, the missing millionaire," said Larry. As soon as he had finished the story Larry went to see Grace, whom "Mah Retto knows Mr. Potter!" exclaimed Larry. "Do you know anything about the man?" asked Larry. "What missing man was he looking for?" asked Larry. "I know how Mr. Potter looks," Larry went on. id = 17807 author = Garis, Howard Roger title = Uncle Wiggily in the Woods date = keywords = Billie; Jane; Johnnie; Nurse; Uncle; Wiggily summary = And Nurse Jane and Uncle Wiggily moved to the woods very next day and Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice old gentleman rabbit, knocked on the Pretty soon Uncle Wiggily came to a big tree that had fallen down, one "Uncle Wiggily, would you mind going to the store for me?" asked Nurse "It does smell like peppermint," said Uncle Wiggily, going closer and Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice old rabbit gentleman, was walking "Come on, Uncle Wiggily!" quickly cried Billie and Johnnie. "Uncle Wiggily, do you want to do something for me?" asked Nurse Jane trees," said Uncle Wiggily. Uncle Wiggily led the way through the wood to the bee tree, the bear "Going out again, Uncle Wiggily?" asked Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, one "Going out again, Uncle Wiggily?" asked Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, one "Going out again, Uncle Wiggily?" asked Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, one id = 21049 author = Garis, Howard Roger title = The Curlytops and Their Pets; Or, Uncle Toby''s Strange Collection date = keywords = Curlytops; Jack; Janet; Martin; Mr.; Mrs.; Teddy; Toby; Uncle summary = Mrs. Martin opened and read the letter as Ted and Janet went back to "This is a letter from your Uncle Toby," said Mrs. Martin, "and there is Teddy and Janet laughed, and Trouble looked at them with wondering eyes. "Probably Uncle Toby is too old a man to bother with pet cats," said Mrs. Martin. Janet, Teddy and Trouble liked to eat, and toward the end of the meal So this time Mrs. Martin called her little boy by his right name. "Yes, Uncle Toby left you a cat, also," said Mrs. Watson. "Only a little," said Mrs. Martin, for she thought if the Curlytops were away?" asked Mrs. Martin, as Ted and Janet went down the street one way "Janet, you come in and stay with Trouble," called Mrs. Martin "I''ll get "You did very well, Curlytops, and Trouble also," said Mrs. Martin, as id = 23213 author = Garis, Howard Roger title = Uncle Wiggily and Old Mother Hubbard Adventures of the Rabbit Gentleman with the Mother Goose Characters date = keywords = Goose; Jane; Mother; Nurse; Uncle; Wiggily summary = One day Uncle Wiggily said to Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy: "Alas, Uncle Wiggily," said Mother Goose, scratching her chin with Don''t tell me Nurse Jane is burned!" cried Uncle Wiggily. Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice old gentleman rabbit, came out of "Thank you very much, Uncle Wiggily," said Mother Goose, "for being Uncle Wiggily, and taken home to Mother Goose, had come back to pay "Uncle Wiggily, are you very busy to-day?" asked Nurse Jane Fuzzy "Grandpa Goosey will surely like this pie," said Uncle Wiggily to One day Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice old gentleman rabbit, was sheep-boy, whom he had once helped, Uncle Wiggily saw a little girl. "Uncle Wiggily," said Mrs. Littletail, the rabbit lady, one morning, Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice old rabbit gentleman, was asleep in Uncle Wiggily Longears, the nice old rabbit gentleman, was asleep in "A little like it," said Uncle Wiggily. id = 28855 author = Garis, Lilian title = The Girl Scouts at Sea Crest; Or, the Wig Wag Rescue date = keywords = Bentley; Captain; Cleo; Dave; Grace; Helen; Julia; Kitty; Land; Louise; Luna; Margaret; Mary; Neal; Royal summary = "Look!" begged Louise grasping the arms of Grace and Cleo. "And the boat man''s boy said he lived over on the island," mused Cleo. Ready for the excursion to Weasle Point, Grace, Cleo, and Louise, garbed "I don''t even know what the beast looks like," replied Grace. "Yes, she knows about that note, I''m sure," said Cleo. "I''m sure Captain Dave must know this girl," declared Grace. Grace and Cleo led, then came Margaret and Louise, Julia and Helen, some to the little girl, and she had asked me to look out for the Cleo, Grace, Margaret and Louise won the post for True Treds, they The party included Grace, Louise, Julia, Helen, Cleo, Isabel, Elizabeth "This may look like an excursion, girls," said Cleo, "but it feels like Cleo had returned, and the girls looked on in wonder, while Kitty "How do you do, little boy," said Cleo. "I think I hear Kitty coming," said Grace. id = 23455 author = George, G. M. title = Plain Jane date = keywords = Ann; Jane summary = But Jane said, with a gentle smile, "Oh, fie!" said Jane, "Pray, cousin Ann, So Jane replied, "My good Mama "Your good Mama!" said little Ann; Jane told Mama her tale of woe. Jane''s good Papa began to read When Jane''s Mama believed it time Her little loving, gentle Jane And told Mama of naughty Ann; Did Ann perform and Jane repeat. When Ann called Jane a "Tell-tale-tit," Jane''s kind Mama, I need not say, [Illustration: "_Slipped salt into Jane''s dish of tea_"] Now little Jane sat prim and neat [Illustration: "_Jane fetched the rod_"] Jane fetched the rod, and said, "Oh, why [Illustration: "_Jane''s gentle smile grew quite sublime_"] Jane wished Mama had let them go Soon it grew dark, and little Jane To lose a little pig like Jane!" That she was only little Jane, Always to tell Mama of Ann. [Illustration: "_And threw her arms round little Ann_"] id = 15538 author = Gilbert, Rosa M. (Rosa Mulholland) title = Hetty Gray Nobody''s Bairn date = keywords = Davis; Enderby; Hetty; Kane; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Nell; Phyllis; Reine; Rushton summary = "Hetty has got a house," said the little girl complacently. "A splendid large house, Hetty," said Mrs. Kane. "I am not sure," said Hetty; "I don''t remember Mrs. Kane." "Yes," said Hetty slowly, half liking Miss Davis, but feeling afraid she "This is little Hetty," said Mrs. Enderby, presenting her to her "Then you must learn to like it," said Miss Davis briskly; "little girls "Laws, Miss Hetty, you are a strange little girl," said the maid, who "Phyllis calls Mrs. Enderby mother," said Hetty, "and it sounds cold. "I hope Hetty is getting on better in the school-room now," said Mrs. Enderby to Phyllis one day; "I have not heard any complaints for some "I don''t think you will get leave from Mrs. Enderby," said Hetty; "and "I don''t think you have made things any better, Hetty," said Miss Davis. "Hetty," said Mrs. Enderby, "Miss Gaythorne wishes to have you with her id = 22774 author = Gillie, E. A. title = Barbara in Brittany date = keywords = Anne; Aunt; Barbara; Britton; Donald; Loiré; Mademoiselle; Marie; Miss; Morton; St.; Thérèse; Viré summary = "I know it''s a little hard," Barbara said consolingly, sitting down "I must help to get things ready for Aunt Anne," Barbara said gaily, "Now, my dear," she said, turning to Barbara, "I am sure you know that At last he had to stop for want of breath, and Barbara had time to look "No," Barbara said, a little unwillingly, "I won''t tell her; but I wish and when the visitors said good-bye, Barbara left the sisters home and look after the house, while her sister took Barbara and Marie "They might really get caught next time," she said, and Barbara knew it Barbara looked a little anxiously at the younger sister, fearing she lady of the house was very modern, and Barbara thought Mademoiselle "But, you see," Mademoiselle Thérèse said to Barbara, "how easily a the little lady''s own garden; but Barbara, noticing the longing look, id = 22995 author = Ginther, Pemberton title = Miss Pat at School date = keywords = Bruce; David; Doris; Elinor; Griffin; Howes; Jinny; Judith; Judy; Kendall; Leighton; Margaret; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Norn; Patricia summary = Pat, darling," said Elinor, gently pulling Patricia''s arm through hers "It''s clean, anyway, Miss Pat," said Elinor, whose practiced eyes had "Isn''t it funny how familiar that antique room looks?" said Patricia Miss Jinny, and there are two for Judy from Rockham--looks like Mrs. Shelly and Hannah Ann, but I''m not sure--and the rest are only "I think it more likely that it was Griffin herself," said Elinor with "Isn''t it wonderful how Miss Jinny seems to fit in?" said Patricia, "I wonder what Miss Jinny will say to a costume?" Patricia said, her Miss Jinny said not a word for what seemed to Patricia a very long "The best thing about you, Miss Pat," said Elinor, the day before the life, and Patricia, as well as Elinor and Miss Jinny, rejoiced openly "Do you know, Miss Pat," said Elinor, breaking a long silence "that I id = 17615 author = Glanville, Ernest title = In Search of the Okapi A Story of Adventure in Central Africa date = keywords = Compton; Dick; Hassan; Hume; Hunter; Jove; Mr.; Muata; Ngonyama; Okapi; Rest; Venning; chief; eye; good; great; like; look; man; stand; water summary = "He''s awake," said Venning; and the three of them saw that the man, "This is very much more like what I expected," said Venning, looking of water which rocked the boat, and next Venning heard close at hand "My word," said Compton, as he came up, his eyes blazing with brothers," he said, "ye two; both great men of the hunt; chiefs by "Oh, wonderful!" said the canoe-man, turning up his eyes. "Did I say all?" said the man, with a swift look at the chief. "This," said the old man, solemnly, placing his finger on Muata''s "Went up that tree," said Venning, rising and stretching his neck. "Look," said Venning; and he flashed the bull''s-eye on the bank. "It does the eyes good to look on it," said Venning, "Haw!" said the chief, slowly, running his eye over the old men. "Very well, my lad," said Mr. Hume; "and I think Venning had better id = 18437 author = Glasgow, G. R. (Geraldine Robertson) title = Troublesome Comforts A Story for Children date = keywords = Amy; Beauchamp; Dick; Mrs.; Susie; Tom summary = "Hold me too, mother," said Amy suddenly; "take me in your arms like you "Hush, Susie," said her mother; "see how good Dick is." "Susie," said mother''s voice, "the children are stifling me. "Susie, I _want_ you," said her mother gently. "Mother, I mean never to be naughty again," said Susie suddenly; "only I "I haven''t time to brush your hair," nurse said regretfully; and Susie''s "My darling Susie," said mother, "I had not time to come to you. "Mother wouldn''t mind, would she, Susie?" said Amy. "O Susie, I''ll try not," said Amy; "but when mother asks me I don''t know "Mother always makes a fuss about Dick," said Susie. "Generally I have to look after the little ones," said Susie. "Oh, do come on, Susie!" said the twins; "we can''t stay another minute. "It''s Miss Susie," said nurse, "and Master Dick." "They are round Dick," said Susie. id = 19083 author = Goldfrap, John Henry title = The Border Boys Across the Frontier date = keywords = Bob; Bradley; Buck; Coyote; Geisler; Harding; Hickey; Jack; Madero; Merrill; Mexican; Mr.; Pete; Ralph; Ramon; Walt; boy; look summary = "What''ll we do, Pete?" asked Jack, turning to the cow-puncher. "Let me hev a look at thet thar compass," said Pete, resuming a sitting "Suppose the professor is wrong?" Ralph whispered to Jack, as they long day," said Jack, looking about him, after his hunger had been watch, and Coyote Pete and Jack the last part of the night. "We''ll patrol round the whole mesa," said Coyote Pete, as he and Jack But when Jack turned, only Ralph and Walt stood beside him. "Who are they?" asked Jack in a low voice, wriggling his way to Pete''s "You''re right, Jack," said Ralph. "Come on, boys," exclaimed Jack. "Coyote Pete!" exclaimed Jack. fared with Coyote Pete and the professor, after the boys'' astonishing "Nor we you, for a while, professor," said Jack hastily, while Pete, Jack, Ralph, and Walt were at one of the windows, while the professor id = 29991 author = Goldfrap, John Henry title = The Boy Scouts on Belgian Battlefields date = keywords = Antwerp; Belgium; Brussels; CHAPTER; Meredith; Merritt; Rob; Steven; Tubby; belgian; boy; german; look; scout; tell summary = While Rob Blake and his two chums, Tubby Hopkins and Merritt Crawford, What makes you look at me like that, Rob?" and Merritt as he asked this Tubby, chancing to glimpse Rob''s face about the time they drew near the Five minutes later Rob and Merritt joined Tubby at the same time. "Oh!" said Tubby, grasping the idea, "then, Rob, you think our guide than Merritt possessed in Rob and Tubby, who were ready to go through keeping of Tubby, Rob and Merritt busied themselves with fixing up the "Rob, don''t you see they''re heading right this way?" whispered Tubby "Are the Belgian troops coming, Rob?" asked Tubby, finding it impossible Neither Rob nor Merritt had waited to give Tubby any answer when he made "I surely hope you learn good news, Rob!" Tubby sighed, as he thought of "Come on, boys, let''s see where we can help out!" said Rob, trying to id = 17102 author = Goldsmith, Oliver title = An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog date = keywords = illustration summary = This dog and man at first were friends; Went mad, and bit the man. The wondering neighbours ran; And swore the dog had lost his wits, To bite so good a man. And while they swore the dog was mad, They swore the man would die Picture Books _In square crown 4to, picture covers, with numerous coloured plates._ 4 The Mad Dog 4 The Mad Dog 4 The Mad Dog Coloured Pictures and innumerable Outline Sketches._ Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 3 Hey-Diddle-Diddle-Picture Book 4 The Panjandrum Picture Book Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 1 containing the first 8 books listed above with their Colour Pictures and numerous Outline Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 2 containing the second 8 books listed above with their Colour Pictures and numerous Outline _The Published Prices of the above Picture Books can be obtained of all id = 17117 author = Goldsmith, Oliver title = An Elegy on the Glory of Her Sex, Mrs. Mary Blaize date = keywords = illustration summary = [Illustration: Front Cover (frontcover.jpg) An ELEGY on the GLORY of her SEX [Illustration (painting, pic24.jpg)] [Illustration (painting, pic24.jpg)] [Illustration (painting, pic24.jpg)] [Illustration (painting, pic24.jpg)] [Illustration (painting, pic24.jpg)] [Illustration (painting, pic24.jpg)] [Illustration: back cover (backtrans.gif) Randolph Caldecott''s Picture Books _In square crown 4to, picture covers, with numerous coloured plates._ 15 Mrs. Mary Blaize 15 Mrs. Mary Blaize books, with their Coloured Pictures and innumerable Outline Sketches._ 3 Hey-Diddle-Diddle-Picture Book 4 The Panjandrum Picture Book different books, with their Coloured Pictures and numerous Outline R. Caldecott''s Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 2 R. Caldecott''s Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 2 R. CALDECOTT''S PICTURE BOOKS R. CALDECOTT''S PICTURE BOOKS R. CALDECOTT''S PICTURE BOOKS R. CALDECOTT''S PICTURE BOOKS _Crown 4to, picture covers._ Randolph Caldecott''s Painting Books. _Each with Outline Pictures to Paint, and Coloured Examples._ : LONDON : Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd. _The Published Prices of the above Picture Books can be obtained of all [Illustration Files: id = 16891 author = Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold) title = Peter Parley''s Tales About America and Australia date = keywords = America; Balboa; Columbus; Cortez; Indians; Montezuma; New; Pizarro; Spain; Spaniards; St.; illustration; parley; spanish summary = COLUMBUS SETS SAIL TO RETURN TO SPAIN; ENCOUNTERS This island was called by the natives Guanahini, and by the Spaniards he discovered a large island which the natives called Cuba, and which COLUMBUS SETS SAIL TO RETURN TO SPAIN, AND ENCOUNTERS A DREADFUL STORM. Columbus immediately sailed back for this river, and ordered the four land, and nothing but Columbus and the New World, as the Spaniards PARLEY TELLS HOW COLUMBUS DISCOVERS THE CONTINENT OF AMERICA. Thus Columbus had the glory of discovering the new world, and of By these ships Columbus granted the liberty of returning to Spain to all As soon as Columbus arrived from the interior, Bobadilla gave orders to after discovering the new continent, sent a ship to Spain with a journal Columbus discovered and gave names to some of these islands, and on A few days before this ship reached Spain a new governor had been sent id = 18139 author = Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland) title = Rip Foster in Ride the Gray Planet date = keywords = Connie; Dowst; Earth; Foster; Kemp; Koa; O''Brine; Planeteers; Rip; Santos; Scorpius; Terra summary = Rip started to his feet, but Koa''s hand on his arm restrained him. waiting, Foster." He took one of the chairs and looked closely at Rip. Suddenly he grinned. Rip found Koa and the men and asked the sergeant major for a report. Rip looked around and saw the Planeteers watching him. Rip and Koa stepped out and walked a little distance away. hours, with the asteroid now speeding on its new course, Rip set off the The Planeteers looked at Rip. He was in command, and they expected him to Rip realized that the Connie couldn''t know the Federation men were in a Rip looked for the Connie and saw it make another turn. "The Connie saw it," Rip said worriedly, "but didn''t blast away. Rip and the Planeteers saw the Consops ship suddenly flame away, then Rip and Koa watched the Connie cruiser. Rip wondered what the Connie cruiser commander would try now. id = 28813 author = Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland) title = The Electronic Mind Reader: A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story date = keywords = Barby; Brant; Dr.; Duke; Jan; Jerry; Marks; Mike; Rick; Scotty; Spindrift; Steve; Whiteside; Winston summary = Rick''s famous father, Hartson Brant, walked into the library in time asked anxiously, "You do know Rick was only fooling, don''t you, Steve? "As Rick and Barby said, I didn''t have any doubts. The coastguardman gave Rick a curious look as he handed Steve the Rick, Scotty, and Barby ran to Steve''s side and walked with him toward Rick, Barby, and Scotty exclaimed together, "Good girl!" They Barby decided that Rick and Scotty were to fly over to Whiteside and Scotty helped Barby into her gear while Rick instructed Jan. As they passed, Scotty suddenly grabbed Rick''s arm and said hurriedly, "Parnell Winston would know," Rick said. Rick said, "Barby, say hello to Jerry." Barby, Jan, and Scotty were kind to Rick, which annoyed him Scotty looked at his watch and held it up for Rick to see. As Scotty took off, Rick tried Barby again on the radio. id = 28849 author = Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland) title = Smugglers'' Reef: A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story date = keywords = Brad; Brant; Captain; Creek; House; Jerry; Kelso; Marbek; Mike; Rick; Scotty; Seaford; Tom; Tyler summary = Jerry pushed through the door, Rick and Scotty following. Jerry turned to Rick and Scotty and motioned toward the door. Before Scotty or Cap''n Mike could think up an answer, Kelso turned and "First thing is to interview Captain Tyler and his crew," Rick said. Rick hung up the phone in the Spindrift library and turned to Scotty. Rick turned and followed his pal''s glance, then as he saw what Scotty Cap''n Mike led the way down the gangplank with Rick and Scotty Scotty had phoned at Rick''s suggestion to find out from Jerry''s Rick held his breath, wondering if Scotty had said too And Rick and Scotty looked. "We thought of looking his house over," Rick said. Cap''n Mike started to look back, but Scotty said warningly, "Don''t! Rick and Scotty led the way, Cap''n Mike and Jerry following. "Cap''n Mike could do it," Rick said. "There''s one more thing, Cap''n Mike," Rick said. id = 19551 author = Gorham, J. C., Mrs. title = Alice in Wonderland, Retold in Words of One Syllable date = keywords = Cat; King; Queen; illustration summary = "Come, there''s no use to cry like that!" Al-ice said to her-self as "I''m sure those are not the right words," said poor Al-ice, and her eyes rage, Al-ice thought), and it said in a low, weak voice, "Let us get to "It is a long tail, I''m sure," said Al-ice, look-ing down at the Mouse''s Soon the Rab-bit came to the door and tried to come in, but Al-ice''s arm "The first thing I''ve got to do," said Al-ice to her-self, as she walked "I fear I am, sir," said Al-ice, "I don''t know things as I once did--and "Oh, you''re sure to do that if you don''t stop," said the Cat. Al-ice knew that this was true, so she asked: "What sort of peo-ple live "A cat may look at a king," said Al-ice. "No," said Al-ice, "I don''t know what a Mock-tur-tle is." id = 20314 author = Graetz, Anna title = Pearl and Periwinkle date = keywords = Grey; Hetty; Joe; Miss; Mr.; Pearl; Periwinkle summary = "Do you know, Aunt Hetty, I thought it was you," said the boy eagerly as "Why did Periwinkle want to leave," asked Miss Hetty, now becoming much "You said that the Fat Woman told you about me," hinted Miss Hetty, "Oh, Aunt Hetty wouldn''t--she don''t like my clothes, you know." "Periwinkle and Pearl Toddles, relatives of Miss Hetty Maise," was the "Let the children come to see me soon, Miss Hetty," he urged, "and I may turning to Pearl and Periwinkle, he asked: "How would you like to come "When shall I send the children, Rev. Smith?" asked Miss Maise. "Why Peri," protested the minister''s son, "your Aunt Hetty is one of the "Pearl," said Periwinkle when they were started on their way home, "Have you warned Kitty?" asked Jeoffrey Maise, turning to Miss Hetty. "Peri shall go to college in a few years," said Mr. Grey, "and Pearl id = 15809 author = Greenaway, Kate title = A Apple Pie date = keywords = illustration summary = Note: Project Gutenberg also has an HTML version of this file which includes the original remarkable illustrations. See 15809-h.htm or 15809-h.zip: (http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/1/5/8/0/15809/15809-h/15809-h.htm) (http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/1/5/8/0/15809/15809-h.zip) KATE GREENAWAY PUBLISHER''S NOTE Kate Greenaway used an early version of the rhyme to illustrate A APPLE PIE which was first published in 1886 and it will be noticed that there is no rhyme for the letter I. The rhyme of A APPLE PIE is very ancient and reference is made to it as early as 1671 in one of the writings of John Eachard. In these early versions the letters I and J were not differentiated. The letter J as we know it to-day was the curved initial form of the letter I and was always A APPLE PIE A APPLE PIE [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration] id = 19541 author = Greenaway, Kate title = Marigold Garden date = keywords = baby; illustration; little summary = Little Blue Shoes All you little boys and girls come and see the show. But the little Bird he flies away-The little soft white clouds heard them, Of their little friends to-day? This little dancing family; How little girls and boys, You little know where you are, In my little flower-bed; But the sound of their singing, like church bells ringing, THE LITTLE LONDON GIRL. In my little Green House, quite content am I, Such pretty little white young sisters and brothers. Or the dear little white Lambs at play? For little eyes are given to look The little Queen''s coming, The little Queen''s coming, Let all the bells sound, come, My little folks, I know, You''re looking for a little Bird And little leaves green, Little birds sing all the day, Oh, little girl, tell us do the Flowers THE LITTLE JUMPING GIRLS. And dear little Golden Curls, id = 22888 author = Greenaway, Kate title = Under the Window: Pictures & Rhymes for Children date = keywords = illustration; little summary = And you shall have a little hat, "Little Polly, will you go a-walking to-day?" "Little Polly, will you go a-walking to-day?" "Little Polly, your mother has said you may go; Five little sisters walking in a row; Five little sisters walking in a row; Now, isn''t that the best way for little girls to go? Now, isn''t that the best way for little girls to go? And the little boys dance on the sands in a ring. And the little boys dance on the sands in a ring. "For what are you longing, you three little boys? And our little brown bird that sings." "Shall I come?" says the Sun, Were twelve sweet little girls; Were twelve sweet little girls; They said I should sail in a little boat, Three little girls were sitting on a rail, Three little girls were sitting on a rail, Three little girls were sitting on a rail, id = 30050 author = Grimalkin, Tabitha title = Tales From Catland, for Little Kittens date = keywords = Fairy; Friskarina; Glumdalkin; Tibb; Wishie; cat; old summary = ''You shall hear all, in good time,'' answered Friskarina; ''I was upon, and then to think of that poor cat, so near us, catching black her--she was quite as thin as the poor cat: and the old woman, I mean the poor old woman at the cottage: and Friskarina thought what a fine bones saved for the poor cats round my palace; and,--O what a deal of not to go and look after poor old Glumdalkin, who was, no doubt, in no looking round, for she could not imagine where the old cat could be own dinner for me, you good little creature.'' Friskarina looked at her woman and the cat were sitting in the sunshine, by the door, the old ''I am not so sure of that,'' said the cat; ''_I_ think I have a good The beautiful little lady looked at the cat for a minute or two very id = 17371 author = Gruelle, Johnny title = Raggedy Andy Stories Introducing the Little Rag Brother of Raggedy Ann date = keywords = Andy; Ann; Raggedy; illustration summary = little playmate and the boy doll, Raggedy Andy. There was Raggedy Ann, the French doll, Henny, the little One can, you know, when one has been a rag doll as long as Raggedy Andy When the other dolls in the nursery heard Raggedy Andy and Uncle Clem and ran over towards Raggedy Andy''s and Uncle Clem''s little bed. Uncle Clem took off Raggedy Andy''s waist, and the other dolls all sat water for a long time, until the candy on it melts!" said Raggedy Andy. The nursery window was open; so Raggedy Andy lifted the penny dolls to And the two little penny dolls nestled against Raggedy Andy''s soft Raggedy Andy tried to open the French doll''s eyes with his soft rag [Illustration: Raggedy Andy dancing with the French doll] [Illustration: Raggedy Andy and the penny dolls went clear over his "Were you wet most of the time, Raggedy Andy?" the French doll asked. id = 18190 author = Gruelle, Johnny title = Raggedy Ann Stories date = keywords = Ann; Marcella; Raggedy; illustration summary = And this is how Raggedy Ann joined the doll family at Marcella''s house, At this the French doll ran to Raggedy Ann and took off her bonnet. Then she took Raggedy Ann into the house and showed Marcella and Mamma Marcella took Raggedy Ann right up to the nursery and told all the dolls Finally she said a little prayer for Raggedy Ann, and went to sleep. "You''ll never go up on a kite again, Raggedy Ann!" said Marcella, "for I "She didn''t look like our dear old Raggedy Ann at all!" said the tin the dolls could feel Raggedy Ann''s beautiful new candy heart and they Perhaps Raggedy Ann knew that what the new dolls said was true. "I''ve found something I must tell Raggedy Ann about!" said Fido, as he "I''m s''prised at you, Mamma Cat!" said Raggedy Ann, "Fido has been "You must trust Fido, Mamma Cat!" said Raggedy Ann, "because he loves id = 15546 author = Hale, Lucretia P. (Lucretia Peabody) title = The Last of the Peterkins With Others of Their Kin date = keywords = Agamemnon; Carrie; Dyer; Egypt; Eliza; Elizabeth; John; Mr.; Mrs.; Peterkin; Sam; Solomon summary = Mrs. Peterkin thought she and Elizabeth Eliza would prefer trying to Some of the gentlemen had come,--Mr. Peterkin, Agamemnon, and Solomon John, with others,--and demanded There would be room for Mrs. Peterkin, Elizabeth Eliza, Mrs. Peterkin looked out of the back window for Agamemnon and Solomon John. "I rather like it," said Mrs. Peterkin, with a calm smile, as she looked "It begins to be a little monotonous," said Mrs. Peterkin, at last. little boys lived in a row, and Elizabeth Eliza felt she ought not to with the wood-sled), Mr. and Mrs. Peterkin, after leaving little boys at "The little boys will not be at home till midnight," said Mrs. Peterkin, that every family was divided in this way, and that she would meet Mr. Peterkin and the little boys at meal-times in the large _salon_--on "Were there two little boys?" inquired Mrs. Peterkin. "And were there two little boys with him?" repeated Mrs. Peterkin. id = 15961 author = Hall, S. C., Mrs. title = Turns of Fortune, and Other Tales date = keywords = Adams; Bond; Charles; Edward; God; Helen; Lynne; Mabel; Mary; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Myles; Rose; Sarah summary = makes woful want." Sarah Bond covered the old man carefully over, "But we were happier then, father," said Sarah Bond; "we were so "I hope, my good friend, she will have a Christian''s heart," said Mr. Stokes. "They are very, very different, sir," said the old lady, looking "I tell you," said the little maid, "Rose may be what she likes, but "And Rose," said Helen, in a quiet voice, "did you really think I ever "The letter," said Rose, frankly, "is from poor Helen." evening while looking at her, ''Miss Rose, a woman, to be happy, should "And, after all," murmured poor Rose, "and after all, dear Helen, you you, cousin!" said Rose; "God bless you--your object is attained. return, Rose," said Helen--"you must come and witness my triumphs. "Look, lady!" said little Rose; "father put that stone id = 14369 author = Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) title = The Young Engineers on the Gulf Or, The Dread Mystery of the Million Dollar Breakwater date = keywords = Bascomb; Dick; Evarts; Harry; Hazelton; Mr.; Nicolas; Prenter; Prescott; Reade; Renshaw; Sambo; Tom summary = Neither Tom Reade nor Harry Hazelton are strangers to the readers of this Tom Reade and Harry Hazelton, now engineers in charge of a big breakwater Tom Reade and Harry Hazelton, on the other hand, had felt no call to field of endeavor, Tom Reade and Harry Hazelton had secured positions as "Reade, chief engineer," Tom called, then wheeled and made off to the "Hang a man who has to sleep _all_ the time!" grunted Tom Reade. That said, Tom Reade hastened forward, stationing himself close to Evarts, "Tom, you remember the big black man I imagined that I saw last night?" "I''m going to order Foreman Corbett and twenty men to night duty," Tom "Let go of the fellow, please," said Tom. Then, as Harry and Mr. Prenter "Go as far as you like, Mr. Sambo Ebony!" grinned Tom Reade, under his "This is Reade, the chief engineer," Tom answered, through the night. id = 20789 author = Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) title = The Grammar School Boys Snowbound; or, Dick & Co. at Winter Sports date = keywords = Dan; Darrin; Dave; Dick; Dutcher; Fits; Grammar; Greg; Hen; Mr.; Prescott; Reade; Ripley; Tom summary = "Let''s run Hen ashore and rub his face in the snow!" proposed one boy "Oh, say, fellows," called Dick, "don''t be all the time picking on poor "Come on, fellows," called Dick, to Greg and to Tom Reade. Hen, looking back, saw Dick gaining on him swiftly, while Greg and Tom "Let''s try a two-mile swift skate up river, fellows," urged Dick. readers have met all six of the young men, namely, Dick Prescott, Dave Darrin, Greg Holmes, Dan Dalzell, Tom Reade and Harry Hazelton. "I''m going to see you as far as your door, Dick, old fellow," Dave "Why, Dick, my boy, if Dalzell''s parents don''t want him to go camping it "Let Hen do it!" came, in the same breath, from Dave, Tom and Greg. "Say, you fellows----" began Hen, stepping out and joining Dick & Co. All six turned to gaze at Dutcher. id = 23447 author = Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) title = Uncle Sam''s Boys in the Philippines; or, Following the Flag against the Moros date = keywords = Army; Captain; Cortland; Draney; Freeman; Hal; Kelly; Lieutenant; Moros; Noll; Overton; Prescott; Sergeant; Terry; Tomba; boy summary = "We''ve solved one problem at last, Noll," declared Sergeant Hal Overton would have been far better had Sergeant Hal turned Tomba over to the "Your sergeant looks like a very upright young man, Captain," observed "Yes, sir," both young sergeants declared, and Hal added: Lieutenant Prescott nodded to Sergeant Hal to march the main column. Lieutenant Prescott to Sergeant Hal Overton. If Sergeant Hal, or any other soldier in that detachment of sixty men, Lieutenant Prescott and Sergeant Hal Overton glanced quickly at one Lieutenant Prescott and Sergeant Hal Overton walked together around the Lieutenant Prescott and Sergeant Overton watched the two soldiers step An hour later Lieutenant Prescott again approached Sergeant Hal. Then, in line of skirmishers, Sergeant Hal Overton ordered his men Sergeant Hal Overton kept at the right of his thin, sparse line of men "Bring your men back, Sergeant!" shouted Captain Freeman in Hal''s ear. id = 28449 author = Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving) title = The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless; Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise date = keywords = Butts; Captain; Clodis; Dalton; Dawson; Halstead; Hank; Hepton; Joe; Mr.; Powell; Restless; Seaton; Tom summary = nodded Captain Tom Halstead of the motor yacht "Restless." "A twenty-six-mile sea-going motor boat right at the pier here," Joe Halstead, Joe Dawson and Hank Butts, all members of the Motor Boat Tom Halstead and Joe Dawson, fast friends and both from the same was believed that Captain Tom Halstead and Engineer Joe Dawson would "Sounds like something big, Joe," smiled Captain Tom, his eyes "That comes from Mr. Seaton, all right," nodded Captain Tom. Turning the wheel over to Hank, Captain Tom Halstead snatched up the "Halstead," supplied Tom. The motor boat boy glanced hurriedly through the document. After Joe and Hank had departed, Tom Halstead watched the light "Now, if you''ll be good enough to come up to the bridge deck, Mr. Seaton, I want to explain matters to you, sir," proposed the captain "Can you make out Dalton aboard of her?" asked Powell Seaton, as Tom deck, Skipper Tom and Powell Seaton being with Joe. id = 16870 author = Hart, William S. title = Injun and Whitey to the Rescue date = keywords = Bill; Buck; Bull; Circle; Dan; Dorgan; Injun; John; Jordan; Mart; Monty; Mr.; Ranch; Sherwood; Steele; Walt; West; Whitey; man summary = As Whitey stood near the bunk house and thought of these things, his eye prepared dinner, which Injun had with Whitey in the ranch house. The coming of a man didn''t seem important to Whitey, but he knew Injun Injun had a different way of figuring things from Whitey. "Dunno," said Injun, and followed Whitey, who shoved his feet into a boys had started from the ranch house at two, Whitey figured that they "Sure, you''ll get it back," said Whitey, and without a word Injun took Injun was like most other boys when it came to mischief, and Whitey probably had played other, Chinese boy games that Injun and Whitey would "He don''t know what he''s missing," Whitey said sadly, as he and Injun Knowing Injun and Whitey as you do, you can imagine that they got as had come to the Junction, and that at a time when Injun and Whitey had id = 17168 author = Harte, Bret title = The Queen of the Pirate Isle date = keywords = Hickory; Lee; Patsey; Polly; Wan; illustration summary = An hour after luncheon, one day, Polly, Hickory Hunt, her cousin, and Wan Lee instantly became _Pirates_, and at once elected Polly as round blue eyes of the plump Polly had gazed with royal and maternal Melican boy no Pilat!" said the little Patsey was off like a shot; his bare little red feet trembling under Wan Lee suddenly began to blink his eyes with unwonted excitement. "Its orful far off!" said Patsey, with a sudden look of dark boys," said one of the tunnel men as he went back to dinner. Hickory began to whimper, Patsey drew back, Polly alone stood her "See," said Wan Lee, "Evil Spillet be likee Chinee, try talkee him." The Pirates looked at Wan Lee not without a certain envy of this "O, thank you very much," said Polly, timidly, but drawing her stops, "we''re not always pirates, you know, and Wan Lee is only our id = 15655 author = Hawley, Mabel C. title = Four Little Blossoms and Their Winter Fun date = keywords = Blossom; Bobby; Dot; Meg; Mother; Polly; Sam; Twaddles summary = "Where''s Mother?" Meg and Bobby Blossom demanded the moment they opened Mother Blossom gave hers to Bobby, and Aunt Polly handed hers to Meg, to age; he and Dot wanted to be thought just as old as Bobby and Meg. One for Dot," said Meg dividing, and giving Bobby his. Meg, Father Blossom had once said, saved a good many minutes that other Back of Louise sat Meg and Dot. Bobby and Twaddles were almost at the Mother Blossom said Dot and Twaddles could go, and in another minute Dot, of course, would run with Twaddles, and Meg and Bobby promised to "I want Dot to stay in the house to-day," said Mother Blossom, after "I don''t see why she says it''s going to snow," said Bobby to Meg, as Bobby and Meg helped Dot and Twaddles take back the papers and then it id = 28878 author = Hawley, Mabel C. title = Four Little Blossoms at Oak Hill School date = keywords = Blossom; Bobby; Mason; Meg; Miss; Mother; Mr.; Twaddles summary = Margaret was much better known as Meg. Then came the twins, Dot and Twaddles. "I wish we had a cat," said Meg the next morning, as she and Bobby Meg and Dot ran downstairs and found Twaddles and Bobby had tired of "Some of ''em might be valuable," said Bobby, when Meg asked him why he Presently Miss Wright went out, and Bobby led Meg up to the teacher. "My, I wouldn''t want to be in his shoes!" said Bobby, as he and Meg "Thought you had to go to school," Sam greeted Meg and Bobby. "I didn''t, honestly, Sam," said Meg. Bobby and the twins denied that they had had anything to do with "She''s all right," said Bobby carelessly, "Here''s the spring lot, Meg. See how muddy the path is." "I wonder where Bobby is," thought Meg uneasily, when Miss Mason''s When Meg and Bobby came home from school that afternoon they brought id = 29598 author = Hawley, Mabel C. title = Four Little Blossoms at Brookside Farm date = keywords = Aunt; Blossom; Bobby; Dot; Jud; Meg; Polly; Twaddles summary = "Mother won''t care," said Bobby, as the children were walking home. Meg and Bobby took turns carrying the dog home, and Twaddles mourned "Aunt Polly''s coming, Norah," said Meg, happily, as Norah was clearing "Do you suppose Mother will let us?" asked Dot, as Meg was helping her "Well, dearies," said Mother Blossom in answer, "Daddy and Aunt Polly "Well, I wouldn''t, not till Daddy comes home," said Aunt Polly, "Mother''s going--she said so," Meg reminded her aunt. She wanted her mother, and Twaddles and Meg and Bobby. Bobby and Meg took possession of the see-saw, and Dot and Twaddles "What are you going to do, Jud?" asked Dot, as Aunt Polly drove out of "I''ll watch ''em," promised Jud. So Meg and Bobby and Dot and Twaddles took off their shoes and "Now I''ll take Dot and Twaddles, and you and Meg hold hands," said id = 14626 author = Hayes, Clair W. (Clair Wallace) title = The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets; Or, The Fall of the German Navy date = keywords = Admiral; Brigadier; Captain; Essex; Frank; Hastings; Hetherton; Jack; Lord; Mole; british; german summary = "Aye, aye, sir," said the first officer, Lieutenant Frank Chadwick. "Take a look below, Frank," said Jack to his first officer. The bridge was turned over to the second officer, and Frank and Jack went "Yes, sir," Frank agreed, "Jack makes an A-1 captain." "Better turn in, Jack," said Frank. "Come in a moment before you turn in, if you wish," Jack said to Frank. "Tell you what, Jack," said Frank, after they had returned aboard the "I suppose, sir," said Jack, "now that the enemy submarines caught outside "And I suppose, sir," said Frank to Lord Hastings, "that another ship is "It would be a great time for the Germans to strike," said Jack one "Now tell me what you''re going to do, Jack," said Frank, as he followed "Now," said Jack, "I''m going to put you in command of the party, Frank. "May be the enemy, Jack," said Frank. id = 14711 author = Hayes, Clair W. (Clair Wallace) title = The Boy Allies Under the Sea; Or, The Vanishing Submarines date = keywords = Davis; Edwards; Frank; Hastings; Hawk; Jack; Lord; british; german summary = "Say," said Frank, "this is Lord Hastings'' motorboat. "I can explain that, sir," said the boy, turning to Lord Hastings. "Lord Hastings," said Jack quietly, "I assure you you are all mistaken. motorboat containing Lord Hastings, Jack, Frank, and a crew of four men; Jack and Lord Hastings dashed on, and Frank pulled himself up and took Frank and Lord Hastings now had taken their places with Jack behind the _The Hawk_, with Lord Hastings, Jack and Frank and the other few members "Good work, Frank," said Lord Hastings quietly, stepping forward. Lord Hastings went first and Frank and Jack The young German bowed, and Lord Hastings, Frank, and Jack went below. surface, Jack and Frank followed Lord Hastings to the bridge. "Well," said Lord Hastings to Frank and Jack, who stood beside him on Lord Hastings, Jack and Frank stood upon the bridge of the little id = 15227 author = Hays, Helen Ashe title = The Adventures of Prince Lazybones, and Other Stories date = keywords = Arthur; Boreas; Christmas; Florio; Franz; Graham; Joe; Knops; Leo; Lisa; Miss; Paz; Phil; Rachel; Schuyler; good; little summary = So saying, Knops turned down a little lane lighted by what looked like "Yes," said Leo, reviving, as he took a long draught of fresh cool air. "At home I like the kitchen," said Leo, with a little shrug. "I had an idea," said Leo, "that elves and fairies lived on rose leaves "I don''t know," said poor, tired Lisa, half asleep, after her long day''s "Indeed I am not," said Phil, a little sadly; "there are so many things "I thought you liked my people, Miss Rachel; but this poor Phil''s a "And I know it too, dear Lisa," said Phil pulling her down to him, and "So you are Phil''s good friend Lisa?" said Miss Rachel Schuyler, sitting "That is something _I_ cannot do," said Phil, as the boy came up to him "Come here, Nep," said Phil, "dear old fellow; good dog for taking care id = 20320 author = Hemyng, Bracebridge title = Jack Harkaway''s Boy Tinker Among The Turks Book Number Fifteen in the Jack Harkaway Series date = keywords = Abdullah; Bogey; CHAPTER; Captain; Chivey; Deering; Englishman; Figgins; Girdwood; Harkaway; Harry; Herbert; Jack; Lenoir; Markby; Mole; Mr.; Murray; Pasha; Pierre; Robinson; Thyra; Tinker; Turk; turkish summary = "Mr. Figgins," said Jack, in a voice of deep solemnity, "these Turks "What sort of a man is the pasha?" said the orphan, thinking of Jack''s "I should like to see his dear old face again," said Jack. like a Turk," said Jack, "all this wonderment would cease, and you It is now high time to give Mr. Mole''s letter which threw young Jack "Look out," said Jack, in a good loud whisper; "I''m coming now." "Jack, my dear boy," said Mole, "at last my time has arrived to become "Shall I write home to Mrs. Mole for you, sir?" said Jack. "Now, Mr. Mole, down you go," said Jack. "Now, Mr. Mole," said Jack, who was close behind the old gentleman, "Lucky it was not your head, Mr. Mole," said young Jack. legs; don''t you, Mr. Mole?" said young Jack. id = 28574 author = Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley) title = Connie Morgan in the Fur Country date = keywords = Black; Connie; Dean; Fort; Indian; Injun; James; Joe; Leloo; Merican; Morgan; Norman; North; René; Victor; Waseche summary = come to be out of grub?" asked Connie, when ''Merican Joe had lighted a ''Merican Joe shook his head: "I ain'' know--I can''t pull heem out. So Connie Morgan took the line from the hand of ''Merican Joe and as his Joe, and when the Indian made his way back, the boy pointed to Leloo. Leloo ain'' git mad for good mans." "He ain'' so good lak Injun dog," interrupted ''Merican Joe. Connie reached the man''s side and proceeded to scrape away the snow, "Leloo, he ain'' fool wit'' no fox tonight," answered ''Merican Joe. Connie started to place them close to the hot stove, but ''Merican Joe pack Connie produced the fox skin while the Indian lighted a fire. to fox trapping, and Connie told the Indian that he and ''Merican Joe had Connie waited for two days after ''Merican Joe returned from the trap id = 14313 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = One of the 28th: A Tale of Waterloo date = keywords = Captain; Conway; Denis; Desmond; Hall; Herbert; Jacques; Mabel; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Napoleon; O''Connor; Penfold; Ralph; Tallboys; Withers; british; french summary = "I have written to ask Ralph Conway to come and stay for a time with "He is not an old gentleman, Ralph," Mrs. Conway said almost angrily. "You have just come at the right moment, Mabel," Mr. Penfold said as time all taken their places by the guns, and Ralph and the other boys "You don''t mean to say that he is coming all that way?" Ralph said in perhaps, I shall persuade Mrs. Conway to come up with Ralph to town "I shall bear it in time, Ralph," his mother said, trying to smile "I don''t think he will turn out a bad sort of fellow," Ralph said. "I think it is a nice change," Ralph said, "and shall be very glad to "Well," Ralph said, "just go a little way to the right and left, and "I shall come over and see you O''Connor," Ralph said, "as soon as I id = 17403 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = The Cornet of Horse: A Tale of Marlborough''s Wars date = keywords = Adele; Chace; Colonel; Dessin; Dillon; Duyk; Eugene; France; Holliday; Hugh; Lord; Maria; Marlborough; Master; Monsieur; Prince; Rupert; Sir; William; dutch; french summary = "My name is Rupert Holliday, sir," the lad said, as the stranger "I have had good masters, sir," Rupert said, modestly; "and having "I think it well, Rupert," he said, after walking for some time in "I know it, madam," Rupert said, sadly; "but this will in no way "Mind this time," Rupert said, between his teeth, "for I will kill "It''s too big to think of, Master Rupert," Hugh said, and they "Better not interfere, Master Rupert," Hugh said. Presently Hugh said, "I must get rid of my sword, Master Rupert, it "I do not think that she is dead, Hugh," Rupert said. "I don''t call this fighting, Master Rupert," Hugh said, as they "Very well, sir," Rupert said, "I will be here in time; and as I am "Six days, if we do it all with the same horses," Rupert said; "and "Look here, good man, we are what I say," Rupert said. id = 17436 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = The Queen''s Cup date = keywords = Anna; Bertha; Captain; Carthew; Dominique; Frank; George; Greendale; Hawkins; Lady; Lechmere; Major; Mallett; Miss; Mr.; Osprey; Phantom summary = "I shall stay two or three days in town," Major Mallett said. these for a short time, Frank went round among the tenants, saying "You come at the right moment, Frank," she said, after they had "I have fixed on the Osprey, Major Mallett," Bertha Greendale said, "Do not think anything more about it, dear," Frank Mallett said, "You will call and see us, of course, Frank?" Lady Greendale said. "Nothing gone wrong in town, I hope, Major?" George said next day, "We could not want a better day, George," Frank said. "Bravo, good start," Frank said, as he looked round for the first "Captain," he said, when Hawkins came aft, "what men went ashore "I think that it is bad rather than good," Frank said. "I think, sir," Hawkins said, "as it is going to be a long voyage, "Good morning, sir," he said, touching his hat as Frank came up. id = 17546 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = The Lion of Saint Mark: A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century date = keywords = Bonito; Francis; Francisco; Genoa; Genoese; Giulia; Giuseppi; Hammond; Lido; Maria; Matteo; Messer; Mocenigo; Pisani; Polani; Ruggiero; Signor; Venice summary = "I have bought another gondola, father," Francis said the next morning. Before the day came Matteo Giustiniani told Francis a piece of news "The boat is like others," Giuseppi said carelessly; "but most men can "I fear, sir," Francis said modestly, "that I have given up more time "I don''t know which way to hope," Francis said gravely. "I fear, signor," Francis said, "that there is little hope of my were hid in that hut, signor," Francis said as the gondola rowed "Francis," his father said, "Signor Polani has had the kindness to make Matteo," Maria said, "for we shall have to be prisoners all day till "I don''t like losing the ship," Francis said. "It may be Pisani''s fleet," Francis said, as the ship was put round. said to Francis, as the men again dipped their oars into the water, and "Then we shall be passing the Genoese galleys, directly," Francis said. id = 17766 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = With Wolfe in Canada: The Winning of a Continent date = keywords = Aggie; Canadians; Captain; English; Fort; Horton; Indians; James; Jim; Montcalm; Mr.; Mrs.; Nat; Quebec; Richard; Sidmouth; Walsham; Wilks; Wolfe; french summary = little time watching James sail the boat, and then strode down to the "I said to Simon, ''He is a good-looking young fellow, is the squire''s "Yes, squire, and young Walsham came well out of it!" John said "I know James is good and kind, grampa," the girl said earnestly; "but "It is a waste of time," Colonel Washington said to James, one day, "But there would surely be enough left," James said, "to hold the fort "If there war any redskins left at the fort," Nat said to James, "they "I don''t think they mean business, this time, captain," Nat said in a "Now would be the time for them to attack," James Walsham said to his "The news has just come in that the expedition has sailed," James said "There is another canoe coming out, Nat," James said. "That is a French battery," James said. id = 18349 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = In the Irish Brigade: A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain date = keywords = Berwick; Colonel; Desmond; Duke; English; France; Ireland; James; Kennedy; Majesty; Mike; Monsieur; O''Carroll; O''Neil; Paris; Philip; Pointdexter; french; irish summary = you a new comrade, Desmond Kennedy, who, through the good offices "Hold the gate, Mike," Desmond said, "and they cannot get behind "I know little of life in Paris, Monsieur le Baron," Desmond said, Desmond Kennedy, an officer in O''Brien''s regiment, and an Irish "I am Desmond Kennedy, sir," the young officer said. "You are a lucky fellow, Kennedy," O''Neil said, when Desmond told "I do not think, Desmond," Philip de la Vallee said, as the baron "I begin to think, Kennedy," O''Neil said, "that the good fortune "Now, Mike," Desmond said, "I suppose, in a campaign, a good many "But not an end to work, O''Sullivan," Desmond Kennedy said. "I hope we shall meet no more of them, Mike," Desmond said, as "We shall sup in half an hour," he said to Desmond, when the man "Give me your hand, Mike," Desmond said to his follower, and, id = 18357 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = A Jacobite Exile Being the Adventures of a Young Englishman in the Service of Charles the Twelfth of Sweden date = keywords = Augustus; Captain; Carstairs; Charles; Charlie; Harry; Jervoise; Jew; King; Marmaduke; Mr.; Russians; Sir; Stanislas; Sweden; Warsaw; William; swedish summary = carry himself all the better if, like Charlie, he had an hour a day "You will know all about it in time, lad," his father said. "Yes, I think it is a good thing that I should know," Charlie "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at "As I know his face, sir," Charlie said eagerly, "could I not find him little news of what was going on outside the house, but Mr. Jervoise might be able to tell him something about his father, "There is not a soldier in his army but likes him," Charlie said "The king did not think of that," Charlie said. this time of the year," the count said to Charlie. "It is a quiet-looking little place," Charlie said, "and does but a "I think, Charlie," Harry said, "it would be a good thing for us to "He is both, sir," Charlie said; "but, like Major Jervoise, an id = 18813 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = The Tiger of Mysore: A Story of the War with Tippoo Saib date = keywords = Annie; Cornwallis; Dick; English; Father; Holland; Hyder; Ibrahim; India; Lord; Madras; Mysore; Palace; Rajah; Seringapatam; Surajah; Tippoo; Tripataly; british summary = "My position, Margaret," the Rajah said, after Dick had left the room, "I begin to feel quite at home," Dick said, at the end of that time. "It is too bad, Surajah," Dick said, as he looked down; "you ought to "I suppose, now that the sultan is away at war," Dick said, "his "We must be careful now, Surajah," Dick said, as, after a long day''s "That is good enough," Dick said, as they walked away. "That will be dry enough, by the time we want to start," Dick said. "I wonder whether Tippoo knows what they have given us," Dick said, "I hope," Dick said, as they returned from their ride, "that Tippoo As soon as the man had left, Dick said to Surajah: "You had better look at Surajah''s first," Dick said. years ago," Dick said, this time speaking in English. id = 18833 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = With Clive in India; Or, The Beginnings of an Empire date = keywords = Arcot; Calcutta; Captain; Charlie; Clive; Company; English; Europeans; French; Hossein; India; Madras; Mahratta; Marryat; Mr.; Peters; Sahib; Saint; Sepoys; Tim; Trichinopoli summary = next day the main body of the French attacked us, the guns of the "There are two ships coming from the south," Charlie said presently. A quarter of an hour later, Charlie and Peters joined Captain Clive in Company''s English troops, three hundred Sepoys, and three small guns. governor of Arni agreed to hold the town for Muhammud Ali. Clive moved on at once to Conjeveram, where thirty French troops and "Nonsense, Tim," Charlie said, opening the letter; "it''s the moonshee "It is a strong place," Charlie said to Tim Kelly, who was walking by Had Charlie appeared in his character as English officer, the rajah Not a shot was fired in return, Charlie ordering his men to lie down "I am an officer in the English Company''s service," Charlie said, "as returning on board ship, Charlie, followed by Tim and Hossein, and by "Half the night must be gone, Tim," Charlie said, "and I think, with id = 18868 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = With Kitchener in the Soudan: A Story of Atbara and Omdurman date = keywords = Abu; Berber; Colonel; England; General; Gregory; Hilliard; Hunter; Khalifa; Khartoum; Mahmud; Mr.; Nile; Omdurman; Sirdar; Zaki; british; dervish; egyptian summary = "I shall be happy to come in and have a chat," Gregory said, "but I do "I hope I shall see them at it, before long," Gregory said. "The General wants to speak to me," Gregory said, in Arabic. "You must give the horses a good allowance of grain," Gregory said, "I don''t think we could find a better place, Zaki," Gregory said, when, "It is a little uncertain when we shall return," the officer said, with "Look here," he said, "if we see the Dervishes coming in force, I shall Zaki went round to Gregory''s tent, and told him what Mahmud had said. He waved his hand, and the men came forward and again took Gregory to "You have saved my life, Zaki," Gregory said, taking his hand. "I heard of it, at the time," the Sirdar said, and motioned to Gregory "May I ask, General, what is to be done with the women?" Gregory said. id = 19206 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = Under Drake''s Flag: A Tale of the Spanish Main date = keywords = Captain; Drake; England; English; Francis; Gerald; Golden; Hind; Indians; Inquisition; John; Lima; Ned; Portuguese; Reuben; Spain; Spaniards; Ternate; Tom; spanish summary = Captain Drake and his men thought little of these things. Ned Hearne, who had received a kind word of greeting from Mr. Drake, had taken his place in the bow of one of the boats, lost in As they neared the ships the two boats separated, and Ned soon "It is going to be a terrible hot day," Ned said, "and with the sun "Now, my lads," Captain Drake said, "you must lose no time. "Our ship has been wrecked," Ned said, using his best Spanish. reached the boys that an English ship had come into those waters. came on board ship, Ned and Tom were called by the admiral into his king of that island came off to the ship in a great canoe, and "Our best way to look for water," Ned said, "will be to follow the "Upon what day do you think the ship will arrive?" Ned said, after id = 19714 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = With Frederick the Great: A Story of the Seven Years'' War date = keywords = Austrians; Count; Daun; Dresden; Drummond; Fergus; Frederick; French; Karl; Keith; Lindsay; Major; Marshal; Prague; Prince; Russians; Saxony; Thirza; Ziethen; prussian summary = "So you have got your uniform," the marshal said, as Fergus entered "Officers and men of the 3rd Royal Dragoon Guards," Keith said in a day Fergus joined his regiment, said to him: "So you have come to see us at last, young sir," he said to Fergus. order for the next day''s march came out, and two of the king''s is a good time of the year for going down the river," he said; "for Frederick''s army is within a day''s march; and I saw the troops Fergus, however, went with the king''s army, the king having said to "I think that you are in good hands now," the officer said. war is over," Fergus said, after a short pause; "although the king On the following day Fergus started, riding the new horse the count "I shall be ready at any time," Fergus said; and then, formally id = 20207 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = Under Wellington''s Command: A Tale of the Peninsular War date = keywords = Bull; Ciudad; Colonel; Dick; French; Herrara; Massena; O''Connor; O''Grady; Portugal; Ryan; Salamanca; Spaniards; Terence; Wellington; british; portuguese; spanish summary = Two days later, Terence received orders to march instantly with his "Thank God the British army has escaped!" Terence said, after On leaving Zadorra, the French officer in command said to Terence: "It was an awful time," the officer said, "and I think our army "I think that it is a very good plan, major," Terence said. The French major took the command of one party, and asked Terence French soldiers were ready to show themselves good comrades to men them, Terence shouted in French to the Jersey men to fall back on "We are two British officers," Terence said. "That is a good sign," Terence said, to an English officer who was "This has been a good day''s work, Terence," he said when, that "Who are you, sir?" the French officer said to Ryan. the hands of the French," Terence said, as he and Ryan rode on id = 20641 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = Through Three Campaigns: A Story of Chitral, Tirah and Ashanti date = keywords = Afridis; Ashantis; Brigade; Bullen; Captain; Chitral; Colonel; Coomassie; General; Ghoorkhas; Hallett; Lieutenant; Lisle; Major; Mr.; Pioneers; Sikhs; british; man summary = "They are good men, the white officers," another said. Up to the time when he joined the regiment, Lisle had heard a good going on duty, when we arrive at the end of a day''s march in good "I am sure it is Bullen," one of the officers said, "for when I came discovered anything like food of which men could carry twelve days'' At two o''clock the next day, the rest of the force came into camp. "Here!" the officer said to Lisle, "do you think you can pick off seen advancing in force, but Lieutenant Grant sent out thirty men While the men returned the enemy''s fire, he looked round for some "No," Lisle said, "I left the regiment in the march to the relief Captain Cox and thirty men went into the bush, to turn the enemy''s "The troops have had a very heavy day, Bullen," the colonel said, id = 28190 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = A Chapter of Adventures date = keywords = Arthur; Ben; Bill; Godstone; Jack; Jim; Joe; Leigh; Mr.; Mrs.; Robson; Tom; Tucker summary = sea-boats; for they have at times to live in rough water that would "We did well this morning, mother," Jack said as he came downstairs in a "The boats will soon be coming back now," Jack said hopefully. "Hooray!" Jack said after a minute; "there comes the boat out of the Jack kept his presence of mind; he knew that the boat was close at hand, to look far ahead in the face of this wind and rain." Jack went forward "Nothing like a good sleep, Jack, when you have had a hard day''s work; "That''s right, Jack," the captain said as the lad mounted to the poop; "I should not mind a change of wind a bit, sir," Jack said; "it would "Look here, Arthur," Jack said, "I will stand under that opening, and "Look, Jim, over there to the right," Jack said. id = 28857 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = Captain Bayley''s Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California date = keywords = Abe; Adams; Alice; Barkley; Bayley; Captain; Dick; England; Evan; Frank; Fred; Harry; Henty; Hiram; Holl; Indians; Injins; John; Litter; Mr.; Mrs.; Norris; Westminster; illustration summary = "The best thing you can do, Alice," Fred replied, as Frank stood looking "I don''t mind," the girl said staunchly, "it''s Frank''s way, and I like "And I did come in," Frank said smilingly, "and only just in time I was, "Oh, I expect he got some one to help him," Frank said; "and the little "Oh yes, sir," Harry said eagerly, "I think I should like those best of "He is a wonderful boy that son of yours, Mrs. Holl," Frank said, "I can tell you, lad," the latter said one day, when, after passing St. Louis, they had entered the waters of the Missouri, "thar have been "They are off in good time," Frank said; "I did not think they would "They are coming," Frank said; "but they must be a good way off, for "I tell you what, Abe," Frank said, a short time after their arrival, id = 29756 author = Henty, G. A. (George Alfred) title = The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale of Ancient Egypt date = keywords = Ameres; Amuba; CHAPTER; Chebron; Chigron; Egypt; Egyptians; God; Jethro; Meroe; Mysa; Nile; Osiris; Plexo; Ptylus; Rebu; Ruth; Sea; Thebes; man summary = "And the king, my father?" Amuba said, struggling to his feet. "What a host!" Jethro said to Amuba, who, after having his arm dressed "I can speak a little," Jethro said; "but not nearly so well as Amuba. "That was the first time I had ever fought with men," Amuba said; "but "This is not your feeding-time, you know," Chebron said, looking at Chebron and Amuba now took their places on the two rafts; and the men, "Oh, here you are, Jethro!" Chebron said, seeing the Rebu and the men "Is it not strange, Jethro," Amuba said when Chebron had gone into the "Chebron, tell Mysa to come here," Ameres said, and the lad at once "Come, Chebron," Amuba said, "it will not do to give way to fear; we "Jethro," Amuba said, "you told me you were going to escort Mysa one "I shall go with Chebron, and you, and Amuba," Mysa said positively. id = 19936 author = Herbert, Minie title = Willie the Waif date = keywords = Blair; Bob; Elton; Jesus; Miss; Mrs.; Willie; little summary = "I''m so glad you''ve come ''ome Bob," said Willie. "I say, Bob," said Willie, when they had finished, "''ave yer ''ad a good day "Never mind, Willie," said Bob, "we''ll go and sit in the park again "Poor little chap!" said the woman, looking at the younger boy. beside the children she prayed--"Dear Jesus, these two little boys want You "Yes," said Willie; "but where is ''e, Bob?" "Mrs. Blair," said Willie eagerly, "can you tell us the way to Jesus?" ''e said ''e wanted all little boys like Willie an'' me to be good so''s we "Say ''men, Bob," said Willie, "like the lady did." "Why, Willie, my little man," she said, "you didn''t come to see me last Miss Elton found time in the morning to come round to Mrs. Blair''s to see if Willie was able to come. ["See, Gladys," she said; "this is my little boy Willie."] id = 23433 author = Herford, Oliver title = The Kitten''s Garden of Verses date = keywords = Kitten; illustration summary = The Kitten''s Garden KITTEN _net_, $1.00 The Kitten''s Garden _of_ Verses The Kitten''s Garden _of_ Verses There''s a funny little kitten that tries to look like me, He grew so big I think he stretched half-way across the lawn. When People think that Kittens play, Kitten''s Night Thought Kitten''s Night Thought Good and Bad Kittens Good and Bad Kittens Kittens, you are very little, Cats like these are put away Where little Foreign Kittens play, Oh, good Kind Gardener, big and brown, A Kitten must not mew for meat, My Bed is like a little Bark, He is the Kitten of a Dog, The Moon is like a big round cheese And like a cheese grows less each night, And Human People, when they eat The Kitten mews outside the Door, Then I, the Dangerous Kitten, prowl Why Dogs are "good" and Cats are "poor" Ever a Kitten can do. id = 19197 author = Herr, Charlotte B. (Charlotte Bronte) title = How Freckle Frog Made Herself Pretty date = keywords = Mary summary = was a pink parasol, and, best of all, a dear little muff, made of At first little Marian loved to dress Big Mary in all these So little Marian dressed Big Mary in the blue silk trimmed with Now little Miss Freckle Frog lived under the big rock. Every day when Big Mary sat in the sunshine, Freckle Frog crept poor little Freckle Frog wished that she had a blue silk dress with lace, and a pink parasol like Big Mary. Now it happened, too, that it was just about the time for Mr. Robin Redbreast to give his big party in the orchard, and little beautiful as Big Mary at the party!" He made Big Mary laugh, but Freckle Frog had a bright his party, and Big Mary, who was well enough by that time to go come, Little Freckle Frog, and wear our best dresses, too." id = 13898 author = Heyliger, William title = Don Strong, Patrol Leader date = keywords = Andy; Bobbie; Don; Foxes; Mr.; Ritter; Scoutmaster; Ted; Tim; Wall summary = "Tim won''t get my vote," said Bobbie. "Tim Lally wants it," said Bobbie. "I guess I''ll take a crack at being patrol leader," said Tim. Bobbie looked up quickly. "It''s staying in the lead that counts," said Don. The shrill of Mr. Wall''s whistle brought the scouts to attention again. "When I asked Bobbie for his vote," said Tim, "it wasn''t fair. Every scout knew at once that Tim had said something. "Let Bobbie keep out of the way," said Tim. Don looked up quickly. "Look here, Tim," he said; "what''s the use of stewing around this way? "That''s what I''ve been telling him," said Tim. A minute later Don faced the first batter. "I''m as good a scout as you," Tim said passionately. Tim came to the meeting as clean as any scout in the troop. "I guess I can do all right now working nights with Alex," Tim said id = 20043 author = Higgins, Charlotte M. title = The Angel Children or, Stories from Cloud-Land date = keywords = Cybele; Genevieve; God; Hepsa; King; LEE; Maggie; Ruth; Susan; child summary = Genevieve lived in a large, handsome house, which had beautiful gardens Hepsa looked very sharply upon little Genevieve as she replied, A bright thought came into Genevieve''s little head. "May I teach you to read?" asked Genevieve, looking into Hepsa''s eyes Genevieve went to her mother, and told her what a strange little girl learn, and saw her little teacher reading so readily; and her mother felt that the books Hepsa had studied, and the little girl who came so Some time after this, Genevieve''s father and mother went away from that thought of the poor aunt who was sick, and of the mother who lay away in loved to think about the Great King who had taken her mother away, and she was obliged to think over the beautiful things her mother had said When the old woman saw how Ruth looked after it, she said to her: id = 21034 author = Hill, Grace Brooks title = The Corner House Girls at School date = keywords = Agnes; Billy; Corner; Dot; House; Kenway; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Murphy; Neale; O''Neil; Rufus; Ruth; Sorber; Tess; Trix; Uncle; girl summary = "Oh, fine, Ruth!" cried Agnes, the twelve-year-old, suddenly seizing the "Then," said Neale O''Neil, winking at the girls, "let''s turn Billy Bumps "I tell you what to do," said Neale to the little girl. The Corner House girls--especially Ruth and Agnes--began to feel the You have a right to laugh," said Neale, as Agnes fell "We''re the only folks he has, I guess, Dot," said Tess, as Agnes went The girls of the old Corner House learned that Neale was up early on Agnes told Ruth that she believed Neale never turned a corner "I''m sure I don''t know," said the oldest Corner House girl. "I suppose the Kenway girls will know," said Neale, doubtfully. "Of course we can trust Neale," said the older Corner House girl, Corner House girls were such friends with Neale O''Neil," and she walked Neale looked serious when he walked over to the two Corner House girls. id = 18667 author = Hinkle, Thomas C. (Thomas Clark) title = Doctor Rabbit and Brushtail the Fox date = keywords = Brushtail; Doctor; Rabbit summary = "He''s Brushtail the Fox," Doctor Rabbit said. heard Chatty Squirrel scolding Brushtail the Fox. Doctor Rabbit, to Brushtail the Fox ran after Doctor Rabbit as fast as he could go, but That surely surprised Brushtail, but when he saw Doctor Rabbit''s home When Brushtail slunk away through the bushes, Doctor Rabbit called to Doctor Rabbit did not see Brushtail the Fox again for several days. "Perhaps," thought Doctor Rabbit, "old Brushtail is in there right now While Doctor Rabbit was looking at Mrs. Brushtail she yawned, Doctor Rabbit thought to himself, "Mrs. Brushtail is going over to the Rabbit saw Mrs. Brushtail coming through the woods. As soon as Doctor Rabbit heard Farmer Roe coming through the woods he said Doctor Rabbit to himself, "is where Mr. and Mrs. Brushtail and Brushtail the Fox. That was one fine thing about Doctor Rabbit--he Then Doctor Rabbit saw his mistake, for when Brushtail the Fox heard id = 19915 author = Hoffmann, Heinrich title = Slovenly Betsy date = keywords = Betsy; illustration summary = Miss Betsy took no pains; Nice little boys and girls were there, THE DREADFUL STORY OF PAULINE AND THE MATCHES Mamma and Nurse went out one day, And kind Mamma and Nurse had told her, And Mamma often burns the same. And arms and hands, and eyes and nose; "Here, Charlotte," said Mamma one day. And soon upon the ground let fall While Charlotte hid her face and cried. Such was a kind mother''s advice. "I pray you now, my little child," The little girls whom now you''ll see The little girls whom now you''ll see Soon as she saw her mother stand, And many a little gift obtained; Now Minnie was a pretty girl, Now to her little sister Bess This Minnie longed for (envious child), One day, upon some bee-hives near how good it looks!" she cries, Upon her little bed, "Fie!" said her mother, "don''t you know, id = 20853 author = Holbrook, Florence title = Northland Heroes date = keywords = Balder; Beowulf; Frithiof; Helge; Ingeborg; King; Ring summary = Hilding saw that the viking''s son dared to love the daughter of a king, In the great palace stood the old King Bele and his friend, Thorsten "Sons of my heart," said the king gently, "my life on earth is ending. long friendship King Bele urged his sons and Frithiof to be friends too. But King Helge refused Frithiof''s words with scorn, saying: "Our sister So in anger did the noble Frithiof leave the presence of King Helge, Over the sea sailed Frithiof with his friends in the good ship _Ellide_ he went with his good sword to the country of the old King Ring. than usual, Frithiof entered the hall of King Ring to take leave of his From the home of King Ring Frithiof fared to seek his father''s grave in But Hygelac, the great king, said wisely: "Brave men go to war with id = 22420 author = Holbrook, Florence title = The Book of Nature Myths date = keywords = Great; Pages; STORY; Spirit; illustration summary = perish," he said, "but you little, gentle flame, shall have wings and One day the woodpecker said to the Great Spirit, "Men do not like me. The Great Spirit said, "If you wish men to love you, you must be good to One day the Great Spirit asked all the animals that he had made to come "The serpent shall have the frog''s blood," said the Great Spirit. One night the mole came to the quail and said, "Your little son is in "Come to me, every bird that flies," said the Great Father. "Yes," said the Father, "even my little humming-bird can help me." land." So the rich man said, "Come in the morning, and we shall soon see "Oh, you must know us well," said a man coming out into the light. bird said, "Great oak-tree, you are so strong, will you not let me live id = 14893 author = Hooker, Forrestine C. (Forrestine Cooper) title = Prince Jan, St. Bernard date = keywords = Antoine; Brother; Hospice; Jan; Prince; Rollo; Shorty; William summary = time," said Brother Antoine, running his hand along Jan''s back. The visitors and the monk did not know what Jan said, but the other dogs The kind, grey eyes looked at Jan, then the man stooped over Brother Antoine lifted Jan''s nose and the pup looked into the monk''s The boy smiled into Jan''s eyes, but he did not know what the dog was of an orange tree, and Jan kept close at hand, watching the little Jan wagged his tail slightly, but kept his eyes on the old man''s Each day, now, Jan followed the captain into the long room where dogs old man''s leg, but it kept a sharp watch on the big dog. face went deep into Jan''s heart as the poundmaster, lifting the dog''s sitting together, the old man looked at the dog and said, "Jan, your "Come along, Jan," the old man was smiling, and the dog trotted beside id = 15169 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Bobbsey Twins in a Great City date = keywords = Bert; Bobbsey; Flossie; Freddie; Laddie; Mr.; Mrs.; Nan; Whipple summary = Flossie and Freddie, hand in hand, skated ahead a little way. Bert and Nan skated on ahead, knowing that Flossie and Freddie would try "Oh, the ice-boat is running away with Flossie and Freddie!" cried Nan, as While Flossie and Freddie were being driven home by the woodchopper, Mr. and Mrs. Bobbsey, with Bert and Nan, left far behind on the ice when the Mrs. Bobbsey led Nan and Bert and Flossie and Freddie to one But if Mr. Bobbsey thought he was going to find Flossie and Freddie soon Mrs. Bobbsey, Nan, Bert, none of them, had seen the little twins rush past Led by Mr. Bobbsey, Bert and Nan, with Flossie and Freddie trailing on to have Freddie and Flossie, as well as Nan and Bert, come in to play with "Yes, Nan and Bert are getting a little older," said Mrs. Bobbsey. "We''re part of the Bobbsey twins," said Freddie. id = 16756 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Bobbsey Twins at the County Fair date = keywords = Bert; Bobbsey; Flossie; Freddie; Mr.; Mrs.; Nan summary = "And aren''t you glad, too, Bert?" Flossie Bobbsey, who had first asked room had been saved in this one for Bert, Nan, Flossie and Freddie. "I''ll give you some of mine," offered Nan. Flossie and Freddie were too excited, looking at sights along the road, Bert and Nan, with Flossie and Freddie, had come back from Cedar Camp, "Bert, go call your father," said Mrs. Bobbsey, for her husband had gone "That''s Flossie," said Nan. Again came the voice of a little child, crying either in fear or in children," and she looked at Bert and Nan. The older Bobbsey twins shook their heads. Bert and Nan, with Flossie and Freddie, were gathering flowers not far Bert and Nan, with Flossie and Freddie, had good times at the country So while Nan stayed with Flossie, Freddie started off by himself to look We''ll save Flossie and Freddie," said Mr. Bobbsey. id = 16956 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue Playing Circus date = keywords = Ben; Brown; Bunker; Bunny; Grandpa; Splash; Sue summary = "And what are you going to do?" asked Bunny Brown''s sister Sue. Grandpa Brown, who was walking down the path at the side of the Bunny Brown said, he did know a little bit about climbing. "You look just like the circus man," said Sue. For one of the men in the Even Wango, the queer monkey pet of Mr. Winkler, the old sailor, liked Bunny and Sue. But they had not seen Wango for some time now; not since coming to the Ben Hall laughed, and looked at Bunny and Sue in a queer sort of way. "Bunny and I got up the circus first," said Sue, "and then the big boys BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE PLAYING CIRCUS BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE PLAYING CIRCUS BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE PLAYING CIRCUS BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE PLAYING CIRCUS BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE PLAYING CIRCUS id = 17064 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Story of a Plush Bear date = keywords = Arthur; Bear; Claus; Doll; Plush summary = the toys who don''t like it," said the Plush Bear. The Plush toy was looking straight at the Polar Bear and the Ever since he had seen the Plush Bear through the window of Santa Claus'' None of the toys, except the Plush Bear, had seen the Eskimo boy, and "Look!" said Ski, the Eskimo boy, as he pulled the Plush Bear out from about the little Eskimo boy, and how his father left the Plush Bear in "There you are!" said the toy workman as he came in with the Plush Bear "I''ll take this Plush Bear!" said Santa Claus that evening, as he began "Oh, what fun I''ll have with my Plush Bear!" said the fat boy, as he "And I think my Plush Bear would like it, too," said Arthur. little fat boy taking his Plush Bear and Nettie her Rag Doll. "Then that''s the last of your Plush Bear," said Arthur''s father. id = 17095 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue on an Auto Tour date = keywords = Brown; Bunny; Dix; Mr.; Mrs.; Sue; Tad; Uncle summary = Bunny Brown and his Sister Sue were two wise little children, wiser than called "Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Big Woods," which is just Go and love your mother for a change!" laughed Mr. Brown as he squirmed away from Bunny and Sue, who had hugged him and "Well," said Mr. Brown, after he had told Bunny, Sue and their mother "And then Sue saw Fred coming home--in by the back way," added Bunny, "Look here, Sue and Bunny," said Mr. Brown, a bit firmly but still "We''re coming!" cried Bunny and Sue, and with last looks at the big car, "Well, I''m glad you came in time," said Mrs. Brown, as she led Bunny "Well, I hope Bunny gets the dogs clean this time," said Mrs. Brown as This is what Mrs. Brown, Bunny and Sue said as Uncle Tad, dripping wet, id = 17096 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Camp Rest-A-While date = keywords = Brown; Bunker; Bunny; Mr.; Splash; Sue; Tom summary = that Bunny Brown and his sister Sue lived with their father and mother, trouble--Bunny Brown and his sister Sue, or Wango, the queer little But when Mother Brown went into Bunny''s room Sue was not "We won''t," promised Bunny Brown and his sister Sue. That week began the work of getting ready to go to camp. "Good-bye!" called Bunny and Sue to some of their little boy and girl Bunny Brown and his sister Sue, their mother, Uncle Tad and even Splash Daddy Brown struck at something in the water, and Bunny and Sue, running Bunny Brown and his sister Sue, with their father, mother, Uncle Tad and When Mr. Brown, Bunny, Sue and Bunker Blue came back from their little BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT CAMP-REST-A-WHILE BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT CAMP-REST-A-WHILE BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT CAMP-REST-A-WHILE BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT CAMP-REST-A-WHILE id = 17097 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Big Woods date = keywords = Brown; Bunny; Eagle; Feather; Mr.; Mrs.; Sue; Tom summary = "Bunny can''t come, ''cause we''re playing soldier and Indian," said Sue. Bunny Brown and his sister Sue liked it in the big woods that stretched woods that morning when Mrs. Brown called Bunny and Sue to do something book in the series, called "Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Camp So Bunny played with the Teddy bear a bit, while Sue looked at the toy Mrs. Brown gave Bunny the milk pail, and soon he and Sue, leaving Splash I''m not afraid of the _dog_, Bunny Brown," said Sue. Letting the old man take the pail, Bunny and Sue went to look at the "I''ll lead her away and tie her," said Uncle Tad. Bunny and Sue heard him tramping up from his tent to theirs and then he Holding the hands of Bunny and his sister Sue, one on either side, Mr. Brown started on a little search around the tents. id = 17118 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms Or Lost in the Wilds of Florida date = keywords = Alice; Bunn; Dixon; Miss; Mr.; Paul; Pennington; Pertell; Russ; Ruth; Sneed; Towne summary = Alice blushed, and her sister Ruth looked sharply at Miss Laura Dixon, Alice and Ruth DeVere, with Russ Dalwood and Paul Ardite, were standing They''ve got him!" cried Paul, as the boat came up to the actor in "Don''t be silly!" laughed Alice, while Russ gave Mr. Sneed a meaning look some little time, too, for when she turned to look at her sister, Alice As the two advanced toward Ruth and Alice the girls heard Russ Miss Pennington, coming on deck where Ruth and Alice stood. Russ, who had been standing near Ruth and Alice, suddenly started for his "Good stunt on for to-morrow," said Russ, coming up behind Ruth, and "It''s like a house-boat!" cried Alice in delight, as she and Ruth drama, Ruth and Alice, with Paul Ardite, got into a small boat. rehearsal Ruth, Alice, Mrs. Maguire and Paul went through the little id = 17276 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Story of a Candy Rabbit date = keywords = Candy; Doll; Madeline; Rabbit summary = egg the Candy Rabbit had ever seen, and there was a little glass window send Madeline a nice Bunny." And then the Candy Rabbit felt himself "Well, now I am going on a journey," said the Candy Rabbit to himself, "And I''m going to show Dorothy my Candy Rabbit!" cried Madeline. "What a pretty Candy Rabbit!" said Dorothy to Madeline. "Goodness, I hope that cat isn''t after me!" thought the Candy Rabbit. "How?" asked the Candy Rabbit, wondering what was going to happen. "Give Madeline''s Candy Rabbit a ride on the end of the kite tail," went "Ah, a Candy Rabbit and a Sawdust Doll!" exclaimed the organ man''s girl. "How did my little girl''s Candy Rabbit get in your basket?" asked "I want to show you my Candy Rabbit again," Madeline said to her little Tom saw Madeline''s Candy Rabbit on the table, and, as the other boys and id = 17277 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Story of a Monkey on a Stick date = keywords = Doll; Herbert; Monkey; Rabbit summary = "I''m a Monkey on a Stick," answered the toy chap in the box. "Yes. It''s my birthday Monkey," went on the little boy. He isn''t a live monkey," said Herbert. "I thought Mary brought a lamb to school," said the Monkey on a Stick, the ink splashed on the Monkey and the Doll," said the janitor. "Oh, I just love this Monkey!" said the little girl. "Here is your Monkey on a Stick, Herbert," said the teacher. "How can we make my Monkey stay on your Carlo''s back?" asked Herbert, as tell you where my stick is, Johnnie," said the Monkey to the little Well, I like a little light," said the Monkey. "And I suppose Herbert is looking for me now," said the Monkey. All the while the Monkey and Candy Rabbit were talking, Herbert, Dick So, as it happened, Herbert''s Monkey and Madeline''s Candy Rabbit were id = 17412 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Bobbsey Twins Or, Merry Days Indoors and Out date = keywords = Bert; Bobbsey; Charley; Danny; Flossie; Freddie; Mr.; Mrs.; Nan; Rugg summary = "This is going to be white, like the lace window curtains," replied Nan. While Freddie and Flossie watched her with deep interest, she took a "Bert broke my boiler!" said Freddie, and began to cry. The excitement increased, and Mrs. Bobbsey came forth, followed by Freddie and Flossie, who had just "Nan and Bert can go to school," said Mrs. Bobbsey. "For shame, Danny Rugg, to hit Bert so hard as that!" cried Nan. "Why, Bert, what makes you sleep so soundly this morning?" said Mrs. Bobbsey. "It was just splendid!" said Nan to Bert, on the way home. "Oh, it is pleasure enough just to sail around," said Nan. Many other boys and girls wished a ride on the ice boat, and in the end "Freddie can make a little cake while we make a big one," said Bert. "Oh, Bert, not so hard!" said Nan, and ran to open the back door. id = 17492 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Six Little Bunkers at Cousin Tom''s date = keywords = Bunker; Cousin; Laddie; Margy; Rose; Russ; Tom summary = "Is sand the best place to dig for gold?" Rose wanted to know. "Yes, but the answer to my riddle is a _big_ hole," said Laddie. "Yes, we''ll have cute little beds to sleep in," said Mother Bunker. Mrs. Bunker, who had left Rose in charge of Margy and Mun Bun, came out She began at Russ, and went to Rose, to Violet, to Laddie, and to Margy, "Are all the six little Bunkers here?" Cousin Tom wanted to know, with a I do!" cried Mun Bun and Laddie, and the girls, Rose also, said "And it will be time for you, Russ and Rose, in a little while," said Daddy Bunker looked for some little time longer, pulling the sand about "Yes, Laddie has a crab," said Daddy Bunker. "I think the crab fishing will be good to-day," said Daddy Bunker. "Come on, Mun Bun and Margy!" called Rose as she saw Russ and Laddie id = 17679 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Story of a Nodding Donkey date = keywords = Claus; Donkey; Joe; Nodding; Santa summary = Nodding Donkey was an especially fine toy, and, as has been said, his "Yes," went on Santa Claus, and he looked right at the Nodding Donkey, The Nodding Donkey was at last on Earth in a toy store, and there, it "Yes, the Nodding Donkey will be a fine toy for Christmas," said Mr. Mugg, looking over the tops of his glasses at the new arrival. "I think the store looks very well as it is," thought the Nodding Donkey And as the Nodding Donkey, standing beside the white China Cat, looked When the China Cat said: "Here comes the Policeman!" the Nodding Donkey, The Nodding Donkey looked to one side and there he saw a toy Policeman, "My little boy thinks he would like the Nodding Donkey in the window," "Good-by, Nodding Donkey!" called Joe to his toy, as he was driven away; id = 17761 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Six Little Bunkers at Grandpa Ford''s date = keywords = Bunker; Ford; Grandpa; Laddie; Mun; Rose; Russ summary = have told you, Russ, Rose, Laddie, Vi, Margy, and Mun Bun. I have told "I''m terrible glad you came, Grandpa Ford," said Mun Bun, as he sat "You know," went on Grandpa Ford, as Russ and Rose listened outside, "What does it all mean?" asked Daddy Bunker, while Grandpa Ford looked Then, after Russ and Rose had gone away, Grandpa Ford told Mr. and Mrs. Bunker more about the strange doings at his house, which was surrounded little Bunkers got sweets, Russ and Laddie each bought a five-cent "We''d better holler for mother!" said Laddie, as Mun Bun, looking over "It looks like snow," said Grandpa Ford to the conductor, when it was said Grandpa Ford, who came in just then with Daddy Bunker. Rose and Russ heard their father ask Grandpa Ford: As Daddy Bunker had said, there were skates for Russ, Rose, Laddie and id = 17878 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Bunny Brown and his Sister Sue Giving a Show date = keywords = Brown; Bunny; Lucile; Mart; Mr.; Mrs.; Sue; Treadwell summary = Bunny Brown looked up at his sister Sue, holding a bit of syrup-covered At any rate Bunny Brown and his sister Sue certainly had fun playing out "Well, our Red Cross Chapter certainly needs money," remarked Mrs. Brown, with a sigh; "but I''m afraid you can''t help us any, Bunny." But she hardly knew Bunny Brown and his sister Sue. On to the hardware store hurried the group of children. tree now, Bunny turned to Sue and asked her what she had said. with Sue, while Mrs. Brown, Bunny and Mart followed. "Come on, Sue!" cried Bunny Brown. sight of Bunny Brown, who was still on the trapeze, went sister Sue. CHAPTER XVIII BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE PLAYING CIRCUS BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE PLAYING CIRCUS BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT AUNT LU''S CITY HOME BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT AUNT LU''S CITY HOME id = 18461 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Six Little Bunkers at Mammy June''s date = keywords = Armatage; Bunker; June; Laddie; Mammy; Margy; Mother; Mun; Rose; Russ summary = "He hasn''t got the croup!" Rose cried again, while Russ began to laugh "Of course she does, Mun Bun," said Rose, quickly hugging the little "Yes," said Mun Bun, grabbing at the colored boy''s cold, wet hand. "Here he is, Mother," said Russ, entering the hall with the colored boy. Russ, and Rose, and Violet, and Laddie, and Margy, and Mun Bun where "Let me have dat mouf organ, little boy," said Sam, observing Laddie''s Mun Bun was not a very disobedient little boy; but as Daddy Bunker said, Russ and Rose Bunker scarcely realized that the chances of the big "You talk pretty good, I guess, Mun Bun," said Russ. "She''s got to have help," said the wireless operator, and Russ and Rose Russ Bunker looked very funny--Rose said he did--when he suddenly came "I know it wasn''t, Russ," said Daddy Bunker, with a pride that the "But Rose is right, Laddie," said Russ. id = 18699 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Moving Picture Girls at Sea or, A Pictured Shipwreck That Became Real date = keywords = Alice; Brisco; Captain; Ellen; Jack; Jepson; Mary; Mr.; Pertell; Russ; Ruth summary = Ruth and Alice DeVere were moving picture girls, which you have probably of Ruth and Alice, was Russ; Paul Ardite, who played juvenile leads; Pop Ruth, on her way to explain to sailor Jack Jepson what was wanted of him ask it as a favor, Miss," and he looked from Ruth to Alice. No more than a baby!" and Jack Jepson looked from Ruth to Alice, "I could come any time," Jepson answered, and Alice noted that the old "Yes, this play acting business is new to me, too," said Captain Brisco. Yes, of course," said Captain Brisco, who with Mr. Pertell came forward just then. "Oh, trust Captain Brisco for that," Alice said. found Captain Brisco, Jack Jepson and the others hard at work making the "You''ll have to wait a bit," Russ called to Ruth, Alice and Paul. "Yes, I think Russ has enough pictures," Mr. Pertell said in answer to id = 19171 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Moving Picture Girls; Or, First Appearances in Photo Dramas date = keywords = Alice; Dalwood; Dixon; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Paul; Pertell; Russ; Ruth; daddy summary = "It''s good news, Russ!" called Alice, as he departed across the hall. There was no need for Ruth and Alice to ask their father what had "What would Ruth say if she saw me now?" Alice asked, as she and Russ Alice liked the appearance of Mr. Pertell, manager of the Comet Film "This is Miss Alice DeVere," began Russ, "and she has come to you "Well?" asked Ruth, as Alice entered the apartment a little later, Russ Dalwood had come in and had greeted Ruth and Alice, and "Did you enjoy yourself, Alice?" asked Ruth, a little later that "Have you got a part you like, Ruth?" asked Alice, when she had "Did you like your part, Ruth?" asked Russ, after Alice had allowed "Shall we, Ruth?" asked Alice, with a queer little look at her Alice went to tell Ruth the good news. id = 19294 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Outdoor Girls on Pine Island; Or, A Cave and What It Contained date = keywords = Allen; Amy; Betty; Frank; Grace; Irving; Mollie; Mrs.; Outdoor; Roy; boy; girl; look; picture summary = Early the next morning Mollie hailed Betty as the Little Captain went up "Now, please, girls," said Betty, fearing a storm, "don''t let''s "I''m not sure but it looks like----" Grace paused a moment, then said "I''ve had an awfully good time," said Grace, then added, irrelevantly: "Leave your hat here, Allen," said Mollie, and Betty threw him a merry "Oh, Grace, you''re a dear when you look resigned like that," said Betty, "Yes, if that were you and I, Grace," said Betty, "the boys would say The Outdoor Girls and their boy friends made good time for the rest of "Girls," cried Betty, "this looks like a regular adventure island. "If you are thinking of girls," said Allen, as Mollie and Grace came up "I know it," said Betty soothingly, while the boys looked on, curious to "I think Amy likes Conway," said Grace, then turning to Betty she asked id = 19295 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Outdoor Girls at Ocean View; Or, The Box That Was Found in the Sand date = keywords = Allen; Amy; Betty; Grace; Mollie; Mr.; Nelson; Ocean; Percy; Roy; View; girl summary = a poster girl, Betty said), while Amy, like the quiet little mouse which "We have taken a fine cottage at the shore--Ocean View," said Betty, "Did they, Mr. Nelson?" asked Amy, catching sight of Betty''s father "And so sweet of you to ask us down, Betty dear!" declared Grace. Thus cried the girls in turn, Betty appealing to Allen in an aside to It took some little time, but at last Betty and Allen, who were working "What are you doing, Betty Nelson?" asked Grace, coming in from a walk "What sort of men were they?" asked Betty of the girl who had given the "Why are you going that way?" asked Grace, as Mollie and Betty, who had "That''s right, little girl!" exclaimed Betty. taken Betty and Amy out for a little run, and were now coming back, to "And Betty and Amy are not up at the cottage?" asked Mollie. id = 19311 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Outdoor Girls in Florida; Or, Wintering in the Sunny South date = keywords = Amy; Betty; Ford; Gem; Grace; Hammond; Isaac; Loon; Mollie; Mr.; Stonington; Tom; Uncle summary = "Here come Amy and Mollie," went on Betty, as she glanced from the "Now look here, Grace Ford!" exclaimed Betty briskly, pausing a moment "Don''t mind them, Amy," said Grace quickly, as she turned about, placing "The girls--my chums--are in there," said Grace quickly. how Betty, Amy, Mollie and Grace had gone on a walking trip, and how The four girls I have already named--Grace Ford, Mollie Billette, Betty good news to cheer her up with?" she asked, looking at Mollie and Amy. "Girls--Mollie--Grace!" cried Betty, anxious not to see a quarrel. of the start came, final good-byes were said, and with Mr. and Mrs. Stonington the four outdoor girls took the train for the Sunny South. Betty, as well as Grace, Mollie and Amy, seemed much taken aback by the As for the girls--Mollie, Amy and Betty "Oh, I don''t know," said Mollie, with a mischievous look at Betty. id = 19318 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle; Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run date = keywords = Allen; Amy; Andy; Betty; Gold; Grace; Levine; Meggy; Mollie; Mrs.; Nelson; Run; girl summary = "Never mind them," said Amy, leaning a little breathlessly toward Betty. "Betty," said Mollie, "there is one very important thing that I would "Oh, mother always gets her way," said Betty confidently, adding: "Well," said Betty, with an air of importance that the girls were quick "By ''him'' I suppose you mean Allen," said Mollie, to which Betty ducked "Betty," she said, "there is something strange about this Gold Run Ranch "Oh, that sounds good," cried Mollie, adding eagerly: "Tell me, Betty, "You know, I feel just like a little girl with a beautiful new "Stop quarreling, girls," said Betty, matter-of-factly. "Good work, Mollie, old girl," cried Betty''s voice encouragingly, and "Betty," she said, "if Meggy is right about the ranch, there being gold "I think Allen is perfectly wonderful, anyway," said Grace, and Betty The girls looked a little thoughtful, and for the first time since Betty id = 19333 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Story of a China Cat date = keywords = Cat; China; Jeff; Jennie; Mugg summary = Just as the China Cat had said, the toys had the power of making the China Cat, "if you think you want this toy you may have it. toys, and some of the water from the hose sprayed on the China Cat. By this time it was getting to be morning, and crowds of men and boys, motion, Jeff, the colored boy, thrust the China Cat inside his dirty, talk, of course, just like Topsy, the colored doll, whom the China Cat blouse of the colored boy the China Cat heard what was said, but she Jeff looked at the White China Cat, but did not answer. "Yes, it is only a toy China Cat," said the policeman who had rescued "I have come for my China Cat," said Mr. Mugg, rubbing his hands and "We have come for the China Cat, Mr. Mugg," said Aunt Clara, as the toy id = 19425 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Story of a Stuffed Elephant date = keywords = Archie; Elephant; Mr.; Stuffed summary = have been to see a Stuffed Elephant winking one eye at a China Cat. But stranger things than that are going to happen, I promise you! for a little girl," said the Calico Clown to the Stuffed Elephant. Archie will surely like that Stuffed Elephant." An Elephant I was taking home to my boy Archie," went on Mr. Dunn. speaking of the Stuffed Elephant that I bought in the toy store. When Archie saw all his toys, but especially the Stuffed Elephant, the "Yes, your Dollie is nice, but I like my Elephant better," said Archie. Archie carried his Elephant and Elsie had her Doll. "I am a Stuffed Elephant, that''s who I am," said Archie''s pet, speaking Elephant when Archie set his Christmas toy down on the barn floor for a "Nip!" went on Archie, "where is my Stuffed Elephant? where Archie had been playing with the Stuffed Elephant, was almost a id = 19555 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue on Grandpa''s Farm date = keywords = Brown; Bunker; Bunny; Mr.; Mrs.; Splash; Sue summary = Then Mrs. Brown took Bunny and Sue home, and on the way the brother and Bunny Brown and his sister Sue stood looking at the queer, big And--"splash!" in went Bunny Brown and his sister Sue. Right in the "Come on, Sue," said Bunny to the little girl, and they turned back on "Oh, Bunny and Sue!" said Mrs. Brown. though, Splash had gone off by himself, and had found Bunny and Sue. Then along came papa and Grandpa Brown, and that ended the little farm," grandpa said to Bunny, Sue and Mother Brown, "that Gypsy man BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE ON GRANDPA''S FARM BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE ON GRANDPA''S FARM BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE ON GRANDPA''S FARM BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE ON GRANDPA''S FARM BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE ON GRANDPA''S FARM BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE ON GRANDPA''S FARM id = 19561 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Outdoor Girls in a Motor Car; Or, The Haunted Mansion of Shadow Valley date = keywords = Amy; Betty; Blackford; Grace; Lagg; Mollie; Mr.; Mrs.; Paul; come; girl summary = "Come on, girls, the car is here, and this time I''m going to run it For a moment no one answered--Betty, Grace and Amy looked at one "Are you going out Shadow Valley way?" asked Betty, as Mollie "Come, girls," went on Betty, "we can lift her into the auto, I''m sure, "You had better hurry for the doctor," said Betty, and Mollie hastened She saw Mollie and Grace in the car, a young man, with a professional "Yes," went on Betty, taking up the story, "didn''t Mollie tell you that? "Look out!" suddenly cried Betty, impulsively grasping Mollie''s arm. "Shall we tell the boys about Mr. Lagg?" asked Betty of Mollie, beside "Where are you going?" asked Grace, as Betty turned up a road on which girls--Betty--Grace--Amy!" she cried. "Mollie would not go up there," said Betty, positively. "And, too," said Betty, "we might miss poor Mollie on the way." id = 19565 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue and Their Shetland Pony date = keywords = Brown; Bunker; Bunny; Mr.; Sue; Toby summary = "Have I what?" asked the tall boy, who worked on the dock where Mr. Brown, the father of Bunny and Sue, carried on a boat and fish business. "Well, I wonder where Bunny Brown and his Sister Sue have gone?" said "And it''s afraid!" said Sue. Coming down the road toward the big ark was a small Shetland pony, run away?" asked Mr. Brown, while Bunny and his Sister Sue looked with Bunny Brown and his Sister Sue drove Mr. Tallman in the pony cart along "Oh, thank you!" said Bunny Brown and his Sister Sue. They got into the pony cart, and they let Splash stay in, too, because BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AND THEIR SHETLAND PONY BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AND THEIR SHETLAND PONY BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AND THEIR SHETLAND PONY BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AND THEIR SHETLAND PONY id = 19607 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Outdoor Girls in a Winter Camp Or, Glorious Days on Skates and Ice Boats date = keywords = Alice; Allen; Amy; Betty; Blackford; Ford; Frank; Grace; Jallow; Mollie; Mr.; girl summary = "Does Amy want to?" asked Grace, glancing at a quiet girl who was Camping and Tramping for Fun and Health," told how Betty, Mollie, Grace When Mollie Billette got her touring car the girls saw no end of good "Yes, it is too bad about Amy," said Mr. Ford, for he knew the story, as "I don''t know anything about the girl Alice," he said, "but that Jallow Mollie and Betty were soon on their way to the home of Amy Stonington. There isn''t an ice boat in camp, father said, Then Will went back with Amy, Mr. Blackford escorting Betty and Grace, Soon the girls came running up to the ice boat. "Oh, is papa going to let you get an ice boat?" cried Grace. arrived, and while Grace and Mollie went in to talk to Betty and Amy, It was Betty who gave voice to the last, and Grace, Amy and Mollie in id = 19736 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo''s date = keywords = Aunt; Bunker; Laddie; Margy; Rose; Russ summary = said Laddie, after watching Rose and Russ a bit. "Are you sure it was a little child you heard calling?" asked Mrs. Bunker, overtaking the four children. "Russ, Rose, Laddie, Vi, Mun Bun--Where is Margy?" she suddenly Each of the men Mr. Bunker asked said he had not seen the little lost "We are looking for my little girl," said Mr. Bunker. "Where was she?" asked Mrs. Bunker, as she saw her lost little girl. put her in some hiding-place, as you do your bones," went on Aunt Jo. Alexis waved his big tail, sniffed at Rose''s doll, and then barked "What are Mun and Margy Bunker doing?" asked Vi. CHAPTER VI "Well, then that''s a sure sign he was pleased," said Aunt Jo. Margy and Mun Bun had been partly dried off in time for lunch, and the "You have to thank Margy and Mun Bun for them," she said to Russ, Rose id = 19816 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Six Little Bunkers at Cowboy Jack''s date = keywords = Bunker; Cowboy; Indians; Jack; Laddie; Mother; Mr.; Mun; Rose; Russ summary = "Where are Russ and Vi and Mun Bun?" cried Daddy Bunker. Ben took Vi from Russ and Daddy Bunker released Mun Bun. Then they all Cowboy Jack''s and leave my little Bunkers under that old house, could "But I guess we''ve got to find Mun Bun," said Vi. Russ, however, had another idea. "Don''t mind, Russ," said Rose in a soft little voice when the man had "Now, Rose, and you, Laddie," said Mother Bunker admonishingly, as she Russ and Laddie were in the upper berth over daddy and Mun Bun. The boys "You are right, Russ," said Daddy Bunker. "I guess we have got it all, Mun Bun," said the little girl. Rose and Russ, and even the smaller children, liked Cowboy Jack right "Now, come on, all you little Bunkers," said Cowboy Jack. where Rose and Russ went) the two older Bunker children rode away from id = 19969 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Moving Picture Girls at Oak Farm or, Queer Happenings While Taking Rural Plays date = keywords = Alice; Apgar; Bunn; Miss; Mr.; Paul; Pertell; Russ; Ruth; Sandy; Sneed summary = "Now Ruth DeVere, you know I was only chaffing!" exclaimed Alice. "Look, there''s Russ, taking pictures!" exclaimed Ruth, pointing to "It isn''t as bad as you said, Russ!" exclaimed Ruth. "I know one part you''re going to have, Ruth," went on Alice, as she "Who do you think he was?" the moving picture actor asked of Sandy, Somebody save Alice!" cried Ruth, from her place near "I''d tell Ruth or Alice," reflected Russ, "only I don''t like to "Isn''t it killing, Ruth?" asked Alice, who had come out with her carried, and knowing moving picture actors were at Oak Farm, said, "I''ve got something new for you, Miss Alice," said the moving picture Sandy quickly had cut a way so the actor could emerge, and at Mr. Pertell''s suggestion Russ made moving pictures of it. As Ruth and Alice, with Paul and Russ, were walking off toward a id = 20133 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Aunt Lu''s City Home date = keywords = Aunt; Brown; Bunny; Mrs.; Sue; Wopsie summary = "I''m glad it isn''t Bunny or Sue," said Mrs. Brown. looking inside Bunny and Sue saw a queer little colored girl, her kinky "I''ll tell them all about you, Wopsie," said Aunt Lu. Then she told Bunny and Sue how the little colored girl had reached New "Well, did you have a good time?" asked Mother Brown when Bunny and Sue Mrs. Brown and her sister, who was the aunt of Bunny and Sue, went down "But we''ll find Wopsie''s aunt some time," said Bunny, and Sue thought BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT AUNT LU''S CITY HOME BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT AUNT LU''S CITY HOME BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT AUNT LU''S CITY HOME BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT AUNT LU''S CITY HOME BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT AUNT LU''S CITY HOME BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT AUNT LU''S CITY HOME id = 20134 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Christmas Tree Cove date = keywords = Brown; Bunker; Bunny; Harry; Mr.; Mrs.; Ross; Sue summary = shop than ever to Bunny Brown and his sister Sue. They walked away from Bunny and Sue had finished their supper, Mrs. Brown taking only a cup of tea, when their father came in. "Time for little sailors to turn in!" said Mother Brown, and soon Bunny _Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Christmas Tree Cove._ _Page 154_] _Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Christmas Tree Cove._ _Page 154_] _Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Christmas Tree Cove._ _Page 154_] BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT CHRISTMAS TREE COVE BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT CHRISTMAS TREE COVE BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT CHRISTMAS TREE COVE BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT CHRISTMAS TREE COVE BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT CHRISTMAS TREE COVE BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT CHRISTMAS TREE COVE BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT CHRISTMAS TREE COVE id = 20309 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue in the Sunny South date = keywords = Brown; Bunny; Florida; Mr.; Mrs.; Nutty; Sue; Tad; Uncle summary = weather grew warm enough, Mrs. Brown let Bunny and Sue go out to play. readers something about Bunny Brown and his sister Sue. Those were the names of the children. "Didn''t you tell Bunny never to make a bob?" asked Sue, as Daddy Brown A little later Bunny and Sue reached home, and Mrs. Brown the time passed most happily for Bunny Brown and his sister Sue. As mile after mile was reeled off by the train, the children began to before going to bed, Mrs. Brown looked at what Bunny and Sue took, "I wouldn''t like to ride in one of those cars," said Sue to Bunny. While Bunny Brown and his sister Sue were traveling in the freight car "I''m Bunny and this is my sister Sue," answered the little boy. "I''m Bunny Brown and this is my sister, Sue," said the little fellow. id = 20311 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island date = keywords = Bert; Bobbsey; Flossie; Freddie; Helen; Mr.; Mrs.; Nan; Snap summary = "Why, Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey!" cried Nan, the older sister of the "Well, we had a good time, anyhow," said Freddie to Flossie. "That''s what Flossie and Freddie thought," said Bert to his father. "Did you see any gypsy man come into the yard and get Helen?" asked Mr. Bobbsey. There being nothing more he could do just then at the Porter home, Mr. Bobbsey went back to his own family, and told his wife, Flossie, Freddie glad it wasn''t Flossie or Freddie the gypsies took away with them." Flossie and Freddie went to bed earlier than Nan and Bert, who were "Why, it''s Flossie and Freddie!" cried Mrs. Bobbsey, as she saw the two "And I''ll stay out here in the goat wagon," said Freddie, while Flossie Blueberry Island, until Mother Bobbsey said it was time for Flossie and "But, Flossie and Freddie, you mustn''t come here alone again," said Mr. Bobbsey. id = 20324 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = The Outdoor Girls at Bluff Point; Or a Wreck and a Rescue date = keywords = Allen; Amy; Barnes; Betty; Dodo; Ford; Grace; Joe; Mollie; Mrs.; Paul; girl; little; outdoor summary = "Dodo, you little wretch, come here," cried Mollie, trying to look Betty and Amy tried hard to check their rising mirth and Grace looked "Why, even in Mollie''s car it will take two days," said Grace, turning "Betty, how mar-ve-lous!" breathed Mollie, while Amy and Grace just "Here come Mollie and Amy," said Betty, glancing through the window. "I know," said Betty softly, then added, looking a little quizzically at "That will be the next thing," said Amy, with a sigh, and Mollie looked "Oh, I don''t know," said Betty in reply to Mollie''s gloomy prediction. "And here come your mother and Mollie and Amy," chuckled Betty as the Then, as Amy stopped to speak to Grace, Joe escorted Betty to her little Mrs. Ford put an arm about Mollie while Betty read aloud and the girls "Yes, I think I would," said Betty, adding, as Mollie got up with id = 20326 author = Hope, Laura Lee title = Six Little Bunkers at Uncle Fred''s date = keywords = Bunker; Fred; Laddie; Margy; Rose; Russ; Uncle summary = "I like Uncle Fred!" exclaimed Mun Bun, going up to his mother''s brother "And every time the spring dries up the cattle are taken?" asked Mrs. Bunker, while the six little Bunkers listened eagerly to Uncle Fred''s "Where?" asked Daddy and Mother Bunker and Uncle Fred. "Well, I''ll try where Laddie and Russ are sleeping," said Mr. Bunker. Into Uncle Fred''s ranch house went all six little Bunkers. "Russ made a lasso," stated Laddie, while Mrs. Bunker and Uncle Fred His clothes were brushed off, Captain Roy talked a little while with Mr. and Mrs. Bunker, and then went back to his work, and Uncle Fred until Daddy and Uncle Fred come back," said Mrs. Bunker. That afternoon Russ and Laddie and Vi went fishing again, while Mrs. Bunker took the other children for a ride in one of Uncle Fred''s wagons, "Russ and Laddie are there," said Mother Bunker, and she told about the id = 28748 author = Hopkins, William John title = The Sandman: His Sea Stories date = keywords = Boston; Captain; Industry; Jacob; Sol; Solomon summary = "Little Jacob liked to watch Captain Solomon" 93 "Why, Sol," said little Jacob, in surprise, "it doesn''t stop the ship at Captain Solomon was standing near enough to hear what little Jacob said. [Illustration: "LITTLE JACOB LIKED TO WATCH CAPTAIN SOLOMON"] Little Jacob liked to watch Captain Solomon writing up the log for the Captain Solomon knew that when he said that little Jacob could "But--but," said little Jacob, "Sol hasn''t got anything half so pretty And little Jacob looked up at Captain Solomon to see whether he was And little Jacob looked up at Captain Solomon to see whether he was It was Captain Solomon''s turn to look at little Jacob to see what he all the things aboard, and Captain Solomon came back with little Jacob Captain Solomon had the sailors change the sails so that the ship would Then Captain Sol had the sailors fix the sails so that the ship would go id = 21004 author = Hough, Emerson title = The Singing Mouse Stories date = keywords = Belle; Marie; Mouse; Night; Singing; illustration; look; man summary = "Once there was a man," said the Singing Mouse, "who loved to go Once I thought I heard this man whisper of the things he saw. "Do you know what the oak says?" asked the Singing Mouse, as it "I know what the oak says," said the Singing Mouse. "I once knew a man," said the Singing Mouse, "who had seen the "Once," said the Singing Mouse, "I knew a man who found a little "I know," said the Singing Mouse, which unknown to me had come "I ask you, Singing Mouse," said I, one night as we sat alone, "A thousand times in the night, Singing Mouse," said I, The Singing Mouse sat for a time and looked at me with its I looked, and it was as the Singing Mouse had said. I looked, and it was as the Singing Mouse had said. I looked, and it was as the Singing Mouse had said. id = 28694 author = Hough, Emerson title = Young Alaskans in the Far North date = keywords = Arctic; Athabasca; Dick; Fort; Indians; Jesse; John; Mackenzie; Rapids; River; Rob; Uncle; Yukon summary = "Well, Uncle Dick said we would be starting right away," argued Jesse, "Not a hard thing to do, was it, Uncle Dick?" said Jesse. "Of course you know, my lads," said the old man, "a scow goes no eat on any one of a half-dozen good boats that ply on the Yukon to-day suppose some time white men will live in a good deal of this country river-bank, looking at the great fleet of scows of the north-bound fur Uncle Dick had said, the backbone of the fur trade of the North. All came out as Uncle Dick and Father Le Fèvre had said--by the time "Dot leetle boy, she is good man," he said to Uncle Dick. By this time Jesse and John came running up, and the boys fell into As Rob had said, Uncle Dick took time here to do a little of his id = 28741 author = Hough, Emerson title = The Young Alaskans on the Trail date = keywords = Alex; Dick; Fraser; Jesse; John; Mackenzie; Moise; Peace; River; Rob; Uncle; Wiesacajac summary = "I thought you were never coming, Alex," said Jesse, frankly, looking "Now, Moise," said Alex, "you''re to go ahead with the cook-boat. "Well, trot on over, Moise," said Alex, "and I''ll bring the boat. "You''d hardly know it," said Rob, turning to John and Jesse, who now "Plenty good water," said Moise, looking out over the rapid little "The boat goes very fast on a stream like this," said Alex. "It looks like a long way over," said Rob. "Good sheep country," said Alex, after a time. "Come ahead then," said Rob, reluctantly leaving the big bear trail. "Yes," said Rob, "but I''d like to ask you, Alex, do you really believe "It looks like good bear country here," said Rob. "That''s the way we get up a river in this country," said Alex to Rob, "I''ve never been west of the Half Way River," said Alex after a time, id = 21136 author = Hough, Lewis title = For Fortune and Glory: A Story of the Soudan War date = keywords = Arabs; Burke; Burrachee; Daireh; Egypt; England; English; Forsyth; Grady; Green; Harry; Kavanagh; Khartoum; Macintosh; Mahdi; Nile; Sheikh; Soudan; Strachan; Tom; egyptian; good; look; man summary = "So we thought him for some time," said Mrs Forsyth, "for he left the "Oh, no, father, only a little pale; tired-looking, you know," said the office to know if the old man had really been as good, or bad, as "Yes, I am going," said Harry; "and I think better of our chances than "To be sure," said Harry; "the wise man has the same opinion as his By the time Harry got up to this latter, he saw that a man in European "Dear me!" said the old man, to whom Kavanagh had gone for his first "No gun-shot wounds for you at present," said Harry, when he rejoined "That thing looks like an old boiler, major," said Fitzgerald. "It is a good one, indeed," said Strachan; "but I don''t know that I have "Well, all you have got to do now," said Strachan to Kavanagh, "is to id = 21187 author = Hough, Lewis title = Dr. Jolliffe''s Boys date = keywords = Buller; Clarissa; Cookson; Crawley; Edwards; Gould; Jolliffe; Lord; Marriner; Robarts; Saurin; Sir; Slam; Tom; Weston; Woodruff summary = don''t you think so?" said Edwards, who believed in Saurin with a faith As they were going in to dinner Crawley had said to Saurin: "Play careful cricket, Saurin," said Robarts as he passed him; "the "Thanks; I think I should rather like," said Edwards, who began to feel "You stands easy like," he said to Saurin, who was taking his first Directly Saurin came he looked for Crawley, and saw him "I have got something I want to tell you, Crawley," he said. Saurin got confused and turned half round; Crawley following up "I have got _you_, at any rate," said the man, seizing Saurin by the "That''s right, old fellow," said Crawley. "Come and have a game this afternoon," said Crawley, turning back after "Look here," said Saurin, "there is just a chance, not a good one, but "Saurin!" said Crawley, when he had heard all. id = 18872 author = Housman, Laurence title = The Field of Clover date = keywords = Galloping; Grendel; Killian; Noodle; Plough; Pot; Rose summary = Noodle went on many miles till he came near to a rich man''s farm. Noodle looked once the way of the Galloping Plough, and his heart and Noodle saw the Plough lift its head to its master''s palm, and feed ''One day they came running to Melilot, and said, "Come and play with And the Plough giving but one plunge, the Rose came away into Noodle''s The sycamore said to the king''s son, ''The queen''s eye is on you; get The fishes said to the king''s son: ''The queen''s eye is on you; up, and The fox said to the king''s son: ''The queen''s eye is on you! The queen''s son came running to his mother, wearing the king''s crown. Presently the king''s son came to the queen also, and began feeding king''s head; and as for the queen, if the odd man came and put his id = 28727 author = Howells, William Dean title = A Boy''s Town date = keywords = Basin; Christmas; Edition; Hydraulic; Indians; New; Tip; Town; Whig; boy; day; father; fellow; good; illustration; like; little; long; man; run; time summary = [Illustration: "ONE DAY HE CAME UP TO MY BOY WHERE HE SAT FISHING." look out for himself, and gave way to the natural man like other boys. line in a new place, the boys all ran, and then came slowly back. little ice go a long way in the Boy''s Town; and began to use it for Boys wore long pantaloons, like men, as soon as they put In the Boy''s Town they had regular games and plays, which came and went one of the country companies came home with my boy''s father to dinner; My boy''s brother had a coon, which he kept a good while, at a time when The company which came to the Boy''s Town in his time was again from IN the Boy''s Town a great many men gave nearly their whole time to the when it came at last, and he was to leave the house, the town, the boys, id = 14127 author = Hoxie, Jane L. (Jane Lincoln) title = A Kindergarten Story Book date = keywords = Alice; Billy; Bobtail; Fox; Lox; Topsy summary = "Go, little brother, it shall be as she wishes," said the fox. "Go, little brother, it shall be as she wishes," said the fox. "Go, little brother, it shall be as she wishes," said the fox. "Go, little brother, it shall be as she wishes," said the fox. "Go, little brother, it shall be as she wishes," said the fox. "How now, little brother!" said the fox, when he saw Ludwig coming "How now, little brother!" said the fox, when he saw Ludwig coming "How now, little brother!" said the fox, when he saw Ludwig coming "How now, little brother!" said the fox, when he saw Ludwig coming "How now, little brother!" said the fox, when he saw Ludwig coming "How now, little brother!" said the fox, when he saw Ludwig coming "Do not wonder, little maid," said the great bear, "but hurry thy id = 16241 author = Hoyt, Deristhe L. (Deristhe Levinte) title = Barbara''s Heritage Young Americans Among the Old Italian Masters date = keywords = Angelo; Barbara; Bettina; Betty; Douglas; Florence; Howard; Italy; Malcom; Margery; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Raphael; Robert; Rome; Sherman; St.; Sumner summary = and, Betty, I think Mrs. Douglas looked really disappointed when she saw us still immovable in Sherman who has such lovely eyes said she thought it worth coming from Malcom''s face, as they all went to seek Mrs. Douglas and Mr. Sumner. "By learning to love this subject somewhat as I love it," replied Mr. Sumner; but he thought as he felt the magnetism of her young enthusiasm him of their life,--of their Italian lessons,--their reading,--Mr. Sumner''s talks about Italian painting,--Malcom''s private college studies "I always have one thought when I look at this," finally said Mr. Sumner, "that perhaps will be interesting to you, and linger in your Meanwhile, Mr. Sumner, Malcom, Margery, Barbara, and Bettina had Mrs. Douglas''s look had followed Barbara--then had sought Bettina, who, Mr. Sumner and Malcom were seeing to the weighing of the luggage; Mrs. Douglas, Margery, and Miss Sherman were together; and for a moment the id = 23456 author = Hunter, Richard title = More Dollies date = keywords = illustration summary = _The Dumpy Books for Children_ 4. The Story of Little Black Sambo. A Horse Book. _A Cloth Case to contain Twelve Volumes can be had, price 2s. London: GRANT RICHARDS, Pictures by Ruth Cobb [Illustration] [Illustration] [Illustration: Saint Nicholas.] [Illustration: The Sea-side Doll.] "Come along," said Ping-pong, "Come along," said Ping-pong, [Illustration: Ping-Pong.] [Illustration: Jujuba.] Where sugar-cane grows, [Illustration: Blue-Coat.] [Illustration: Punch.] [Illustration: The Shepherdess.] [Illustration: The Cowboy.] [Illustration: Blackman the Giant.] [Illustration: The Twins.] [Illustration: The Highlander.] [Illustration: Policeman.] When little dolls in Nurs''ry Street, [Illustration: Mollie.] [Illustration: The Swinging Clown.] Dolly''s home''s far away, [Illustration: Algeria.] [Illustration: Dame Crump.] Won''t stand upright, or shut their eyes, [Illustration: Prince Charming.] [Illustration: Mister Merryman.] Two balls are always in his hands, Dinah''s lips are red; Dinah''s eyes are bright, although Dinah in the night. [Illustration: Dinah.] [Illustration: Smiler.] [Illustration: The Coachman.] [Illustration: Little Yam Mango.] [Illustration: Brownie.] [Illustration: The Imp.] id = 21086 author = Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) title = The Penang Pirate and, The Lost Pinnace date = keywords = Ben; Bill; Captain; Dolphin; Hankow; Jack; Jem; Lin; Madagascar; Magellan; Singapore; Zanzibar; man summary = The captain came on deck after a time, and ordered the boatswain to tell "Well, you know, sir," said Jack, diffidently--he didn''t like spinning a "Right, sir," said Captain Morton, "we''ll all have to look out sharp, making such good progress through the water that long before mid-day she Captain Morton got wind of the intentions of the Malay crew to mutiny said, thinking this a good opening for getting him back to his yarn, as They''re good sea-boats, too, and can sail almost up into the wind''s eye, "Well, in that case," said I, seeing my chance now for getting the oftevaded yarn of my friend''s long service, "suppose you come home to my day I shipped aboard the _Dolphin_ we took two Mtpe dhows close inshore "Presently, the look-out forward said he thought he saw the white sail up; and, getting a good grip of the water, they started pulling like id = 21089 author = Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) title = Young Tom Bowling The Boys of the British Navy date = keywords = Arabs; Begorrah; Bowling; CHAPTER; Captain; Donovan; Gyp; Hankey; Jenny; Jocko; Larrikins; Mermaid; Mick; Saint; Somalis; Tom; Vincent; boy; faith; like; look; old; ship; ugly summary = "Yes, father," said I, playing him artfully, like the wily old fish he "All right, Sarah," said father, in his quiet way, bowing, wise man that "I''ve come to join the ship, sir," said I to him respectfully, seeing "Mick Donovan, sir," I replied; "he''s an Irish lad who joined the ship said when he persuaded father to let me go to sea and join the trainingship--that I was a born sailor and a regular ''chip of the old block.'' house, as I have said, being an old-fashioned one and father having "I don''t think you''re likely to see that, Mick," said I, laughing. "Tom," said Mick to me, when we came down from the yards, by which time "Bedad, Tom," said Mick to me, as we looked down over the side, holding the ship, I think, being on deck, from the old commodore down to the id = 21097 author = Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) title = Tom Finch''s Monkey and How he Dined with the Admiral date = keywords = Black; Captain; Charley; Gil; Inimitables; Jim; Jocko; John; Moynham; Tom; like; man summary = "Poor Griffin," said Tom, "he _did_ object to Jocko''s society; that was "I like to see that proof of affection in your men," said the admiral, "A good glass of sherry will soon warm him," said the admiral smiling, Tom said he never got so punished for a joke in his life before, and he hard to steer that a man''s trick at the wheel was like going on the it did make us mad to hear the old man talk like this about the "After we passed all the ice, the wind came round, as the captain said like an old mole amongst ruins--continually talking all day long about "All right, your honour," said the old fellow, calming down at once into but he lost the number of his mess long ago like our old ship the "I don''t like the way that chap walks up to the wicket," said Tom Atkins id = 21104 author = Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) title = Afloat at Last: A Sailor Boy''s Log of His Life at Sea date = keywords = Adams; Aye; Captain; Ching; Fergusson; Gillespie; Gray; Jerrold; Jock; Mackay; Matthews; Misther; Old; Pedro; Queen; Rooney; Saunders; Silver; Tim; Tom; Wang; Weeks summary = those standing above--I having followed close on Tim Rooney''s heels like "Hi, Rooney, man," said Captain Gillespie accosting Tim, "I''m glad you the day; for Captain Gillespie having taken command of the ship, Mr It was now Tim Rooney''s turn, the captain wheeling round on him as soon "It is as I told you," said Mr Mackay looking up at the captain; "he is "Here, sorr," cried out Tim Rooney, who of course was close at hand, "Aye, aye, sorr," said Tim Rooney, thinking he was asked the question "You can do as you like about that," said Captain Gillespie, turning on "Are you sure?" cried Captain Gillespie from the deck below looking up spread through the ship, all hands turning out and coming on deck to "It looks uncommon like a typhoon, sir," said the first mate to "Old "Now, Mackay," said Captain Gillespie, blowing like a grampus after his id = 21105 author = Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) title = Teddy The Story of a Little Pickle date = keywords = Captain; Cissy; Conny; Greenock; Jack; Jupp; Lennard; Liz; Mary; Master; Puck; Teddy; Uncle; little summary = little tail erect like a young bottle-brush, which gave vent to a "phizphit," as if indignant at its long confinement, and then proceeded to "So that''s kitty," said Jupp, holding the little thing up on his knee "He''s a fine little chap," said Jupp affably, conceiving a better snow," said the vicar cordially, shaking hands with Jupp; while Teddy, blue-jacket fashion, he went on his way back to the little railwaystation beyond the village where Master Teddy had first made his make a point of coming up to take "Master Teddy and the young ladies" No sooner was this said than it was done; when, Teddy''s little naked Of course, Jupp and Mary came over to wish Teddy good-bye; but, albeit seemed to Teddy as if he were "on the line," like Jupp! office with Mary on his arm, and a young Master Jupp and another little id = 21106 author = Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) title = Bob Strong''s Holidays Adrift in the Channel date = keywords = Bembridge; Bob; CHAPTER; Captain; Dick; Dresser; Gilmour; Hellyer; Humph; Jove; Master; Miss; Mrs; Nellie; Polly; Portsmouth; Rover; Sarah; Strong; come; good; like; look; old; sure summary = "Oh, you dear Captain," cried Nellie, hugging the old sailor "Give him the lot, poor chap," cried the old Captain; but Nellie did not after Bob; and the poor boy, sure, not able to swim either!" said she Here Mrs Gilmour and the Captain, with Bob and Nellie, were all "Oh, never mind the Captain," she said laughing at the poor lad''s look said the Captain grimly, he being, like most sailors of the old school, "Why, Captain Dresser," said Bob sympathetically, "she''s just like the "Sure, you''re very late, Captain dear," began Mrs Gilmour when the old "No, Bob," said Nellie, catching another quizzical look from the Captain "I see''d yer, sir," said Dick, the Captain looking round as if awaiting the Captain into Portsmouth, and Mrs Gilmour, with Bob and Nellie, The Captain and Mrs Gilmour, with Bob and Nell, and Dick and Rover, id = 21107 author = Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) title = On Board the Esmeralda Martin Leigh''s Log - A Sea Story date = keywords = Billings; CHAPTER; Cape; Captain; Doctor; Doolan; Esmeralda; Hellyer; Horn; Island; Jane; Jorrocks; Leigh; Macdougall; Martin; Pat; Pengelly; Sam; Slodgers; Tom; aye; good summary = "Come on, Tom," I then said, "a long good-bye to the Doctor''s, my boy, "I don''t know how the skipper''d like it," he said doubtingly. Sam thought too, no doubt, for he presently hailed us both to come downstairs, as time was up, and a man besides waiting with a hand-truck to "We''ve made a good start, Pengelly," said Captain Billings, coming up to "All right then," said Captain Billings; "so, now, as the ship''s going following day--the good-natured skipper having given orders to Mr "No, I should think not," said Captain Billings, in his dry way; "but distance away from the ship, which, having still a little way on her, "I don''t know what to do," said the skipper to Mr Macdougall. "And if you like," said the skipper, "I''ll recommend you to Captain Jorrocks, having shaken hands with Captain Billings and Mr Macdougall, id = 21108 author = Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) title = Fritz and Eric The Brother Crusoes date = keywords = Bride; Brown; Burgher; CHAPTER; Cape; Captain; Christmas; Dort; Eric; Fritz; Gravelotte; Herr; Inaccessible; Island; Jans; Lorischen; Lubeck; Madaleine; Madame; Metz; Mouser; Pilot; Providence; Tristan; brother; french; german; good; right; think summary = "Old people like yourself indeed, little mother!" said Eric indignantly, have been a fine old curmudgeon to have refused you leave to wish goodbye to your only brother!" And he put one of his arms round Fritz''s the North Sea. Fritz and Eric had both been too young at the time to "Come, mother," said Fritz, after a moment''s interval. "Never mind, my mother," said Fritz softly, giving his arm to the heartstricken lady, and leading her away with tender care from the railway the Fatherland," said Fritz, who like most young Germans was well read "Poor fellow!" said Fritz; "come here, old man! "Poor old Gelert!" said Fritz; and the dog, hearing himself talked "Yes, I''m Eric''s brother," said Fritz, grasping the huge paw of the "What say you, Eric?" said Fritz to his brother. too," said Eric when he came down the cliff with the news to Fritz. id = 21014 author = Ingelow, Jean title = Wonder-Box Tales date = keywords = Fairy; Grasshopper; Hulda; Kitty; Lark; Ouphe; child; little summary = hers, her mother said to her: "My child, I think if you knew a little "Why don''t you look for a wife, then?" said the Fairy, laughing at him. "Let me look at your claws," said the Fairy. "Larks always do," said the poor little brown bird; "and I did not know "I shall wish to marry Hulda," said another boy; "when I am a man I "If you wish for both perhaps you will get neither," said little Hulda. "I wish for that pretty little sceptre of yours," said Hulda, pointing "Dear fairy," said little Hulda, weeping, and putting out her hand for "Good pedlar," said little Hulda, "could you not be so very kind as just "How dim it looks!" said little Hulda; "the stones used to be so very "What!" said Hulda, "did the pedlar steal my mother''s ring--that old "Let us go, mother, and look about us," said Hulda. id = 28385 author = Jackson, Helen Hunt title = The Hunter Cats of Connorloa date = keywords = Connor; George; Jim; Jusy; Mr.; Rea summary = boards,--only two rooms in it; and there he went to live, with Jim. Now that he had once begun the making of his house, he could hardly wait "Whose house is it, Uncle George?" said Jusy. She said to Jim one day, "Have you got a cat in your house yet?" "You may set about making a collection of cats, Jim, at once," said Mr. Connor. "I wonder if we could not teach the cats to hunt linnets, Jim," said Mr. Connor one morning. "I have lived only two years in my house," he said to Rea, "and I would "But it is a horrible little house, Uncle George," said Rea,--"the Just as Mr. Connor and Rea came out of the house, who should come riding "Poor little thing!" said Rea, looking at the fast-disappearing rabbit. Mr. Connor and Jusy and Rea were at the house waiting, when they came. id = 13895 author = Jacobs, Caroline Emilia title = Patricia date = keywords = Aunt; Julia; Kirby; Miss; Patricia; Sarah; daddy summary = "I think," Patricia said, stroking the little black head, "we''ll try "Before you go, Patricia," Miss Jane said, kindly, "come round to the "Patricia!" Miss Kirby exclaimed from the doorway, "your dress is only "That only leaves you and Sarah, doesn''t it, Aunt Julia?" Patricia What will Aunt Julia say!" Patricia said ruefully; then "Have I got a clean gingham apron, Sarah?" Patricia was a past-mistress "You come right ''long into dis yere house, Miss P''tricia!" Sarah rose "Patricia Kirby!" Aunt Julia exclaimed. "Sarah was very anxious to fix me all up properly, Aunt Julia," Patricia They went downstairs, where Sarah made Patricia and Nell comfortable at Miss Kirby turned towards Patricia''s room. "Suppose you look in Patricia''s room," Miss Kirby suggested. "And I had to take your room, Aunt Julia," Patricia went on, "so as to It was not Patricia who woke Miss Kirby the next morning. id = 15562 author = Jacobs, Caroline Emilia title = The S. W. F. Club date = keywords = Boyd; Hilary; Jane; Mr.; Mrs.; Pauline; Shaw; Shirley; Tom; Uncle; patience summary = "What is it, Hilary?" Pauline asked, coming to sit at one end of the "You know perfectly well, Pauline Almy Shaw!" Patience proclaimed, "There''s Josie," Hilary said, and her sister drew rein, as a girl came "Isn''t she the dearest thing!" Pauline declared, as she and Hilary went "If you''re not contented here, Hilary Shaw!" Pauline said, standing in had done Hilary good; the thought of the long simple days to come, were "Well, I like that!" Patience said, coming across the lawn. "What do you think, mother?" Pauline asked, as Mrs. Shaw finished "There won''t be time, Patience," Pauline said. Just before Pauline and Patience went home that evening, Mrs. Boyd "I''ll go tell Hilary!" Pauline said. "Never mind, Patience," Pauline said, "we haven''t answered Tom yet. "Tell mother to come," Hilary said. Patience came flying down the garden path to where Pauline and Hilary id = 19554 author = Jarvis, Mary Rowles title = Dick Lionheart date = keywords = Dainton; Dick; Fowley; Ironboro; Lionheart; Mrs.; Paddy; Pat summary = seemed to Dick that all his work went for nothing at all, for Mrs. Fowley always muddled things as soon as she came in. Dick''s father and mother in their own tidy little home, and he hated "Oh, no, thank you, ma''am," said Dick quickly, "but I _should_ like The rider looked round, and recognising Dick said, "Well, my boy, what Dick put a penny into the grimy hand, and the boy said in a loud Dick thought a moment and said, "I couldn''t find the boy who saw him And Mrs. Dainton at once said "Yes," and so Dick found himself with "Maybe I should, especially if I could be in it," said Dick, good "We had a letter from him," said Dick, "and he''s coming home as soon as "I should like to see the baby again and little Susy," said Dick, "but Paddy tell the story of Dick Lionheart and his dog Pat. id = 27923 author = Jewett, Sarah Orne title = Betty Leicester: A Story For Girls date = keywords = Aunt; Barbara; Beck; Betty; Foster; Harry; Jonathan; Leicester; Mary; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Serena; Seth; Tideshead summary = "Papa, dear," said Betty, "how long will it be before you can tell about "''Tis Miss Mary Beck come to call upon you, Miss Betty," said Letty, One day Betty was looking over from Mary Beck''s and saw that the east "I think that Nelly is a dear-looking girl," insisted Betty. she would come down to the house for a little while if Betty would like Aunt Mary looked at little Betty with an affectionate smile. "Aunt Mary was so dear this morning!" said Betty, as they stood on Betty said her prayers one new thing came into her mind to be asked for, said Aunt Barbara, with a funny little laugh; but Betty was puzzled to "I am going to look in here and all about the place," said Betty "What a good time!" said Betty to the Grants and Aunt Barbara, for she id = 15867 author = Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows) title = The Little Colonel''s Chum: Mary Ware date = keywords = A.O.; Aldebaran; Betty; Chartley; Christmas; Elise; Ethelinda; Eugenia; Hall; Jack; Joyce; Lloyd; Madam; Mary; Miss; Mrs.; Phil; Ware; Warwick; little; time summary = looking down at the girl with grave kind eyes, Mary suddenly became "The very words that Betty wrote in my Good Times Book the day she gave room-mate, Mary had imagined her to be a blue-eyed, golden-haired little Mary had intended to do many things before bed-time, write in her "I''d ask Madam to change me to some other room," said Dorene, but Mary "I wonder how he feels about Mary taking this way to earn his Christmas to look in at the windows, and each time Mary paused too, as far from "The little Mary I used to know would have given the whole thing Mary stopped in the door to look back at the room in which they had and said ''Little Mary, is it Time or Warwick Hall that has made such a "Poor little Mary!" said Phil. day, and was so much like his old cheerful self that Mary wrote long id = 17094 author = Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows) title = The Story of the Red Cross as told to The Little Colonel date = keywords = Colonel; Cross; Hero; Little; Lloyd; Major; Red summary = The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 its story was told to =The Little Colonel=. hotel dining-room looked out on the lake, and the Little Colonel, "Oh, I hope I''ll see the war dog!" cried the Little Colonel. "Good-bye, Hero," said the Little Colonel. and the dog, and in response to a courtly bow, the Little Colonel waved of a drowning man, so a thousand things came flashing into Lloyd''s mind. years is a long time for a dog to suffer such hardship and exposure. "Because he is a Red Cross dog," answered her father. St. Bernard or a Red Cross dog?" As the Major stopped, the Little Colonel looked up at the white cross that one should be the name of Lloyd Sherman--_The Little Colonel_!" He fastened the medal to Hero''s collar, then, with the dog''s great head said, "was to hear my little three-year-old Bertie begging for his id = 17133 author = Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows) title = Mildred''s Inheritance; Just Her Way; Ann''s Own Way date = keywords = Ann; Barbara; Judith; Mildred; Miss; illustration summary = "Oh, look at that poor old grandmother!" exclaimed one of the girls. "Who is the pretty little English girl?" people asked when they passed old English home lay in her heart like a throbbing pain. home, they had thought of this other Mildred, the little English girl, "Come in, Cousin Barbara," said Judith, cordially. "So she has invited you to visit her in Washington," began Miss Barbara. "Remember, Judith," said Miss Barbara, at parting, "if anything should The little old trunk that had gone on her mother''s "You don''t look a day over eighteen," Miss Barbara declared. Four days later Judith went home. long she had waited for that careless little letter! little Betty with her, but Ann could not afford to miss school and had As Ann came out of the house swinging the key, her aunt called her "I didn''t think it of a little girl like id = 17214 author = Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows) title = The Quilt that Jack Built; How He Won the Bicycle date = keywords = Chicky; Colonel; Johnny; Little; Marshall; Todd summary = The Little Colonel Good Times Book 1.50 possible, Johnny offered to give up the little amount I allowed him "Well, Johnny," said Mr. Marshall, teasingly, "I suppose your mother No danger of mother''s not keeping her word!" answered Johnny, picture of Johnny bending over his patchwork, his serious little face "Looks like everybody in Bardstown has a wheel but us," said Todd It was the third time that day that Todd had walked five blocks out of his way to look in at that window, and each time Abbot Morgan and kitchen, Todd thought of his sweet-faced little mother bending over along, boys, no use wasting time on an old dig like Ab." a day Todd wandered all over the little town, stopping at every door, "I think that little Todd Walters has made the best choice," said the another, and the man said he''d been looking for years for a boy like id = 17429 author = Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows) title = The Story of Dago date = keywords = Aunt; Dago; Elsie; Miss; Patricia; Phil; Stuart; little summary = had left at home,--Stuart and Phil and little Elsie. kept their poor old great-aunt Patricia in a woful state of nervous I thought, "and poor old great-aunt Patricia." Matches that day, but he cried next morning when Stuart came down with The day after I was divided between Phil and Stuart, the boys of the One day Phil was moved into Miss Patricia''s room while his own was Phil begged Stuart to bring his little rubber-gun--gumbo-shooter he "Oh, dear," sighed Phil, half crying, "if Aunt Patricia was only like "He always had good sugar-plums in him, though," said little Elsie, "That''s what might happen to Dago any day, sister," Phil said, in a Phil and little Elsie followed her. last stroke, when little Elsie held open the alley-gate and Phil Phil looked at her little bare red hands and tear-stained face, and not understand your Aunt Patricia, or why many of the little things id = 17497 author = Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows) title = Ole Mammy''s Torment date = keywords = Billy; Bud; George; Ivy; Jay; John; Mammy; Nat; Sheba; Uncle summary = "Wot we all gwine do now?" repeated Bud. John Jay caught at the low branch of the apple-tree to which the little interest to John Jay; indeed he nearly fell asleep while Aunt as his little Mars'' Nat. John Jay knew the whole family history. three weeks since the man had come home, and in that time John Jay''s As long as the cottage was in sight John Jay kept rolling his eyes want of John Jay. She shook her head a great many times before she She stood in the door with them so long that John Jay was in bed by the "She''s too little to go down by herself," answered John Jay; "but if I answered John Jay, carelessly, who often understood George''s little John Jay looked too, feeling at the same time the little John Jay to hold his hand and look into his eyes as Death swung id = 17825 author = Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows) title = The Legend of the Bleeding-heart date = keywords = Flax; Olga summary = ''Twas no slight task the old Flax-spinner took upon herself, the day she So years went by, and Olga grew in goodness and in beauty, and helped Then once more the old Flax-spinner went into her inner room, and When the night of the first ball rolled around, Olga combed her long like a little shrivelled seed, and Olga''s eyes filled with tears of "When thou reachest the castle gate clasp one bead in thy fingers and The next night Olga started again to the castle in her dress of tow, and when the Oak wagged his head she called back waveringly, "My little Olga That night outside the castle gate, Olga paused. Then Olga wept at the castle gate; wept outside in the night and the All night the old Oak, tapping on the thatch, called down, "Thou''rt and fetched the old Flax-spinner to the castle, there to live out all id = 18131 author = Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows) title = The Rescue of the Princess Winsome: A Fairy Play for Old and Young date = keywords = Ogre; Princess; Witch summary = called "The Rescue of Princess Winsome" in "The Little Colonel''s Hero," Prince and Princess to the Ogre''s tower. spinning-wheel on which Princess is to spin Love''s golden thread that the Princess learns that her true Knight has found the flute. I''ll brew thee no charm, thou Ogre dread! As thou wishest, Love''s golden thread." [_Frog-eye Fearsome drags Prince Hero and Princess Winsome across the The Princess Winsome thou shalt wed. Thy knight, the Faithful Feal, (_She reads._) "O Princess fair, in the Ogre''s tower, Of thy own true knight, the faithful--Feal." My true knight he shall come to me Thy true knight battled for thee to-day, [Illustration: Spin, Wheel, Reel Out Thy Golden Thread] Spin, wheel, reel out thy golden thread, Spin, wheel, reel out thy golden thread, [_Princess drops the ball, Knight catches it, and as Titania waves her Thou faithful knight and true, id = 18496 author = Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows) title = Big Brother date = keywords = Dearborn; Estel; Mr.; Mrs.; Robin; Steven summary = it came from a roguish-looking child, hanging half-way out of a window "Robin," he answered, and leaned farther out to look into her box. Robin smiled on Grace like an old friend when she appeared at the conversation, and in a short time Mrs. Estel was listening to little So patient little "Big Brother" kept on turning the crank, long after Robin watched Mrs. Estel with such sadness, so pathetic in a child, as day after day Robin''s little feet "No, the little fellow''s scarcely a mite of trouble," Mrs. Dearborn said, "Robin tucks ze black dancin'' bear in bed, an'' Big Brother tucks It seemed little short of sacrilege to Mrs. Dearborn, whose own children had regarded it for years from an He lay awake a long time that night smoothing Robin''s But he thought of little Robin fifteen miles Steven was left at home to wait and wonder what message Mrs. Estel id = 21248 author = Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows) title = The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor date = keywords = Allison; Bernice; Betty; Bradford; Colonel; Doctor; Eugenia; Joyce; Kitty; Lloyd; Malcolm; Mary; Miss; Mrs.; Phil; Rob; Shelby; Sherman; Ware; little summary = think you''d let a little thing like that stand in the way of your All the color faded out of the hot little face as Mary listened, growing A hundred times, in the weeks that followed, Mary turned the old Vicar''s "Maybe you wouldn''t believe it, but this little Mary Ware who is coming, "She''s having a good time just like other girls," thought Mary, Mary had noticed the pictures in a casual way every time she took a seat But when she saw her old room, she acted just like a happy little girl, sweet to Mary''s ears, and when Phil came up a little later to tell her "Joyce talks as if she were a hundred yeahs old," laughed Lloyd, looking Lloyd stood looking at the shelves around the room, then said: "If time "What a good time they are going to have together," thought Mary, id = 15954 author = Judson, Clara Ingram title = Mary Jane—Her Visit date = keywords = Alice; Bob; Grandmother; Jane; John; Mary summary = Mary Jane looked before her, the way she could see Grandfather wanted "Now, Mary Jane," said Grandmother briskly, "what would you like to "''Deed, yes, Grandmother," said Mary Jane, much pleased to think "She''s an awful _big_ cow, isn''t she, Grandfather?" said Mary Jane, as So Mary Jane and her grandmother went to the chicken yard and Mary Jane jumped up and, just as Grandmother said, Bob jumped up from Mary Jane liked the good breakfast Grandmother prepared and she loved "You get the bundles out of your trunk, Mary Jane," said Grandmother, "Not scraps, dear," said Grandmother, and, much to Mary Jane''s about when Mary Jane''s mother was a little girl and came to visit. "Grandfather!" called Mary Jane, "Grandmother! Grandfather and Grandmother both looked to where Mary Jane pointed. Grandmother hadn''t said to do that, but Mary Jane "I liked Frances so much," said Mary Jane, "and she''s coming to see me." id = 23462 author = Karrik, Valerian Viliamovich title = More Russian Picture Tales date = keywords = Bruin; illustration summary = And one day the man said to his wife: "Look here, let''s get rid of the and thought and at last he said: "Come now, Mr. Ram, let''s have a look right, there come the old man''s daughter''s bones back in the sledge." So the old man took her daughter, left her in the forest, and then drove home, and said to herself: "That''s all right, there comes the old man The next day the old man went off to sow, and he said to his daughters: The next day the old man went off to the field to harrow, and he said to handsomely." "Well, mind you do!" answered the old man, and so he let And again the old man began to grind his knife, and the hare asked him: so he asked: "Who''s there?" And the answer came: "It''s I, the bear, come id = 20995 author = Kay, Ross title = Fighting in France date = keywords = Armande; Dubois; Earl; France; Frenchman; Germans; Jacques; Leon; french; look summary = Following his instructions Jacques and Leon could see the French shells said Jacques, pointing to a spot behind the German positions. "Good luck," said Jacques and he extended his right hand to Leon and Leon, Earl, and Jacques had been appointed "trench-cleaners." That is, Leon, Jacques and Earl ducked quickly and instinctively. "A great way to send prisoners back to the lines," said Jacques. Leon, Jacques, Earl, and Dubois found themselves together in the loft to say Leon, Earl, Jacques, Armande and Dubois were among the first to "The rest of those men in the dug-out are dead, Leon," said Jacques "Young men," said the general now addressing Leon and Earl, "I have a A few moments later Jacques was in the driver''s seat and Leon and Earl "We''ll wait right here for you, Jacques," called Leon, as he and Earl "That''s what I told Jacques," exclaimed Earl, "but he said they id = 19409 author = Kernahan, J. G. title = Tom, Dot and Talking Mouse and Other Bedtime Stories date = keywords = Anne; Tom; little summary = "I have not lived a long while," said the linum-flower; "I came out "Dot," said the child; "and home is goned away on wheels, and uncle "Little Dot," cried Tom, hugging the small creature, "so they wanted to candle was lit the first thing Dot saw was the little brown mouse the woman looked up, and the eyes which met Tom''s were those of Anne "Miller," said the mouse, "is it not small things which make one happy?" Up this strange ladder the little mouse ran, and the miller saw it by "Little one," said Tom, stooping and kissing the child, "is mother in "Yes," said the old horse; "he will have me done up like new, and he "Wake up, little flower, and hear what I have to tell you," said the "Look here," said the jailer to his little daughter, "there is a flower id = 21383 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = Adventures in Australia date = keywords = Bob; Bracewell; Guy; Hector; Strong; Toby; black; horse summary = What can the fellow mean?" cried Guy. Then looking up we discovered a large bird not far off who was evidently exclaimed Bracewell, leaning forward and grasping Guy''s hand; "I thought Taking Toby to guide us, while Bracewell remained in camp, we set out. Fortunately our horses were close to the camp, and as soon as we reached horses'' heads and rode away in the direction from whence they had come. We soon arrived at a large hole in a gum-tree round which the dogs began make our way back to where we left old Bob," observed Guy. We felt sure that the last dingo we had killed could not be far off. replied Guy. We thought that the fellow would soon come to an end of the meal, and "It is the way of those black fellows," observed Hector. Strongs, Bracewell, Guy, and I, and two men from the station, with Toby. id = 21384 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = Afar in the Forest date = keywords = Hannah; Indians; Kepenau; Lily; Manilick; Mark; Mike; Quambo; Reuben; Roger; Samson; Sandy; Stephen; Uncle; sure summary = "But it''s time to turn in, Roger," said Uncle Mark. "You are a good Indian, I am sure," said Lily, looking up at him with STEPHEN''S HOUSE--INDIAN SUMMER--MIKE LAFFAN''S CREMONA--THE NIGHT ATTACK I at once agreed to meet my two friends, accompanied by my dog Pop. Accordingly, at the time appointed, the day''s work being over, Mike and were their two dogs, who were soon warmly greeted by Pop. Setting out, we took our way along the banks of the river, near which we "Sure, that comes from a pack of wolves," observed Mike. "Surely Uncle Mark will be up with us soon, Mike!" I observed. Mike had told me that he would visit our Indian friends on the way, and UNCLE MARK''S GOOD OPINION OF REUBEN--MIKE LAFFAN''S FIDDLE--THE BEAVER-THE INDIANS--MY HOPE OF ESCAPE--I AM IN GREAT DANGER FROM THE HERD--MIKE sure that the Indians would come to look after the animals they had id = 21385 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = On the Banks of the Amazon date = keywords = Amazon; Arthur; Domingos; Don; Duppo; Ellen; England; Harry; Houlston; Indians; Isoro; John; Jose; Majeronas; Maono; Maria; Oria; Quito; Tony; true summary = my friends, Tony and Arthur Mallet, and as soon as I had time I sat down "Yes," said John, "I believe that for a very long time a very strong joined by my companions, and in a little time Ellen and Maria came said Domingos to John and me, while Don Jose was at a little distance. Jose and John helping up Ellen, Domingos assisting Maria, Arthur and I time, I called Ellen and Arthur to look at them. rocky point, I caught sight of the huts, and saw Arthur running towards We had gone on some way, when, passing round a clump of trees, we saw "I will do as you wish," said Arthur; "but I do not like running away turn the canoe round," said John, "and let the raft go first. John, placing Arthur at a little distance, came back to our turning the canoe''s head round, proceeded after our Indian friends. id = 21387 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = In the Eastern Seas date = keywords = Ali; CHAPTER; Captain; Davenport; Dick; Emily; Frau; Grace; Hooker; Jumbo; Macco; Massa; Merlin; Oliver; Potto; Roger; Sedgwick; Tanda; Tarbox; Thudicumb; Trew; Walter summary = "Our lives are in God''s hands, young lady," said the captain, in a kind fine, and away the ship went, careering over the foaming seas like a sound, and turning round my head saw the long wings of an enormous was aloft, I saw in the far distance an object which looked like a log little time it appeared evident that the water was calmer. "Water come soon," he exclaimed, digging away more however, in a little time came back again, and we saw a curious black "Perhaps, after all," said Oliver, "we are taken away in time to be A short way on, we saw the hill-side covered with myrtle-like trees, and "Why do you think they will come here, good Frau?" said Mr Hooker. "By-the-by, Mr Walter," observed Roger, "the last time I came up, I saw heard voices, and looking round, I saw Mr Hooker and his party coming id = 21396 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = The Three Lieutenants date = keywords = Adair; Alick; Archy; Captain; Desmond; Don; English; Gerald; Gordon; Hemming; Higson; Jack; Miss; Murray; Needham; Norris; O''Regan; Paddy; Rogers; Spider; Stella; Supplejack; Terence; Tom; Tudor; british; come summary = young fellows in it, like your brother Jack and his friends Murray and Murray came on board the frigate the next day to see Jack and Terence. A merry set of gun-room officers and midshipmen left the ships soon "Good-bye, old fellows," said Tom; "we must lose no more time." And he That no time may be lost, let the boats be got ready with water-casks boat from the shore came off, bringing an officer-like looking Spaniard, As soon as she came to an anchor, Higson, Tom, and Archy, with a boat''s under him," said Jack to Adair, who had come on board to see him. "Better luck next time," observed Jack, when he came on deck, and he distance, and fired away with Long Tom. The slaver''s crew, encouraged by their officers, returned to their guns, Murray now ordered five boats under the command of Jack to board and id = 21397 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = Manco, the Peruvian Chief Or, An Englishman''s Adventures in the Country of the Incas date = keywords = Amaru; CHAPTER; Cashibos; Don; Eduardo; Gale; Inca; Indians; Ithulpo; Jose; Lima; Manco; Ned; Nita; Pedro; Peru; Senor; Spaniards; Tupac; spanish; time summary = father led the Indian to a large unfurnished room, which the children "You were a long time opening the gate, friend," observed, one of them At a little distance off was a village of Indian huts, mostly small; but The observations which the Indian chief let fall made me suspect that I thought of our having aided the escape of the Indian chief Manco, and Three days passed away, and at last, to my great joy, Manco came back. disasters to think of attacking the Indians," said Pedro. friend Manco, the Indian chief, if he should have escaped from his Manco had told me, he expected about this time the Indians would be Manco had given orders that one of the Indians should at all times be A party of Indians came one day to the village, on their way across the and look after the horses; while Manco and I, with our three Indians, id = 21403 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = The Pirate of the Mediterranean: A Tale of the Sea date = keywords = Ada; Bowse; Captain; Duff; English; Fleetwood; Garden; Gauntlett; Greek; Hawk; Heaven; Ione; Linton; Malta; Marianna; Miss; Nina; Paolo; Raby; Saltwell; Sea; Vlacco; Zappa; Zodiac; italian summary = on board till I send for you, and let not a man quit the vessel on any "Captain Fleetwood," said a lady near, "can you introduce a partner to detained Ada on deck, and then pointing out Captain Fleetwood''s boat to noted Greek pirate Zappa, in his famous brig the _Sea Hawk_, had lately "Let the Italians come in here, Mr Bowse," said the colonel, from the After watching the sea for some time, as Ada looked up at "You know not lady how you came to be on board this vessel," he said. "And the Lady Nina," said Zappa, taking the old man aside, "has she I saw you brought on board the pirate vessel, the accursed _Sea Hawk_, boats," said Captain Fleetwood. assistance for Captain Fleetwood," said Ada. "But, Signor Paolo," said Ada, not knowing how long he might continue in it will kill me," said Nina, taking Ada''s hand, and looking into her id = 21452 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = Ernest Bracebridge: School Days date = keywords = Barber; Blackall; Bouldon; Bracebridge; Buttar; Dawson; Doctor; Eden; Ellis; Ernest; Frank; Gregson; Lemon; Malin; Monsieur; Sergeant; Tom; Tommy; boy summary = A second time that day did Ernest''s party come off victorious. thick-headed fellow, Blackall, and his set?" said Ernest, addressing time to spare when we come to the difficult places," observed Ernest to "How do you feel, old fellow?" said Ernest, after they had made good Ernest hit the ball a fine blow, and sent it flying away over the heads Ernest determined to play his best, so as to keep Ellis in as long as This time Ernest had a kite as well as Ellis. "Come along, Ellis," said Ernest, one Saturday afternoon, when he found The Doctor looked pleased, and he knew that Ellis was not a boy to make Ernest chose Buttar, Ellis, and Knowles, who played already very well, Ernest with two or three other boys, having seen Blackall safely Ernest knew that Ellis required all sorts of encouragement, so he said Ernest and Ellis, Buttar, Bouldon, and two id = 21453 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = Captain Mugford: Our Salt and Fresh Water Tutors date = keywords = Alfred; Bob; CHAPTER; Captain; Clare; Clump; Drake; England; Harry; Higginson; Juno; Massa; Mugford; Ugly; Walter; boat; boy; good; old; time summary = As Mr Clare came over the brig''s side, he said, with a bow, "Captain "These," said Mr Clare, laying his hands on Harry''s and Alfred''s Captain Mugford came in, and Mr Clare and he talked whilst we boys Sometimes Mr Clare and the captain took oars in our boat; at other "But," continued the jolly old Captain, having taken Mr Clare''s arm, got de water dat day to throw in my face, I should never have come round "Good-night, Captain Ugly," we cried, as we pushed for the shore in the "Come, boys, now," said the Captain, "let''s get under way. replied the Captain, and away they hurried to where our good old boat So Harry patted his head and said, "Yes, old boy, I wish we that boat at such a time coming towards the shore of our rough cape that boat to rights; but soon saw that there was a good day''s work or more id = 21455 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = Dick Cheveley: His Adventures and Misadventures date = keywords = Aunt; Butterfield; Captain; Cheveley; Deb; Dick; Emu; Growles; Mark; Ned; Reginald; Riddle; Roger; Sir; Tom; Toney; ship; time summary = A fine old sailor-like man with a straw hat and round jacket came out of come this way give us a call," said the old sailor, as I was preparing "Never fear, I''ll come before long," said old Roger. "Come and sit down," said Harry to him in a kind way which soon made him board his ship by the few men who remained in the boat, the rest having smugglers would have time to run the cargo, and carry the goods away We had got about two-thirds of the way home when we saw three men coming let me observe that the crew of a ship never sleep all at one time. In a short time a sea got up which made the ship tumble about in a way I on for some time till it was nearly dark, the captain ordered the ship''s id = 21456 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = The Cruise of the "Dainty"; Or, Rovings in the Pacific date = keywords = Charlie; Dick; Fanny; Harry; Mary; Nat; Sam; Tilston; Toa; Tom summary = place where he could venture to land till they reached the islands I Harry now told me to go forward to assist the other men on the look-out. "Port it is," cried Tom. The headsails were handed, the schooner was rounded to, the anchor let eager to step on shore, my boat soon catching up Harry''s. Harry''s boat was getting near the schooner. As Harry and I helped him along the deck, we called old Tom and Dick to wished-for islands, at last Harry began to fear that old Tom had made When I went below to get some supper I told Harry what Sam had said. "Good day, Captain Myers," said Harry. As no natives appeared, Harry did not wish to lose time whole day; but Harry told Charlie and Dick Tilston, Nat and me, that we Harry, who was on deck, saw us coming, and presently Mary and Fanny came id = 21458 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = Charley Laurel: A Story of Adventure by Sea and Land date = keywords = Captain; Charley; Dear; Dick; Dolphin; Falconer; God; Kitty; Laurel; Miss; Mrs; Podgers summary = The boy is brought up by Dick on board ship, "I think, Charley, you should say your prayers," said Dick, who had Some days after this, when Dick came on deck, he saw at a short distance "You say your prayers, Charley," said Dick; "and mind you thank God for Month after month passed away, and Dick and Charley continued to live "A very good thing for grown men like me," answered Dick, "but very bad "Do, Charley, do," said Dick; "and I''ll mind the ship." a fine-looking young man, in a kind voice, observing Dick''s exhausted "Well, Charley, we will look after you," said Dick, when I went forward. "Little fear of that," said Dick; "they know us too well to wish to come "I hope that we shall escape fighting this time," I observed; "for Dick "I would like to have you, Charley," said Dick, "but you will be much id = 21459 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = Dick Onslow Among the Redskins date = keywords = CHAPTER; Dacotahs; Delaware; Dick; Indians; John; Laban; Noggin; Obed; Pawnees; Pipestick; Sam; Short; camp; fire; friend; look summary = We had encamped one night close to a wood near Little Bear Creek, which got close up to my tree--as I looked down, I saw their hideous, Indian, I saw the honest countenance of young Obed Ragget, looking I should scarcely have had time, I feared, to seize Obed''s rifle before the tent covering just above my head, and every time I looked at them I The food revived me, and I felt much better by the time my new friend''s camp just in time to scare away another party of Dacotahs, who like when the bank gave way, and bear and Indian both rolled away into the heartily on the food like a man who had fasted long, and was in no way went like a shot, leaving a red streak on the water to mark the spot. die like my poor horse, but after a time I felt better, and hope revived id = 21504 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = My First Voyage to Southern Seas date = keywords = Alfred; Armstrong; Bigg; Cape; Captain; Ceylon; Coventry; Cuff; Dango; Fordyce; Grimes; Henley; Herbert; Marsden; Nowell; Orion; Ralph; Solon; Spratt; Tommy; Ward; come; elephant; look; time summary = About this time I observed a great change coming over my father. think Solon is likely to prove as true a friend as any one I shall meet quiet, pleasant way; and in a very little time, after having at first Scarcely had Mr Henley said this than the captain made his appearance got on board by a shore boat, than a breeze coming off the land, the then, as I watched, to my great delight I saw a number of large animals way of all men-of-war for some time to come, at all events. The burning ship was seen a long way astern, and he spoke of the great We followed him till we came to a tree round which stood a number of As I looked around I could see the elephants standing a little way off By the time I was on my feet, and had looked about me, Solon and id = 23260 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = The Two Whalers; Or, Adventures in the Pacific date = keywords = Alice; Bland; Captain; Eagle; Hake; Jack; Lady; Mary; Medley summary = out of ear-shot, I heard Captain Bland remark to father that he liked of their ships, the "Eagle," Captain Hake, just about to sail for the for four years on board the good ship "Eagle," South Sea whaler, Captain deal besides, thanks to Medley''s assistance, by the time the ship was and the captain, rushing on deck, ordered a boat to be lowered. On his return to the half-deck, Medley said to me, "Now, Jack, let us Medley, go with me?" said Captain Bland. brought the ship to an anchor in the harbour, when Captain Hake came on get Captain Bland to beg him to allow me to remain on board the "Lady we got nearer I shouted, and soon Captain Bland appeared, followed by captain below, soon coming again on deck told the men that he was appearance of Captain Bland and his boat''s crew caused no little id = 23269 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = The Heir of Kilfinnan: A Tale of the Shore and Ocean date = keywords = Barry; Captain; Denham; Dermot; Earl; Falkner; Father; Jamieson; Lady; Nora; O''Rourke; Sophy summary = As the young ladies entered, conducted by Dermot, she placed Dermot stood by Lady Nora''s side, watching with looks of astonishment "You must promise to come to-morrow, Dermot," said the Lady Sophy; "we discovered during his visits to the castle that the young Lady Nora was "I should like to come and talk to your mother," said the blind lady. Falkner," said Lady Sophy, pointing to Dermot as he was passing the "Come in, boy," said another lady; "we wish to see if your portrait has time; if not, those beautiful young ladies and the kind Earl will fall The merchantman sailed on her way, and the boat having returned on board "I am sure a little more rest will do you good," said Captain Falkner, a short time the boats approached, and the men informed the officers in Captain Denham approached Lady Nora and id = 23378 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = Tales of the Sea, and of Our Jack Tars date = keywords = Aunt; Bambo; Boz; Captain; Clem; Deborah; Harry; Jack; Owen; Paul; Pearson; Sir; Tom; Uncle; man; ship summary = is wrecked near his house on a stormy Christmas Day. The first story, "Happy Jack", is by far the longest, occupying one "Ye''ll soon be asking for your bed, leddie," said Bob Tubbs, the old man sent on board his ship, the captain must have known him. Several days passed away, when at length I saw Clement come on deck. of old Tom''s suspicions, and observed that the captain probably thought captain was right, the boat couldn''t have lived two minutes in this sea, "Jack, I don''t like the look of things," said old Tom. "No time to be lost," said Pearson, hauling up the boat. ship every night, and the watch on deck had arms ready at hand. A boat in a little time was seen to come off with several people "So she is," said the captain, coming on deck. What does she look like?" said the captain. id = 23383 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = Archibald Hughson: An Arctic Story date = keywords = Andrew; Archy; God; Max; boat; ice; man; ship summary = the boats are sent out in search of whales Archy stows away again, to "I wanted to come to sea; so I hid myself away," answered Archy. Andrew led Archy aft, where Captain Irvine was standing, and explained The crew generally did not treat Archy as kindly as old Andrew had done. "I''ll think about it, Max," answered Archy, "but I promised old Andrew "Yes, lad, that He will," said Andrew, taking Archy''s hand, "He has Archy sat close to old Andrew, listening attentively to what he said, he Archy lowered himself down with Andrew on to the ice, and with the rest Archy, from the time of leaving the ship, had kept close to Andrew, and "Well, Archy," he said, "I see old Andrew intends to make you work for "Now move on, Archy," said Andrew, "and keep a bright look out ahead, as id = 23387 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = Washed Ashore; Or, The Tower of Stormount Bay date = keywords = Askew; Becky; Captain; Charley; Jack; Ludlow; Margery; Peter; Stephen; Tom; Tower summary = THE OLD TOWER--CAPTAIN ASKEW''S FAMILY--THE SMUGGLERS--WHY JACK ASKEW talking to his friend, Mrs Askew and Margery in getting his room ready, As long as daylight lasted Captain Askew or Tom had their eye at the "What brings you here, Peter, at this time of night?" asked Captain Stephen was satisfied; he liked Margery and the captain, and Mrs Askew, got home, "like a little boy who had tumbled into the water," he said; "I mind the time before the captain came to the Tower, the matter was About an hour after Charley Blount had left the Tower, Stephen Ludlow THE SEARCH FOR MARGERY--THE SLIPPER--THE VAULT--TOM AND CHARLEY The captain then went back to the Tower, and found blind Peter and old Charley was, however, thinking all the time far more of little Margery, they blindfolded Charley''s and Tom''s eyes, the Captain observing that friends of Captain Askew, so that his way would be likely to be made id = 23503 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = In the Wilds of Africa date = keywords = Andrew; Bella; Chickango; Chico; David; Donald; Fraser; Igubo; Jack; Kate; Kydd; Leo; Mango; Natty; Senhor; Silva; Stanley; Timbo; come summary = I saw my cousin close the old man''s eyes as I took Natty by the hand "Massa," said Timbo, coming up to Stanley, "me t''ink it better to have rest of us followed, Jack catching hold of Natty and Timbo of Leo, and Turning my head for an instant, I saw Leo and Natty shout at a little distance, and presently saw Timbo and Chickango "I do not think the blacks will come," said Natty; "but if they do, I "He no good man," said Timbo, as we came away. "I am sure my father would," I heard Natty say to Leo. Stanley took a pace or two up and down, and then turning to Timbo, said, Presently we saw a creature which at a distance looked like a young thought it was some creature, till I saw a long body following. "I should like to look at it," said Natty, when I told him. id = 27918 author = Kingston, William Henry Giles title = The Mines and its Wonders date = keywords = England; Europe; Gilbart; Mark; Simon; foot; gallery; man; time; water; work summary = At length some men came to carry young Gilbart''s corpse to his mother''s do, the first morning he returned to work he took Mark by the arm and Simon, taking Mark by the hand, stepped on to an iron frame-work or feet six inches from the ground and working upwards, cutting out the Coal mines, it should be understood, are worked in various ways, some in A few years ago the number of tin mines worked in Cornwall amounted to eagerness to obtain the rich ore, the miners had worked upwards until left dry at low-water, on which small veins of tin ore were discovered and some very rich lead mines have of late years been worked in the brethren working in coal mines, the atmosphere in the former is far more proprietor of two of the coal mines in which he had worked in his id = 17782 author = Kirkwood, Edith Brown title = Animal Children: The Friends of the Forest and the Plain date = keywords = Goat; Miss; little summary = trustingly, under the little boy''s To have the little girls and boys all want to run away, Mother opossum says she''d like to ask If you should turn to look him right squarely in the eye. Is this dear little Kitten with bright, shiny eyes Is the little Deer-mouse with the pretty white feet; (Which must be very puzzling to little girls and boys). To every nice little girl and boy. You would love a little playmate as sweet as Miss Gazelle. But for little Bo-Peep in vain does he look. Mother and father and little Miss Bear When little Miss Polar Bear goes out to skate, But then if little Monkeys always were so very good The cute little dogs that live on the prairie Much dirtier boy than this little Hyena? He is noted because of his strange little ways; This queer little Mole has a star for a nose id = 14785 author = Knapp, Shepherd title = Down the Chimney date = keywords = Chimney; Fairies summary = What sort of a Christmas play do the boys and girls like, and in what THE WIND FAIRIES _are heard from far, far away, calling in answer:_ JACK FROST, _as soon as he hears them, says joyfully:_ There they _And now you can hear the Wind Fairies coming gradually nearer, making _opens one eye, and speaking slowly and sleepily, says:_ Look here, JACK FROST _climbs up, puts his head over the chimney, then draws back We fairies come with snow-flakes white; It seems like old times to have snow at Christmas. _Then_ JACK FROST _continues_: There comes Santa Claus, sure he does not see Jack Frost and the Snow Fairies, who are hidden behind _Now the Snow Fairies have come out from behind the Chimney, and are Good evening, my old friend, _says_ SANTA CLAUS. The Wind Fairies are heard outside, like this_: _But suddenly from up the chimney comes the voice of_ JACK FROST: id = 14786 author = Knapp, Shepherd title = Up the Chimney date = keywords = Claus; JACK; Santa summary = Oh, I forget that, _says_ JACK, _looking a little bit MOTHER _looks over at Polly, who seems to have finished, and says_: Let me take your cloak and hood, Nurse Mary, _says_ POLLY. Good night, Nurse Mary, _says_ FATHER. Come, Nurse Mary, _says_ JACK, you must take your medicine. Nurse Mary, _says_ POLLY, won''t you sing us "The Carol of the says_, My dears, it is time we were all in bed, or Santa Claus when Good-night, Nurse Mary, _cry_ JACK _and_ POLLY. _says_ POLLY, _looking at the little _says_ SANTA CLAUS, _looking from Polly to Jack and back to Polly _While Mrs. Santa Claus is out of the room_, JACK _says_: Oh, _says_ POLLY, I think she must be almost as good as you, Santa _So Polly opens the doors, and at a signal from Santa Claus the doll _After a little_ SANTA CLAUS _says_: Stop! id = 18937 author = Kronheim, Joseph Martin title = My First Picture Book With Thirty-six Pages of Pictures Printed in Colours by Kronheim date = keywords = Jack; Old; illustration summary = Once on a time there was a Little Old Woman who lived in a Shoe. [Illustration: Old Woman with children and Shoe.] wood where the Giant had met their father, they saw an immense shoe. [Illustration: Strong-arm and Boy with Large Head.] witch and the Little Old Lady, as also Strong-arm, his eleven the Little Old Woman and all their children built a new house, and [Illustration: Strong-arm cutting off Giant''s head.] "Little Bo-Peep she lost her sheep Little Bo-Peep asked him whether he had seen a flock of sheep. [Illustration: Little Pig going to market.] The Little Pig who Went to Market. [Illustration: Little Pig with mother.] [Illustration: Little Pig tying mother to chair.] [Illustration: Little Pig running home.] THE HISTORY OF OLD MOTHER GOOSE AND HER SON JACK. THE HISTORY OF OLD MOTHER GOOSE AND HER SON JACK. Old Mother Goose lived in a cottage with her son Jack. id = 18752 author = La Motte-Fouqué, Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de title = Undine date = keywords = Bertalda; Huldbrand; Knight; Kühleborn; Undine summary = You will read in this little book how Undine, the water maiden, won Now when the knight saw the old man''s face it was welcome to him, as ''You are beautiful, Sir Knight,'' she said, ''but how did you come to Then Undine, unashamed, drew a little footstool near to Huldbrand, and ''Ah,'' said the knight, ''tell me how the beautiful maiden came to your The old fisherman wept as he heard her words, yet Undine did not seem ''It is true,'' he said, ''that Bertalda was a lovely maiden, yet as I ''I thought Bertalda had loved you,'' cried Undine, ''yet then had she Undine looked at the knight, her blue eyes sparkling as she cried, Huldbrand and the fisherman rose and saw that what the maiden had said But the knight loved Undine''s wayward words. Then, saying farewell to Bertalda, Undine and the knight walked toward id = 29589 author = Lane, John V. (John Veasey) title = Rodney, the Ranger, with Daniel Morgan on Trail and Battlefield date = keywords = Ahneota; Allison; Angus; Chevalier; Conrad; Dunmore; England; Indians; Jefferson; Louis; Mogridge; Morgan; Mr.; Nat; New; Rangers; Rodney; Virginia; Washington; Zeb; british; man summary = came to think it over, I saw that I was partly to blame," said Rodney. One day there came to David Allison''s house a stalwart young man clad March fifteenth, 1773, Rodney Allison set out with a party of five men little boy, Louis, who cried, "Ahneota, he say you come right away." Then, turning to Rodney, the chief asked: "Why come to Indian country Rodney did not know but that he had said too much, yet he liked a good little fellow threw himself into Rodney''s arms, saying, "I thought you Saw a man the other day who said he heard yer father had Morgan gave the boy as he spoke was one for which Rodney Allison would "That''s Rodney''s way of doing things, you know, Tom," said Lisbeth, "Why, he''s some horse, looks like a blooded one," replied Rodney, Looking into the face of the man, Rodney had it not in his heart to id = 20850 author = Lang, Andrew title = Prince Prigio date = keywords = Alphonso; Benson; Firedrake; Lady; Molinda; Prigio; Prince; Remora summary = "You have asked all the right people, my dear?" said the king. "They are very kind old ladies in their way," said the king; "and were As time went on, Prince Prigio had two younger brothers, whom everybody Then the king went to Prigio, and said that his country was in danger, This the king said, hoping that either the Firedrake would roast Prince "Dear Molly," said the prince, who liked her, "how have I been so "Still?" said the prince, thinking of the Firedrake. "Prince," said the king, as Prigio bowed before the throne, "you are "Very well," said the king; "Prince Prigio, you have your choice. Then, turning to the king, the prince said: "Oh, Frank!" said Prince Prigio, "no cat since the time of Puss in Boots The prince said this, because he did not wish Alphonso to know that he id = 21994 author = Lang, Andrew title = Prince Ricardo of Pantouflia: Being the Adventures of Prince Prigio''s Son date = keywords = Charles; Dick; Giant; Jaqueline; King; Majesty; Pantouflia; Prigio; Prince; Ricardo summary = "I''m sure I don''t know what to do with that boy!" said King Prigio of "No, I don''t know what to do with Dick," said the king. "Yes, she''s a dear, good girl," said the king; "yet she looks melancholy. "Now, Dick," said Jaqueline, "you know I can help you. "I say, Jack," said Prince Ricardo one morning, "here''s a queer letter "People in glass houses should not throw stones, Dick," said Jaqueline. "I like that chap," said Prince Ricardo. "Your father is not the sort of king who is kicked out," said Jaqueline. Prince Ricardo stepped up to this boy, took off his cap, and said: "Thank you, prince," said Ricardo, "for the weapon, which I shall learn "Do let me in, dear Dick; I have good news for you," said the princess. "I seem to know that hand," said Ricardo; "but I thought id = 28096 author = Lang, Andrew title = The Lilac Fairy Book date = keywords = Arthur; BOOK; Black; Kai; Kilwch; Lad; Lasse; Little; Manawyddan; Maurice; Moti; Owen; Peronnik; Shifty; Téphany; Walter; illustration; man summary = ''Of course,'' said the king, ''it may not be the right man, after all, but Next day, when the king went to visit the jogi, the holy man would their mother, they said they saw the room full of nice little men and For a long time all went well; the young man got up very early ''I will tell you who I am,'' said the old man; ''I am the raspberry king, ''Bad is the place where thou hast built thy house, king''s son,'' said the Light of heart the king''s son went on his road, till he came to the ''Thou hast aimed well this time too,'' said the giant, as the king''s son Soon the second man came home, and his wife said to him: ''It is time that I took a wife,'' said he, and after long looking he id = 18441 author = Laughlin, Burren title = Bright-Wits, Prince of Mogadore date = keywords = Bright; Garrofat; Wits; illustration; wit summary = spread and he was known far and near as "Bright-Wits," Prince of exclaiming, "Know, thou surly hind, that I am Bright-Wits, Prince of To which Bright-Wits quickly replied, "Learn then, O Garrofat, that I During the week which followed, Bright-Wits, and Ablano the Brahman, As Bright-Wits advanced to the throne, Garrofat cried out with derision, "Calm thyself, dear Bright-Wits," began Garrofat, "I am sorry to remind When Garrofat ceased, Bright-Wits was about to give way to his wrath, here, in company with Ablano, Bright-Wits and Azalia spent many happy Now Bright-Wits ordered the slaves to set the spindles and shields When, seven days later, Bright-Wits appeared before Garrofat, he found embraced Bright-Wits and Azalia, Ablano turned to Garrofat and thus prince, "Know, O Bright-Wits, that this is to be your last task. As Garrofat ceased speaking, Bright-Wits glanced quickly at Azalia, and HOW PRINCE BRIGHT-WITS SOLVED THE PUZZLES HOW PRINCE BRIGHT-WITS SOLVED THE PUZZLES id = 20620 author = Lawrence, Josephine title = Rosemary date = keywords = Aunt; Doctor; Fannie; Hugh; Jack; Miss; Mrs.; Nina; Rosemary; Sarah; Shirley; Trudy; Willis; Winnie summary = "Is Aunt Trudy''s room all ready, Winnie?" asked Rosemary, as the "I''ll give Sarah credit for good sense," said Doctor Hugh grimly. "Since we are talking confidentially," said Doctor Hugh and Rosemary Rosemary or Winnie or Aunt Trudy?" asked the doctor. "Where''s Sarah?" Doctor Hugh demanded, meeting Rosemary in the hall "Rosemary," said Aunt Trudy, coming into the living room as the "Rosemary!" said Doctor Hugh. "Rosemary!" said Doctor Hugh. "You look like my girl," said Doctor Hugh, kissing her when she came "Goodness knows what I''ve done," said Rosemary to Sarah as they "Sarah!" said Doctor Hugh, warningly, but Rosemary dashed past them "Look here, Sarah, this is no time for argument," said Doctor Hugh Doctor Hugh said little then, but he took Sarah into the office and "You go, Rosemary, and take Sarah and Shirley," said Miss Penfield Rosemary, Sarah, Shirley and Aunt Trudy went to the id = 20315 author = Leavitt, Elizabeth Davis title = The Grasshopper Stories date = keywords = Billy summary = looked up at him as if to say, "Come on, Billy, let''s march!" The little "What is the matter this morning, Billy?" the grasshopper asked. As he stood in the door-way, a shame-faced little Billy, "Good-morning, Grasshopper," said Billy. "Why don''t you help the ant, Billy?" asked the grasshopper. "You are welcome," said Billy and he and the grasshopper went on their "O Billy," exclaimed the grasshopper, "Don''t you hear its mother calling "O, please come back, grasshopper!" called Billy, "and tell me, did the "I am glad you went with me, Grasshopper," said Billy. "Good-bye," said Billy, as he ran in to give his mother the flowers and "O Billy," cried the grasshopper, "if you lost your little tin-soldier, The grasshopper put his head on the other side and looked at Billy. "You look very happy, Billy," said the grasshopper, "I guess you must id = 27991 author = Leblanc, Georgette title = The Blue Bird for Children The Wonderful Adventures of Tyltyl and Mytyl in Search of Happiness date = keywords = Bird; Blue; Cat; Children; Dog; Fairy; Mytyl; Tyltyl; Tylô; child; light summary = "I can''t," said poor little Mytyl, who could hardly find room on the "Tyltyl has a bird," said Mytyl. thought the little boy, was very like that which the Fairy told him; "Oh, yes, three little brothers!" said Tyltyl. the Fairy said that the Things and the Animals would come to life, Tyltyl and Mytyl stood hand in hand in front of her, looking a little children suddenly asked if their little dead brothers and sisters were Come and look at the little Live Children!" "Why do they call us the little Live Children?" asked Tyltyl, of "Nothing; it''s a little water," said Tyltyl, impatiently, hoping to "It''s Time," said one of the Blue Children. "Go away, you ugly thing!" said Tyltyl, shaking his fist at the Dog. Dear old faithful Tylô, who had come because he suspected the Cat''s eight; and his two little Children, Tyltyl and Mytyl, were still id = 29980 author = Lefèvre, Félicité title = The Cock, The Mouse and the Little Red Hen an old tale retold date = keywords = illustration summary = said the little Red Hen. said the little Red Hen. said the little Red Hen. said the little Red Hen. said the little Red Hen. The Cock, the Mouse and the little Red Hen Mouse and a Little Red Hen[.] that door, and into my sack I will put the Cock, and the Mouse, and "I''ll make a fire to roast the Cock," said one little fox. But what was happening to the Cock and the Mouse, and the little Red "I''ll do it myself," said the little Red Hen. All breakfast time the "Then I''ll do it myself," said the little Red Hen. So she cleared it was done, the Cock and the Mouse and the little Red Hen ran home said the little Red Hen. And off she ran said the little Red Hen. And off she ran said the little Red Hen. And off she ran id = 19136 author = Leslie, Emma title = Hayslope Grange: A Tale of the Civil War date = keywords = Drury; Harry; King; Mabel; Mary; Master; Maud; Mistress summary = "Nay, but I did not mean to grieve you, dearest Maud," said Harry; "but "By my faith, that cannot be now, Harry," said Master Drury, "Mistress Maud has not yet left her room," said the man. "Prithee, Maud, go and sit down," said Master Drury, tenderly. "Prithee, Cavalier is almost as fond of Maud as he is of Harry," said "But this poor old woman did not send Harry away," said Maud, quickly. "I don''t think Harry is a traitor," said Maud, calmly. "Your father may not let us see how sorry he is about Harry," said Maud, "Marry, now be truthful, Mistress Maud," said Mary, "and tell us thou "Prithee, but you will see Harry before you leave Oxford?" said Maud, a "Nay, nay, but it is to the Grange you must come, Harry," said Maud, "Marry, I would speak to Master Drury alone," said Maud. id = 20307 author = Leslie, Emma title = Kate''s Ordeal date = keywords = Kate; Maple; Marion; Mrs.; Sunday summary = seats, Miss Eldon whispered to Kate, "Will you ask your mother to come "But then it is only a baker''s shop, mother," said Kate. the Sundays, Kate, or if I knew anything of your cousin Marion, it situation in London now," said Miss Eldon, thinking Kate was vexed and her mother said: "Now, Kate, tell me the whole truth about this affair." "Yes, ma''am, I will," said Kate; and then the old lady asked the "Mother will be glad to know that," said Kate. them in a different way than just coming into the shop?" said Kate. "Oh, Kate, how rude you are," said Marion, crossly; "there, come along "Marion has gone out," said Kate. "Come, Kate, don''t go to sleep," said Marion, laughing at her dazed "Open your bag, Kate, I should like a bun now," said Marion, and she "Oh, don''t wait, Marion, they are home by this time," said Kate, id = 21074 author = Leslie, Lawrence J. title = Afloat on the Flood date = keywords = Bandy; Beggs; Bessie; Carson; French; Max; Mazie; Shack; Steve; Toby; leg; look summary = The boy who had been called Bandy-legs by Max, and whose rather crooked Steve gave a half groan, and Max too turned a little white, for the was running; while Max and Toby and Bandy-legs found plenty to do in they, Steve?" Bandy-legs asked, after a little time had elapsed, sure to appear," Max told them; "and look who''s coming out on the "I''d just like to be able to give the bridge a good shake," Bandy-legs Turning to look toward the shore Max realized for the first time how chance comes our way," said Max, firmly. "Move along there, Bandy-legs and Steve!" called Max; "or we''ll be "How far have we come, Max?" Steve continued, anxious to know, and "Will we have to keep any sort of watch, d''ye think, Max?" Bandy-legs "Look like tough nuts to me!" Bandy-legs told Max the first opportunity id = 28682 author = Leslie, Madeline title = Minnie''s Pet Cat date = keywords = Fidelle; Lee; Minnie; Mrs.; cat summary = Fidelle, Minnie''s second pet, was a beautiful tortoise-shell cat. The moment Fidelle heard Minnie''s voice, she walked to the door, and was England, had a favorite cat, with a family of kittens. where they continued some time, the cat treating her little charge in door had been left open, and a strange cat had just come into the room. "I''m sure, father, Fidelle and Tiney are good friends," cried Minnie, Fidelle presently came and jumped in Ida''s lap, to the surprise of Mrs. Lee and Minnie. "I suppose you know, Minnie, that the cat belongs to the same family as "That was an awful story," remarked Mrs. Lee, having watched Minnie''s Mrs. Lee was quite surprised to see the cat come walking quickly into "What can be the reason cats don''t like water?" Minnie asked her mother. For a long time Mr. and Mrs. Lee, with Minnie, id = 18614 author = Lewis, Elizabeth title = At the Back of the North Wind date = keywords = Diamond; Mr.; Nanny; North; Raymond; Wind summary = "Will you go with me now, little Diamond?" asked the North Wind bending Now Diamond''s mother had once more pasted up North Wind''s window. "Oh, please, North Wind," cried Diamond, "won''t you help that little "That must be the place," said Diamond to himself, "where North Wind "Not quite so bad as that, dear North Wind," said Diamond. "It is North Wind on her door-step!" said Diamond joyfully and hurried "I wonder if that is North Wind," said Diamond to himself. "I''ve been at the back of the north wind," said Diamond to himself "I''ve been at the back of the north wind," said Diamond to himself It was a long time since Diamond had seen North Wind or even thought "Wasn''t it really North Wind?" said Diamond to himself. "Dear North Wind," said Diamond, "I want so much to come to you but I "Did she hear, North Wind?" said Diamond. id = 15929 author = Lindsay, Maud title = Mother Stories date = keywords = Fleet; Grandmother; Joseph; Lindsay; Mother; Mrs.; little summary = "Come over, little neighbor, and help me work to-day!" So, as soon as "To-day I have talked with the birds in the garden," said Sweet Voice, "I never fly far away from home," said Mother Pigeon, "and to-day I "I knew there would be a way!" said the little boy, as he sprang on deck The little boy went on sailing, sailing, day and night, until he came to "Good morning Mrs. Wasp," called the little elf, "I''ve come to see if "Poor little boy!" said Grandmother, when she had heard all about it; wind, as though they said, "How do you do?" Once, too, he saw a little "Oh, dear me," said the little girl when she saw this, "I must call my she said, "I''m little Minnie Grey; and I''m looking for work because my Little Carl and his mother came from their home in the country one sweet id = 16348 author = Lippmann, Julie M. title = Dreamland date = keywords = Betty; Bombus; Doris; Larry; Lionel; Marjorie; Mr.; Piper; little summary = For a little the voice was silent, and Larry was beginning to fear it "The world don''t wait for things," said Larry. beautiful, and mebbe the real one would n''t look like what I thought, "Well, Larry, little fellow, the dream''s come true; and here we are, were a little girl, you know," interrupted Betty, not intending to be "You don''t look like a kidnapper, sir," said Betty, respectfully. Betty opened her eyes wide and said: "Why, _I_ did n''t know it. the door-frame, breathing softly, like a little child that is dreaming which Doris smiled; she liked to be thought "good and sweet." The Piper, looking at Doris''s wondering face, said, smiling: "Thou dost have something to gaze at that looked like her precious little one? just a picture of goodness; and her dear old eyes have a look of love "Oh, little brook, cannot you get out of your bed and come this way?" id = 29111 author = Locker-Lampson, Hannah Jane title = What the Blackbird said A story in four chirps date = keywords = Alice; Barlow; Blackbird; Robin; Rook; Willie; little summary = certain air of respect, "You are a good little bird, Mr. Robin, and I Then away flew the Robin, leaving the Blackbird on the bare branch, with The Blackbird, through the kindness of his little friend the Robin, soon said brown coats are beginning to drop off, for the little green leaves The Blackbird was anxious not to be too far from his little friends "Good morning, my friend," said the polite old Rook, "this is a very little birds flourished, and grew apace, and each night as the Blackbird lay their eggs in the poor little nest of quite a small bird who can''t fir-tree, and Willie moved a little further off, for fear the Blackbird "That is due then to your bright little lessons," said the Blackbird [Illustration: THE THREE FRIENDS--THE ROBIN, THE ROOK, AND THE BLACKBIRD.] days followed each other, when all that the Blackbird saw of his little id = 23278 author = Long, Helen Beecher title = Janice Day at Poketown date = keywords = Aunt; Day; Dexter; Drugg; Haley; Hopewell; Janice; Jason; Lottie; Marty; Mira; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Nelson; Poketown; Rill; Scattergood; Uncle; Walky summary = "Janice Day. I don''t know whether I shall go to school while I am in contrary when Jason left the old Day house to meet Janice at the Mrs. Day looked a bit startled when she saw Janice "Greensboro has good schools," Janice said, "I was in my junior year at It was then that Janice saw the little girl upon the old wharf. "Poor little thing!" sighed Janice, who had come home to find her aunt Miss ''Rill sighed and shook her head, looking at Janice with a little "Janice wasted her good money, then," said Marty, with fine disgust. Janice met Nelson Haley a couple of days later in Hopewell Drugg''s "Say, that Janice girl is all right!" one rough fellow said to Marty Poketown school-teacher hurried away, and left Janice and Marty sitting "People are _so_ good!" Janice cried again to Haley and Marty. I''d like to know, Janice Day? id = 28679 author = Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall) title = Forgotten Tales of Long Ago date = keywords = Anne; Beechnut; Ben; Charles; Davis; Delia; Ellen; George; Giles; Gresham; Hal; Jemima; Judge; Lady; Lenox; Malleville; Master; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Mumbles; Prince; Sally; Sharpley; Smith; William summary = ''Remember, my dear,'' said his father, ''that the long hand never tells ''There is an old saying, my dear little friends,'' said Mr. Random, ''Ah, Richard,'' said his father, ''it is little better than story-telling shall hate Ben Hunt as long as I live for it." "Fie, Charles," said my Then his mother said: ''My dear Charles, do try and be good, and I will ''My dear young lady,'' said nurse, ''your mother _will_ see it, and love ''No, Master Charles,'' said Giles, ''you shall come home with me, and When Charles thought the little boy was out of hearing, he said to ''Ah, Giles,'' said Charles, ''how like that young lady is to my sister ''Sit down, Ellen,'' said Mrs. Danvers to a lovely little girl of seven ''I am not a very good judge of sewing, my dear little girl,'' said Mr. Gresham, examining the work with a close and scrupulous eye; ''but, in my id = 28415 author = Lyng, Mary Ella title = History Plays for the Grammar Grades date = keywords = ACT; End; General; Mr.; South; introduction; man summary = The next act will be Columbus talking to Queen. The next act will be Drake and others talking to the Queen after the George Washington was the first president of the United States and The first act will be George Washington talking to his mother. The first act will be Andrew Jackson and a British officer. The next act will be President Jackson talking to General Scott about The first act will be Fremont talking to President Van Buren. The next act will be Fremont telling about his first and second trip SPEAKER CLAY: Gentlemen, we have been debating on the right of a state from the North the state has the right to nullify a law of Congress. from the North the state has the right to nullify a law of Congress. The first act will be Abraham Lincoln and John Hanks coming in from id = 16576 author = M. T. W. title = Connor Magan''s Luck and Other Stories date = keywords = April; Billy; Connor; Delphy; Hannah; Jerry; Mas; Max; Nannette; Sammy; Tot; illustration; little summary = head--when we come home from de funeral dat night, de ole man look at A good many years ago, in the city of Philadelphia, lived a little girl, Nannette for the good little "sister-mother," who once upon a time Molly was six years old; a plump, roly-poly little girl with long, And a little later, while rocking her old rag-doll, "mamma," said she, "Good-bye," said gentle grandma, holding up the little face to kiss the "I like chicken, I do," said proud little Zay with appealing eyes, but From that night, just as the little man had said, riches unlimited came "It is _very_ cold," said the little old man as we started. "Mamma," she said, "why can''t I wear pretty clothes every day like Irene "Well, Totchen," said Tot''s boy-uncle Will, looking up from his book as "Will," said Tot''s mamma, at the open door, "are you ready? Tot, in her little night-dress id = 20332 author = MacArthur, Ruth Brown title = Tabitha''s Vacation date = keywords = Billiard; Bow; Catt; Gloriana; Inez; Irene; Janie; Mercedes; Myra; Rosslyn; Silver; Susie; Tabitha; Toady; Uncle; glory summary = warbled Tabitha Catt, pausing on the doorstep of her little desert home "All right," agreed Glory, who, like Tabitha, was wondering if the seen,--Mercedes, Susie, Inez, Irene, Rosslyn and Janie, all seated on a Impulsively, Tabitha started for the house with Gloriana at her heels; much like the frank, outspoken, bungling Tabitha of old, that Mrs. McKittrick could not refrain from laughing. Tabitha instantly silenced their mirth, and turning to the boy, said Tabitha slipped away to the little room which she shared with Gloriana Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced Toady''s face fell and Billiard looked rebellious, seeing which, Tabitha "Do you think Tabitha knows we did it?" cried Toady in alarm. You and Toady and Irene let Susie and Inez and "Yes," said Billiard mournfully, taking the reins from Tabitha''s hands It was the first time either Tabitha or Gloriana had been on the ocean; id = 23448 author = MacArthur, Ruth Brown title = Heart of Gold date = keywords = Allee; Campbell; Cherry; Dr.; Essie; Gail; Grandpa; Gussie; John; Miss; Mrs.; Peace; President; Shumway; St.; Wayne; Wood summary = "Tell her, children," prompted Miss Phelps, as Peace floundered Vaguely aware that Miss Phelps had told them to raise their hands, Peace back, Allee, I''m sorry I don''t like the looks of legs today, but I want looking surprised at his presence, Peace pushed the little sister from know--monkeys!" For ever since the day that Peace had brought the sick, "You are late, Allee." Peace had watched the little figure ever since it "And you make little margin pictures like Mrs. Strong did in Peace''s boyish face made Peace exclaim, "You look like Pansy Shumway, though somehow I can''t help liking Peace a little the best. her to the hospital, and the doctor wanted Peace to make her a little Peace''s brown eyes were shining like stars, but all she said was, "What reply, Peace continued, "Everyone knows what you look like in your since Peace''s home-coming five days before, the child had not been still id = 18859 author = MacDonald, George title = Cross Purposes and The Shadows date = keywords = Alice; Fairyland; Ralph; Richard; Shadows; king; look summary = Long before they reached it, however, Alice saw that the fairy was a As soon as his eye fell upon Richard, he changed his tone, and said, "Here is your knife, Richard," said the goblin; but by the time he had creature!" thought he; but hearing Alice shriek again, he said, "Will you come to the next tree, Alice?" said Richard, after a pause. Alice, who had been crying all the time that Richard was thinking, said "Dear Alice!" said Richard, "how pale you look!" Richard thought for a few moments before replying to Alice''s question, "Come along, Alice," said Richard, rising. cave, the king actually saw some of their eyes--strange shadow-eyes; he "Please your majesty," said the Shadows, "this is our church--the "You are much more likely to make them laugh," said the king. "''How thick the Shadows are!'' said one of the children--a thoughtful id = 19809 author = Macduff, John R. (John Ross) title = The Story of a Dewdrop date = keywords = Dewdrop; Nightingale; Sun; Thrush; illustration summary = Thrush, a Lark, and a Nightingale. season was a great way past, when you rubbing their little eyes, and looking; little birds asleep in their varied leafy however, to know, by way of completing But he was a knowing little fellow too; position of the rose-leaf, he took wing, "Pretty little noiseless thing," continued "A teardrop from the sky!" said beautiful Sun you saw some time ago little Teardrop, or Dewdrop, whatever his way from the rose-leaf, had, perhaps "I know better," growled the Thrush. rose and the dewdrop were. diamond on which the Thrush looked. little bird," stammered out the Dewdrop, crown; and that the little thing had It is our little friend the he looks like a star twinkling in the day-time--in bird-winged philosophers are right or first his little wings, and then indeed till his little wings were tired. Dewdrop--gleaming like a diamond in id = 20868 author = Maitland, Julia Charlotte title = Cat and Dog; Or, Memoirs of Puss and the Captain date = keywords = Captain; Craven; Edition; Illustrations; John; Lily; London; Pussy; author; good; history; master summary = friendship between the two animals, the dog''s journey home, and return tail, a delicate pink nose, and good-natured brown eyes, active, compliments, calling me "Good Captain," "Fine Dog," and trying to pat Lily coloured a little, and said that she thought Rodolph''s dogs Next day, while Lily and I were playing in the garden, my master a knowing jerk of his head, "There are those coming, Miss Lily, who need I heard old John observe: "I always thought there was some good in watched the house, and by day I was Lily''s constant companion. One day Lily appeared in the garden carrying a little white kitten in that is not being a good dog; you must not want to hurt the poor little There, even while my master and Lily were living with me, we were a good my master''s dog; the other looked round and called, "Captain! id = 23399 author = March, Eleanor S. title = Little White Barbara date = keywords = illustration summary = Books for Children." Other titles include _Little Yellow Wang-lo_ called Little White Barbara because she And then Aunt Dosy and Aunt Posy began said to Aunt Dosy and Aunt Posy: "You London to buy the Laughing Medicine. This time she got so fat, all the till Barbara''s cheeks got quite red, and When Aunt Dosy and Aunt Posy came back They found Little White Barbara quite They found Little White Barbara quite They found Little White Barbara quite They found Little White Barbara quite They found Little White Barbara quite +The Story of Little Black Sambo.+ Illustrated in Colours. +A Flower Book.+ Illustrated in Colours by NELLIE BENSON. X. +A Horse Book.+ Illustrated in Colours. +Little People: An Alphabet.+ Illustrated in Colours +The Bad Mrs. Ginger.+ Illustrated in Colours +Little White Barbara.+ Illustrated in Colours +The Japanese Dumpy Book.+ Illustrated in Colours or the First Twelve Volumes in Case, price £1 net,_ id = 22410 author = Martineau, Harriet title = The Crofton Boys date = keywords = Agnes; Crofton; Dale; Holt; Hugh; Mr.; Mrs.; Phil; Proctor; Shaw; Tooke summary = "I wish," cried Hugh, thrusting himself in so that Mr. Tooke saw the boy "Come, children," said Mr. Proctor to Agnes and Hugh, "we have all done "It is on account of the little boys themselves," said she, "that Mr. Tooke does not wish to have them very young, now that there is no kind "All the boys learn their lessons at Crofton," observed Hugh. I am going to be a Crofton boy," said Hugh. boys did not know what to say next; and Hugh wished Phil would stop "I should like it," said Hugh, "but I don''t want the boys to think I am up the school with the letter, followed by poor Hugh, as soon as Mr. Tooke had taken his seat next morning. right, and the two little boys after him, though Dale pulled at Hugh''s "If ever little Harry comes to Crofton," said Hugh, more to himself than id = 23264 author = Martineau, Harriet title = The Settlers at Home date = keywords = Ailwin; Geordie; George; God; Linacre; Mildred; Oliver; Red; Roger; Stephen; look summary = "Mildred," said Oliver, "I wish you would finish the cabbages. "What Mildred will say, I don''t know," said Ailwin. "Cannot we take care of her here till father comes home?" said Oliver, hedge into the carr,--"do you know, Mildred," said Oliver, "I think "If one could think how to feed these poor animals," said Oliver,--"and "I thought I heard a child crying a great way off," said Mildred, "Oh, I am so glad you are safe, Roger!" said Oliver. sister''s hands were in, for Roger''s sake; but Mildred pulled away her "No need, Oliver dear!" said Ailwin again. the moment she heard from Oliver that Roger was coming. Oliver knew what Mildred was thinking of when he said,-"Leave Roger to me," said Oliver, feeling secretly some of his sister''s Mildred to go home to Ailwin, and to ask Roger to come to him in the "Don''t be afraid, Roger," said Oliver. id = 23265 author = Martineau, Harriet title = The Crofton Boys date = keywords = Agnes; Crofton; Dale; Holt; Hugh; Mrs; Phil; Proctor; Shaw; Tooke summary = They had played some time, Hugh acting a naughty boy who could not say "I wish," cried Hugh, thrusting himself in so that Mr Tooke saw the boy "Come, children," said Mr Proctor to Agnes and Hugh, "we have all done "All the boys learn their lessons at Crofton," observed Hugh. I am going to be a Crofton boy," said Hugh. thought that, in course of time, Hugh would want all the money he had. boys did not know what to say next; and Hugh wished Phil would stop "I should like it," said Hugh, "but I don''t want the boys to think I am right, and the two little boys after him, though Dale pulled at Hugh''s "Don''t let mother come," said Hugh. "If ever little Harry comes to Crofton," said Hugh, more to himself than Mr Tooke, and Mrs Watson, and Firth shook hands with Hugh, and said id = 19390 author = May, Carrie L. title = Baby Pitcher''s Trials Little Pitcher Stories date = keywords = Amy; Bertie; Charley; Dinah; Flora; Jack summary = "Why," said mamma, smiling, and putting her arm round the little girl''s "Oh, I know!" said Flora, jumping about in high glee, "I am the little "Goody!" said Flora, clapping her hands, regardless of Dinah''s peril. When Flora said "Goody," Amy opened the window. "Have fun," said Flora, laying the black baby down for a nap, with the Flora held up the black baby, but Charley made a wry face and said Flora knew where to look for nice, fat worms, so she left Bertie to take "Never," said Bertie, at which Flora cried louder than ever. "I should like to know who," said Bertie. "You must not think anything about the bird," said Bertie, "for Charley "Smells good!" said Flora, holding out her hand for the "''fumery." FLORA GOES TO RIDE IN THE LITTLE BLUE CART. FLORA GOES TO RIDE IN THE LITTLE BLUE CART. id = 19855 author = May, E. J. (Edith J.) title = Louis'' School Days: A Story for Boys date = keywords = Alfred; Casson; Churchill; Clifton; Digby; Dr.; Ferrers; Frank; God; Hamilton; Jones; Louis; Meredith; Mortimer; Mr.; Mrs.; Norman; Paget; Reginald; Salisbury; Trevannion; Wilkinson; come; history summary = "That you leave Louis Mortimer alone," said Hamilton. "My book is here, dear Reginald," said Louis, touching his brother''s "A great deal too much, dear Louis," said Reginald. "I am sure I don''t know any thing about that book," said Louis, "Louis, my man, you look sorrowful," said Hamilton, as he was landed "I am sure I do not think any thing about it now," said Louis, holding "And many happy returns of the day, dear Louis," said Reginald, who "Dear Hamilton," said Louis, "I shall be quite unhappy if I think I am "Our new school-fellow, Louis, I suppose," said Hamilton, in a low tone, "WHAT?" said Hamilton; "you tell _that_ story, Louis!" "No, Hamilton, no!" said Frank; "I won''t have you tell of poor Louis. "Perhaps so," said Hamilton; "yet, though I am sure Louis is a sincere "Is there any thing then to be found out, Louis?" said Hamilton, id = 14608 author = May, Sophie title = Jimmy, Lucy, and All date = keywords = Bab; Dunlee; Edith; James; Jimmy; Kyzie; Lucy; Mrs.; Nate summary = Kyzie thought not; so Jimmy went on telling Lucy what he knew of Castle said to the engine, ''Come here, little choo choo, Eddo won''t hurt oo.'' "He is trying to tell you how glad he is to see you," said Mr. Templeton, as the children shouted and clapped their hands. But for Kyzie and Edith and Jimmy the good times had begun already. "Look, Lucy," whispered Jimmy; "there''s a boy I know over there at that After breakfast Edith happened to leave the dining-room just behind Mrs. McQuilken, who held her two cats cuddled up in her arms like babies, "How do _you_ know?" asked Jimmy-boy, who thought Nate was putting on "My little boys, Pitt and Roscoe, liked to hear him do that," said Mrs. McQuilken. Before Kyzie had time to say, "Why, Lucy!" little Eddo ran up the steps "But Jimmy-boy, it won''t be very much," said Edith. id = 19247 author = May, Sophie title = Dotty Dimple''s Flyaway date = keywords = Dotty; Flyaway; Horace; Jennie; Miss; Mrs.; Parlin; Polly; Prudy summary = "O, here you are, you little Hop-o''-my-thumb," said Mrs. Clifford, This is about the way little Flyaway would be likely to talk, sixty "See, Flyaway, you haven''t any dimples at all!" said Dotty, primping a "I do wish I did know where Charlie Gray is!" said Dotty, looking "Yes''m, thank you," said Flyaway, "but I like summer-_sourings_ the "You passed Jennie Vance and me in the Pines," said Dotty, "and went "Your grandmother said everything we liked the looks of, Dotty. "Wait a minute, cousin Dotty," said Mrs. Clifford; "Flyaway must put "What makes you talk so much, Dotty Dimple?" said Prudy, "that man "It must be a very warm day," said Mrs. Parlin, "for Prudy and Dotty "O, Horace came and took it," said Dotty. "Selfish little girl!" said grandma, looking keenly at Dotty''s "Neither do I," said aunt Maria; "I am afraid our little Dotty is id = 20699 author = May, Sophie title = Dotty Dimple at Her Grandmother''s date = keywords = Charlie; Dotty; Gray; Jennie; Katie; Miss; Mrs.; Polly; Prudy summary = Dotty Dimple, otherwise Alice, thought the fields looked like her Aunt "Jennie Vance told me," said Dotty; "and she ought to know, for her Jennie said this with such a toss of the head that Dotty longed to reply "Come here, little maiden," said the beggar, pointing to Dotty; "you are "Now, little sister," said Prudy, taking Dotty one side, "don''t give "I should think Prudy might go," said Dotty Dimple, with her finger in "Yes, ''m," said Dotty in a dreary tone; "mayn''t Katie come too? "Let''s go right straight home," said Jennie; and Dotty was glad to hear "Well," said Prudy, "I''m glad you''ll have such nice times, Dotty." "I''m glad Dotty Dimble goed away," said Katie, swinging Charlie''s hand; "Why, Dotty, I thought you were going to take care of that child," said "It would look well in you, Dotty," said Miss Polly, "to pay more id = 20984 author = May, Sophie title = Prudy Keeping House date = keywords = Dotty; Fixfax; Fly; Horace; Hubbard; LITTLE; Miss; Mother; Mrs.; Pragoff; Prudy summary = Author of "Little Prudy Stories," "Dotty Dimple Stories," Etc. Illustrated. snow-storm; Dotty with eyes like living diamonds, Prudy fair and sweet, "Hush, Fly Clifford; you''re the wickedest girl to talk," said Dotty. "How long do you think you''ll have to stay, auntie?" said Prudy. "Yes, auntie," said Horace; "let the girls manage. "That sounds so like Mrs. Pitkin Smith!" said Prudy, laughing. "Didn''t auntie tell us to dress up in her old finery?" said Dotty, "I am glad Fly always minds," said he, looking straight into the little "Yes; and the babies are going to visit their grandmammas," said Mrs. Pragoff; "look at the one in the corner in its nurse''s arms, with a But Prudy was thinking how sorry she was for Mrs. Pragoff and Horace. "Prudy little knows how my heart''s broken," thought Dotty, "or she LITTLE PRUDY''S DOTTY DIMPLE. LITTLE PRUDY''S DOTTY DIMPLE. id = 18576 author = McIntyre, Margaret A. title = The Cave Boy of the Age of Stone date = keywords = Pineknot; Strongarm; Thorn; illustration; man summary = "It is father coming from the hunt," said Thorn, jumping to his feet. "O mother," said Pineknot, laughing hard, "see Thorn''s picture of the "In the old days," he said, rubbing away, "the cave men had nothing to "Now," said Thorn, "I shall bend a little branch as that tree was bent, "Once, in the old days," Strongarm said, and turned to the boy, "a man "Well," he said, as he looked up at the boy, "how is stone work?" "Men come from far away for our stone," the old man went on. As Thorn watched the men getting out stone for their axes and spear heads, he said to his grandfather, "Who made the axes for the cave men hill, "that in the old days the cave men did not have stone axes and Every day Thorn worked for a little while at the chipping of stone id = 15149 author = Meade, L. T. title = The Palace Beautiful: A Story for Girls date = keywords = Daisy; Danesfield; Dove; Egerton; Ellsworthy; Flint; Hannah; Jasmine; London; Mainwaring; Martineau; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Noel; Poppy; Primrose; Slowcum summary = Daisy would have been very pleased to see Poppy Jenkins, or old Mrs. Jones, who sometimes came in to do choring, or even the nice little dear girls, my dear Primrose, and Jasmine, and my pretty little pet cabinet, Miss Primrose, and put your hair a bit straight, for Mrs. Ellsworthy, from Shortlands, is down in the drawing-room, and wanting Then he and Primrose went off together, and Mrs. Ellsworthy took the two young girls'' hands. "And if ever you does come to London, Miss Jasmine," said Poppy, rising "Hannah, Mrs. Ellsworthy and Miss Martineau hinted to me what Mr. Danesfield said plainly to-day--we three girls have not got money "Yes, she is delighted," said Primrose; "her dear little face quite "We are all alone, you know, Jasmine," said Daisy; "dear Primrose is that cheque of Miss Primrose''s, and that poor little Daisy knows about "I know whom you are like, Jasmine," said little Daisy. id = 15778 author = Meade, L. T. title = The Honorable Miss: A Story of an Old-Fashioned Town date = keywords = Beatrice; Bee; Bell; Bertram; Butler; Captain; Catherine; Hart; Josephine; Kate; Loftus; Mabel; Maria; Matty; Meadowsweet; Miss; Mrs.; Northbury; Peters summary = a dignified girl from the crown of her head to her finger-tips, and Mrs. Bertram, who had been listening languidly to the mother, favored the he said that it would gratify the good Northbury folk very much if Mrs. Bertram and the young ladies would honor the bazaar with their presence. creature, ignorant, innocent, fresh, but undeveloped; just the age, Mrs. Bertram, when she needs the aid and counsel of a mother like you." "Of course I don''t, dear Mrs. Bell," said Beatrice, stopping the good "_You!"_ said Mrs. Bertram, when the old woman had left the room, way, Mrs. Bertram, do you know anything of the young girl who has been "Come on, girls," said Mrs. Bell looking over her shoulder. "My girls have had no tennis yet to-day, Beatrice," said Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Bell, as she walked in front with Beatrice heard Matty''s little and id = 17506 author = Meade, L. T. title = A Little Mother to the Others date = keywords = Apollo; Aunt; Ben; Delaney; Diana; Dolman; Fortune; Iris; Jane; Miss; Mrs.; Orion; Ramsay; Uncle summary = "Of course they must, Diana," said Iris, coming forward, "and, Apollo, Iris held Diana by one hand and Orion by the other, and Apollo ran on "Iris," said Diana''s voice at that moment, "we are not surely to have "Oh, my poor, dear, little boy!" said Miss Stevenson. "Orion," she said, turning to her little brother, "you take good care "The fact is, Miss Diana, you want a right good talking to," said "Jane," said Mr. Dolman, "this poor little girl is in great trouble. "Well, my dear little girl," she said, drawing Diana to her side, "and "Diana, my dear, you are a very naughty little girl; come here," said "You would not let a little girl be beated?" said Diana. "Iris," she said to the little girl, "I want you and Apollo to come "Come to me, little missy," she said to Diana. "So you is our little mother now, Iris?" she said. id = 18666 author = Meade, L. T. title = Polly: A New-Fashioned Girl date = keywords = Aunt; CHAPTER; Cameron; David; Doctor; Dr.; Firefly; Flower; Helen; Maggie; Maria; Maybright; Miss; Mrs.; Nurse; Polly; scorpion summary = "Polly," said her sister Helen, "you''ve come at last. pretty little bower bedroom where Polly lay on her white bed, Dr. Maybright opened the door and came in. "Polly," said her father, coming suddenly up to her, "please take good "I think Helen may be allowed to speak," said Polly. "That''s a good little Fly," said Helen, kissing her affectionately in "Yes, poor little mite, she did, in a touching way," said Helen; "but "My little girl," he said, pushing back the tumbled hair from Polly''s "Only," said Helen, "that I think I know what makes father look so gray, "After all, there never were girls quite like Helen and Polly," he said home to-night, Polly,'' she said--''keep up heart, Poll dear--father''ll "Oh, she makes me feel good!" said Polly, hugging the little creature "Come here, my little girl," he said, "and tell me what you want." id = 19761 author = Meade, L. T. title = A Girl in Ten Thousand date = keywords = Dorothy; Effie; Fraser; George; Harvey; Kate; Lawson; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Sister; Staunton summary = John, Effie would like to ask her friend Dorothy Fraser to come in for "No, mother," said Effie, "he won''t--not to-day. "I have come to nurse your dear little girl, madam," she said. One day, a week after the events related in the last chapter, Dr. Staunton suddenly walked into the little parlor where Effie and her "Put down that tray, Effie, and come here," said her mother. "Yes, Aggie, go at once when mother wishes you," said Effie. "Your mother is very tired to-night, Effie," he said in a grave voice. "The doctor is ill, Mrs. Jones," said Effie, "and I have come to fetch "Has George gone, Effie?" said the mother. George occupied one--Effie and the girls another--Mrs. Staunton, the baby, and little Phil the third. "I think you make a mistake in letting Effie go, mother," said George, "Yes, mother, I know that," said Effie in a grave voice "The fact is," id = 20071 author = Meade, L. T. title = Sue, A Little Heroine date = keywords = Agnes; Anderson; Cinderella; Connie; Father; Giles; God; Harris; John; Mammy; Mrs.; Pickles; Ronald; Sue; Warren; Yus; yer summary = "You ask wot wages yer''ll get," said Agnes, poking Connie on the arm. "Now," she said, "yer won''t think ''ard of poor Mammy Warren. "I ha'' come to fetch yer," said Connie. "Well, Ronald," said Mrs. Warren, "and ''ow may yer be, my dear little "Jam''s wery bad for little boys," said Mrs. Warren at this juncture. "I am glad yer''ve come ''ere, Ronald," said Connie. "I''ve a fancy that yer shall wear these ''ere clothes to-day," said Mrs. Warren. "Come in, you poor little things," said Mrs Anderson. "Sue," he said, "does you know as Connie came back last night?" and wot''s yer name, boy?" said Connie, who could Connie looked at Ronald, and then she glanced at Giles and her eyes said "Father," said Connie, "we can''t find Sue anywhere, and Giles is dying, "You don''t think, Sue, do yer," said Connie, "that _us_ could stop id = 28564 author = Meade, L. T. title = A Bunch of Cherries: A Story of Cherry Court School date = keywords = Aylmer; Bertha; Cherry; Clavering; Florence; John; Kitty; Mary; Mrs.; Sir; Susan; scholarship summary = compete for the great prize itself in the following October, and Mrs. Clavering had made private arrangements with Sir John to keep Kitty at "But all of a sudden Sir John himself came forward and he took Mrs. Clavering''s place on the little rostrum, as they call it, and he spoke "Are you indeed Kitty''s father?" said Florence, her heart now shining "But, Sir John, you must promise me one thing," said Kitty, looking "That''s just like one of your dear old-fashioned words," said Florence; "Dear me, mother," said Florence, frowning slightly, "what is the good "Girls of fifteen are not specially well educated," proceeded Mrs. Aylmer, fixing her eyes again upon Florence''s face, which was now a "Florence is really clever, dear Susan," said Mrs. Aylmer the less, now "Now, is not this just like dear Sir John?" said Kitty, beginning to "Do you know, Florence," said Mary, "that that little genius Kitty has id = 28565 author = Meade, L. T. title = Good Luck date = keywords = Alison; David; Grannie; Hardy; Jim; Lord; Louisa; Mr.; Mrs.; Reed; Sampson; Shaw summary = "Yes, Grannie," replied Alison, turning slowly and looking at her. "Sir," said Mrs. Reed, "you don''t know Alison. "For Jim?" said Alison, looking up with a glow on her cheeks, her eyes "Grannie," he said, "is it true that Ally is going to marry Jim Hardy?" "I aint his own girl, and he knows it," said Alison, speaking pertly "What I say is this," said Jim, "that I know you, Alison; you aint no "Well," said Louisa, "you''d like to know what sort of girl is coming to Grannie resolved that they should have a perfect Christmas Day. Afterward, if Alison would only consent to marry Jim, half the family "It is no good, Grannie," she said, when she entered her little home "But what is to come of you, Grannie?" said Alison, after a long pause. "But tell us about yourself, dear Grannie," said Alison. id = 28566 author = Meade, L. T. title = Hollyhock: A Spirit of Mischief date = keywords = Agnes; Ardshiel; Constable; Delacour; Duke; Garden; George; Hollyhock; Jasmine; Jasper; Lennox; Leucha; Macintyre; Meg; Miss; Mrs summary = ''Catch me,'' said Hollyhock.--''Who is with me in this matter, girls? The little girls and the boys had time to meet before Miss Delacour''s ''I do wish, girl, you''d atop talking,'' said Miss Delacour, and Magsie ''I''m afraid, my dear little girl,'' said Lady Jane, ''that you yourself ''Two schools!'' said Hollyhock, looking with amazement at gentle Mrs ''No, Hollyhock, don''t be unkind to poor Jean,'' said Mrs Constable. ''Hollyhock,'' said Lady Leucha. ''Mrs Macintyre,'' said Lady Leucha, ''you have in your school far more ''I like English girls best,'' said Lady Leucha. ''Oh, Mrs Macintyre, I do wish we had never come here!'' said Leucha, who ''You are a wonderful girl, Hollyhock,'' said Dorothy; ''and may my sister A girl who was seated next to Hollyhock said, ''That must be Meg ''You are a little white, Hollyhock,'' said Leucha, who was seated at her said already that Hollyhock''s room and Leucha''s were side by side. id = 28819 author = Meade, L. T. title = The School Queens date = keywords = Aneta; Aylmer; Cardew; Cicely; House; Howland; Isabel; Lysle; Maggie; Martin; Merry; Miss; Molly; Mr.; Mrs.; Tildy; Ward summary = After a time she said, "I mean to get those girls to come to school Maggie also succeeded in charming Lady Lysle, who said to Mrs. Cardew As Maggie was wishing her two dear friends good-night she said "Do you," said Maggie after a pause, "happen to know Aneta Lysle?" I quite love her," said Maggie; "but the fact is, girls, I "How funny of Aneta not to like Maggie!" said Merry. "As a rule all girls love their mothers," said Maggie. "Indeed, indeed, I shall always love you, dear Maggie," said Merry. "You are a very good girl," said Maggie, "and if I were in your place "Yes, um," said Tildy; "but me and Mrs. Ross thought as Miss Maggie "Stay quiet, dear Maggie, for the present," said Mrs. Howland. "You will be good about it, Maggie; won''t you?" said Mrs. Howland. "Well," said Maggie, "there are a great many girls in the school who id = 28418 author = Meader, Stephen W. (Stephen Warren) title = The Black Buccaneer date = keywords = Bob; Bonnet; Captain; Curtis; Daggs; Delaware; Herriot; Howland; James; Jeremy; Job; New; Queen; Royal; Stede; Tiger; Tom; boy; man summary = boys--Tom, nineteen years old, and the smaller Jeremy--to an island too "Boy!" growled the bearded man, seizing Jeremy''s wrist and twisting it "Men," went on Jeremy''s captor, "clear heads, meal, while Jeremy sluiced the gun decks with sea water. The day passed, Job amusing Jeremy with tales of his adventures and old on that line, I''ll shoot him dead!" Jeremy turned his head and looked. snarl and half-turning to face Jeremy, "we got them two boys on deck! Jeremy and Bob came on deck stiff and weary from their Jeremy saw that all were on deck and touched Bob''s arm. From the deck of the _Queen_ Jeremy and Bob could pick out the big form Job, Jeremy and Bob stood at a little distance and counted those mother came to Jeremy, put her hands on his shoulders and looked long "Come in with me, Jeremy, and point out the man," said Captain Ghent. id = 18681 author = Means, Florence Crannell title = Across the Fruited Plain date = keywords = Beechams; Dick; Ellen; Grandma; Jimmie; Rose; Sally; daddy; illustration summary = pretty girl who looked, he said, like Grandma--a funny idea to Starting home, he took Rose-Ellen''s small damp hand in his big At the door Dick overtook Grandpa and Rose-Ellen. Rose-Ellen said, "Hurry, Grampa, everything''s getting cold." But Rose-Ellen helped Grandma with the "chores." They had long hours Grandpa and Rose-Ellen went through the clean, shabby hall to the looked at the funnies, and Grandma and Rose-Ellen did the dishes. staring at Grandpa and Grandma, and his bright dark eyes looked Rose-Ellen tucked her hand into Grandma''s as they looked at the Rose-Ellen lay across the foot of Grandpa and Grandma''s "She said to bring Dick and Rose-Ellen." Next time, Dick stayed with Sally, and Rose-Ellen and Jimmie "Looks like white wax candles." Rose-Ellen yawned widely and went Jimmie and the baby, and Dick and Rose-Ellen picked. Grandma and Rose-Ellen and Jimmie walked home with her, and id = 29744 author = Miller, Olive Thorne title = Kristy''s Rainy Day Picnic date = keywords = Aunt; Betty; Grey; Harry; Helen; Hester; Kristy; Lottie; Maggie; Miss; Mrs. summary = "Kristy," said her mother quietly, "you remind me of a girl I knew "That was a good story," said Kristy, as her mother ended. "Why, Miss Grey," said Harry, "I suppose every man in the village is "I suppose every mother is half crazy," said Miss Grey. "Poor little mamma!" said Kristy, as her mother paused, "you didn''t "I shall try to make your life happy," Miss Barnes went on a little "You''re not a bit like any young girl I ever saw," said Miss Barnes; "And that''s the story of how the Barnes Home came to be," said Mrs. Wilson, in ending. "Since you went out, Miss Alice," said Mrs. Hart, as she poured the "Please do!" said Kristy, adding as she turned to her mother, "Mamma, "Oh, I like to tell stories," said Mrs. Wilson, laughing, "and I think "Well," said her mother, looking at the clock, "I''ll tell you one more id = 14110 author = Mitchell, George title = Kernel Cob And Little Miss Sweetclover date = keywords = Cob; Jackie; Kernel; Sweetclover; Tar; Villain summary = Kernel Cob and Sweetclover, the sun was very hot, so Peggs ran and got "I''d like Kernel Cob to be a great general," said Jackie as he put up "Maybe you''re right," said Jackie, "but I love Kernel Cob very much, Kernel Cob and Sweetclover talked, Jackie and Peggs couldn''t hear them "If Jackie lost his motheranfather," said Kernel Cob. "Very well," said Kernel Cob, "we are trying to find Jackie and Peggs'' "I''m Kernel Cob. And Sweetclover and I are looking for Jackie and "I''m sure you are very kind," said Sweetclover, "and Kernel Cob and I "Sure!" said Kernel Cob, "I saw it all the time, it''s a ship." And "Sure," said Kernel Cob, for he didn''t want the Villain to think he "I''m Kernel Cob," said he, "and this is Sweetclover and Jackie Tar," "Why not," said Kernel Cob, "don''t you want to find Jackie and Peggs'' id = 16991 author = Mitchell, Lebbeus title = The Circus Comes to Town date = keywords = Celia; Chris; Danny; Darn; Jane; Jerry; Mr.; Mullarkey; Nora summary = him whether Danny and Chris and Nora and Celia Jane liked him very much "What does it say, Danny?" eagerly asked Jerry, going close to the "You don''t know how old you are," said Celia Jane, following Danny''s "Mother, why didn''t you make Jerry help pick gooseberries?" asked Danny, "Of course, we can''t," said Danny decisively and turned to Jerry. "An'' me, too," echoed Chris and Nora and Celia Jane and Jerry. "Mother ''Larkey won''t let them take me, will she, Danny?" asked Jerry in Jerry opened his eyes on a blurred picture of Danny and Chris turning "Celia Jane always does what Danny wants her to," continued Jerry. "He''s Jerry Elbow," said Danny who, with Chris, had edged in close to "No," answered Jerry, "just Danny and Chris and Nora and Celia Jane and "Nora won''t," said Jerry, "nor Kathleen nor Celia Jane." id = 20180 author = Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir) title = Mr. Kris Kringle: A Christmas Tale date = keywords = Alice; Hugh; Kris summary = "Yes, it is the ice, dear," said the mother. "Mamma, we do want to know why Christmas comes only once a year?" "They''re fire-flies," said the boy, "like in a vewy dark night." Now "Yes," said Hugh, thoughtfully, "it can''t be helped, Alice." Said Alice, "If we go together, Hugh, and he takes one, the other can "Come," he said, and seeming to know the way, went before them I''m so frightened," said Alice to Hugh in a whisper. "Please, sir, do let us see the presents," said Alice, much at her "Has you come far to-night?" said the little host, with rising "Like the man in the Bible," said Hugh, promptly. "I like that man," said Hugh. "O Alice!" said Hugh, "Mr. Khwis is cwying. children must have, but Hugh said: Alice, Hugh." And this time he kissed them again and went by and "Khwis was here," said Hugh. id = 18844 author = Mockler, Geraldine title = The Rebellion of Margaret date = keywords = Anstruther; Carson; Danvers; Eleanor; Gap; Geoffrey; Hilary; Lady; Margaret; Maud; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Murray; Strangways; Windy summary = "Very well," said Eleanor, smiling a well-pleased smile, for Margaret''s "You can''t be serious, Margaret, surely," Eleanor said. "Well, I shall like that as long as it is not lessons," Margaret said "I mean," said Margaret, as a timely recollection of what Eleanor had "Oh yes, of course," Margaret said, so quickly that Maud had no suspicion "Fancy that!" Mrs. Danvers said, turning to Margaret with a proud, "So they did," said Mrs. Danvers heartily, and Margaret, who had yet to be it said most of the young faces wore a look of concern that Margaret "Of course," said poor Margaret rather feebly, as Mrs. Danvers paused not "Yes, and I thought I would like to play too, please," said Margaret, "My dear," said Mrs. Danvers, when a little later Margaret went up to her "Oh!" said Margaret in surprise, for this was the very first time Eleanor "Margaret Anstruther!" said Mrs. Danvers. id = 15569 author = Molesworth, Mrs. title = The Cuckoo Clock date = keywords = Aunt; Dorcas; Griselda; Grizzel; Miss; Mr.; Phil; Tabitha; cuckoo summary = "It isn''t for that I want it," said Griselda; "it''s for the light I like "There is a cuckoo somewhere in the house," said Griselda; "I heard it "Good little cuckoo," said Miss Grizzel. "Dorcas, I''m tired of being told I''m like Miss Sybilla," said Griselda, "Good evening, cuckoo," said Griselda, when he had finished. "Good morning, then, cuckoo," said Griselda. "Hush!" said the cuckoo; and looking up, Griselda saw a number of Somehow, when the cuckoo said "eh?" like that, Griselda was obliged to "Shut your eyes for a minute, Griselda," said the cuckoo''s voice beside "Come up on to the bank," said the cuckoo to Griselda; "you''ll see them "What do you know about the cuckoo?" said Griselda. "Thank you, cuckoo," said Griselda again; "but I can''t say I like this "No," said Griselda, "I''m not cold; but somehow, cuckoo, I feel a little id = 16954 author = Molesworth, Mrs. title = "Us," An Old Fashioned Story date = keywords = Barbara; Diana; Duke; Grandmamma; Grandpapa; Mick; Nurse; Pamela; Tim; Toby summary = "We came, Grandpapa and Grandmamma, to wish you good-night," began Duke. "Sister has been good, sir," said the little boy. "I''ll try not to tear my nice white gowns," said the little girl; "Nurse little Pamela one day with a great sigh, "surely Grandmamma must know "Grandmamma doesn''t like things being brokened," said Pamela. "Good day, my little master, and my pretty missy too," he said in a "Tim," said Duke again, "is he not going to take us home to-night?" "Then," said Duke, "then us _must_ run away, Tim. And if you won''t help "Diana is very kind now," said Pamela, one day when she and Duke had "Then why don''t you help us to run away, Tim?" said Duke impatiently. "Oh, to go out a little," said Duke; but Pamela crept up close to Diana. "Good-night, dear Diana," said the two little voices, as she stooped to id = 17175 author = Molesworth, Mrs. title = The Tapestry Room: A Child''s Romance date = keywords = Chéri; Dudu; Houpet; Hugh; Jeanne; Mademoiselle; Marcelline; Monsieur; Princess; little summary = "O Marcelline," said Jeanne, rubbing her eyes, "I didn''t know you had "Nothing," said Jeanne at first, after the manner of little girls, and "I hope you will like your room, chéri," said Jeanne, with a tiny tone "You''re sure you''re not frightened, Chéri?" said little Jeanne in a "I think they look very nice," said Hugh. what, Jeanne, the next time I think I see Dudu like that I''ll run and "He looks very happy, doesn''t he, Chéri?" said Jeanne. "_Houpet_ could, I''m quite sure," said Jeanne, "and I believe Dudu and "I think Grignan must know a great deal," said Jeanne, "he''s so solemn." "I wanted--at least I thought, and Jeanne said so," began Hugh. "I''m very glad poor little Jeanne isn''t here," he said to himself by way "Yes," said Jeanne, "I think so; but I don''t know how I came. "Yes," said Jeanne again, looking round her a little timidly. id = 20963 author = Molesworth, Mrs. title = Grandmother Dear: A Book for Boys and Girls date = keywords = Berkeley; Carlo; Jack; Marie; Mary; Miss; Molly; Mr.; Ralph; Sawyer; Sylvia; good; grandmother; little summary = "Only from London, grandmother dear," said Molly; "that isn''t very far." got hold of the wrong end of the story, Molly?" said grandmother. "Good night, grandmother dear," said Molly, in a voice which tried hard "Ralph, my boy," said grandmother, seeing that by this time Molly was "Yes," said Sylvia, "and do you know, Molly, I think I liked it better. "It isn''t, grandmother dear," said Molly, rather surprised at the turn of "Because, grandmother dear," said Molly, opening wide her eyes, "hers is "_Would_ I, grandmother dear?" said Molly, looking rather mystified. "What is the story of Marie''s apple-tree, grandmother?" said Sylvia, as "Has she been a long time with you, grandmother dear?" said Molly. "_Can''t_ you tell it to us to-night then, grandmother dear?" said Molly. "_Can''t_ you tell it to us to-night then, grandmother dear?" said Molly. "What did you like when you were little, grandmother?" said Sylvia. id = 28306 author = Molesworth, Mrs. title = The Christmas Fairy, and Other Stories date = keywords = Freda; Helena; Leigh; illustration summary = answered, and when Helena and the boys came in from their walk, Mrs. Frere had a whole budget of news for them. "Next to Sybil," said their Mother, "comes Hugh; he is four years "I shall like her awfully if she''s a tom-boy," said Helena very "I hope you will like them all," said Mrs. Frere. "Yes," said Helena, "of course we won''t do anything naughty, Mamma," come too soon; we should like a good long time for playing first." "All right," said Freda; "come along then, Nelly," for she had already "Thank you," said Helena; "no, I don''t think I want to be taken in hand. "And most likely we won''t see them now," said Helena. "N-no, don''t cry, Nelly," said the little boy. "What can have made her come out so soon?" said Helena. "Good night, dears," said Mrs. Frere to her three children an hour or so id = 28619 author = Molesworth, Mrs. title = The Cuckoo Clock date = keywords = Aunt; Dorcas; Eileen; Griselda; Grizzel; Miss; Phil; Tabitha; cuckoo; illustration summary = "It isn''t for that I want it," said Griselda; "it''s for the light I like "There is a cuckoo somewhere in the house," said Griselda; "I heard it "Good little cuckoo," said Miss Grizzel. "Dorcas, I''m tired of being told I''m like Miss Sybilla," said Griselda, "Good evening, cuckoo," said Griselda, when he had finished. "Good morning, then, cuckoo," said Griselda. "Hush!" said the cuckoo; and looking up, Griselda saw a number of Somehow, when the cuckoo said "eh?" like that, Griselda was obliged to "Shut your eyes for a minute, Griselda," said the cuckoo''s voice beside "Come up to the bank," said the cuckoo to Griselda; "you''ll see them "What do you know about the cuckoo?" said Griselda. "We must ask the cuckoo," said Griselda. "Thank you, cuckoo," said Griselda again; "but I can''t say I like this "No," said Griselda, "I''m not cold; but somehow, cuckoo, I feel a little id = 29295 author = Molesworth, Mrs. title = Great Uncle Hoot-Toot date = keywords = Eames; Elsa; Frances; Geoff; Hoot; Mr.; Vicky; illustration summary = "That''s Geoff, I''m sure," said Elsa; "I always know his ring. "Elsa," said Frances, "I think you are rather hard upon Geoff. "I think mamma had better go to bed almost at once," said Elsa, "What are you talking about, Geoff?" said Elsa''s voice in the doorway. "But have you got sense enough, Geoff?" said Frances, gently. "Then you haven''t any wants at present, I should think, Geoff," said "Geoff," said Elsa, putting great control on herself so as to speak very "And why should I be angry with Geoff?" said the old gentleman, his eyes Geoff is a good boy in big things, and mamma thinks it is owing to her "Good little girl," said Great-Uncle Hoot-Toot, nodding his head "Great-uncle," she said, "I don''t want to make silly excuses for Geoff, "Geoff," said Elsa, "you shall not." there I''ll look up your place and find you your train," said Geoff, id = 29380 author = Molesworth, Mrs. title = The Adventures of Herr Baby date = keywords = Celia; Denny; Fritz; Herr; Lisa; Minet; baby summary = Denny and Celia--but him comed out from the little table and said _him_ "''Cos he went to Heaven when him was so little," said Baby. "Mother''s _dedfully_ good," said Baby, poking up his face from her knee "Auntie will think mother''s got shut up in a trunk again," said Denny, like _poor_ little mother, _zen_ it wouldn''t be nice for it to come stood, "a tiny _sweet_ little t''unk," said Herr Baby to himself, "Nice big house," said Baby, looking round; and as he caught sight of course, he said to himself, "If _him_ sees dear little mother and auntie "Oh, what a _dear_ little baby!" he said. "Denny," said Baby, in a minute or two, "didn''t the little man say "Lisa," said Baby, after a few minutes, "are mother going to have a "No," said Herr Baby, "not that kind of little girl. "Look up, Baby," said auntie. id = 18990 author = Montgomery, Frances Trego title = Billy Whiskers'' Adventures date = keywords = Billy; Button; Junior; Mr.; Nannie; Nellie; Stubby; illustration; twin summary = "He is a mighty fine old man," said Billy, "and I feel like a villain Billy wheeled around and ran out on deck, where he saw Stubby and if they saw a big goat, small dog and black cat to run over them and Just at dusk the next day Billy, Stubby and Button entered a small Billy to eat and some kind of cold meat for Stubby and Button, and Billy walked to the cellar stairs and was half way up, while Stubby before Billy, Stubby or Button could move, a deluge of water struck Button jumped out of the little girl''s arms and ran after Stubby. the well and discovered a big Billy goat as well as the dog and cat On seeing Billy coming toward him, the boy ran for dear life, trying while Billy, Stubby and Button stood and talked to Nannie, the fence id = 19167 author = Montgomery, Frances Trego title = Billy Whiskers: The Autobiography of a Goat date = keywords = Betty; Billy; Mike; Mr.; Nanny; Tim; illustration; look summary = thought it would be nice for his boys to have a little goat cart, leading a nice, docile looking, long-bearded Billy goat, hitched the night!" When Billy heard this, he thought that it was time to Billy went in pursuit of the other goat; for he did not know that When Billy thought he had tired the soda man out he ran out the know a fine Billy goat is a nice thing to have in the family? good things to eat and as he walked toward Billy, the goat could Billy introduced himself and then Nanny to the old goat who in All that day Billy and Nanny stayed with the other goats who "So," thought Billy, "this is a man from the circus up in town "That will do for this morning, Billy, you are a good goat," said "I must look like Satan, Mr. Windlass''s goat," thought Billy. id = 15977 author = Moore, Bloomfield H., Mrs. title = Frank and Fanny date = keywords = Fanny; Frank; Jack; Mary; illustration summary = [Illustration: FRANK AND FANNY IN THE WOODS.] Fanny was looking very serious, when Frank said: Frank now uncovered the bird, and Fanny took it gently in her hand, placed the little bird in it; but it fluttered out, and Frank saw that grandmother," sobbed Fanny; "but I wanted a little bird so badly, and which Frank had taken the little bird only two days before. "I never took eggs away from a bird in my life," said Frank; but he At school time, Frank and Fanny went to school again; but Jack played Fanny was turning to look, when Frank said to her in a low tone, When they got home, Fanny told her grandmother all about it; but Frank Frank did not look very much pleased at first, but when he saw Fanny told her that Fanny would much rather have a live bird, like Mary''s id = 22902 author = Moore, Harry title = The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade or, Getting Out of New York date = keywords = Bob; Boys; Captain; Dick; Liberty; Tom; boy summary = "I did not want you to!" laughed Dick and he and Bob went one way, while Then Dick came down the alley, and Bob said with a careless laugh and a The boys laughed at this flimsy excuse, and Dick said shortly: "Pick them up and lock them in, Bob," said Dick, and the boys hurried "Yes, Mark, coming right along!" shouted Dick, and then he and Bob "That is plain enough!" muttered Bob. Taking Bob, and leaving the boys to watch the place, Dick set out for acquainted with Dick, Bob and many of the Liberty Boys. "Take these fellows to Putnam''s quarters, boys," said Dick. "Take in Dick, boys," said Bob, heading one of the boats, "while I go Harry and his boys, supposing that Dick had in some way The boys shortly retired to their own camp, and here Dick and Bob and id = 28740 author = Morrison, Gertrude W. title = The Girls of Central High in Camp; Or, the Old Professor''s Secret date = keywords = Bobby; Central; Chet; Island; Jess; Lance; Laura; Lil; Liz; Morse; Mrs.; Purt; barnacle summary = "By the way, girls," Laura Belding asked, briskly, "are we going to "The cabin shall be your mother''s particular shelter," said Laura. Laura, Jess, Nellie, the Lockwood Twins and Bobby were girls of We''ll pitch our tents on the knoll right by the cabin," Laura said, "My goodness gracious!" said Jess, and she and Laura hurried off for "You''ll break the poor dog''s heart, Purt," said Jess, gravely. Lil sniffed; but good-tempered Bobby said, quickly: "You''re right, "He can''t be a kleptomaniac, Bobby," said Laura, laughing, "or he "Dear Laura is right--as she almost always is," said Mrs. Morse, "Tell _me_ about it, please?" said Jess'' mother, "You girls run and "No, girls," Laura said, seriously, when she came down from the rock Laura said so little about it that Jess was "Chet said something about a sheriff coming to the boys'' camp over Laura, and Jess, and Bobby looked at each other. id = 28173 author = Mueller, John Theodore title = Three Young Pioneers A Story of the Early Settlement of Our Country date = keywords = Agnes; Bradley; Colony; England; Fred; Indians; Matthew; Mr. summary = "Come to me, children," said Mrs. Bradley invitingly; "I will be a mother Fred soon learned to trust the Indians and to like them, and in a short So when shortly after midday the young minister would come to Mr. Bradley''s home, he was welcomed by the children with great joy. One summer Fred, with the help of young Indian friends, made a boat, "Fred and Matthew are good business men, When the three pilgrims of the woods came to the Indian villages, Fred, At the time when Agnes with Fred and Matthew made their summer trips in "Good Lord," he prayed, "help Fred and Agnes and me, and let us not "There was little bravery," Fred said contemptuously; "the Indians are "If you are," Fred said, "have some more Indian meat; it is very good, "This good Indian girl," Agnes said, "had attended our Sunday school, id = 19889 author = Mulholland, Clara title = Naughty Miss Bunny A Story for Little Children date = keywords = Bunny; Dashwood; Frank; Kerr; Mervyn; Miss; Sophie summary = "Oh dear, what a lot Miss Kerr has got to say!" cried the little "And now, Bunny," said Miss Kerr, as she led the little girl into "Oh, I will try, dear Miss Kerr, indeed I will," said the little "Come, Miss Bunny, don''t be a silly baby," said Sophie, "I''ll dress you," said Bunny, "and mama told Miss Kerr this very morning she was I like Miss Kerr much better than Sophie," cried Bunny, "But, Bunny, dear," said Miss Kerr, "you would not like poor mama Do come, like a good boy," cried the little girl "Dear Miss Kerr," said Bunny at last, as, growing impatient at the "Why don''t you go and play, Bunny?" said Miss Kerr looking up from "Well, my dear Bunny, they will soon be here," said Miss Kerr. "Come along, Bunny, like a good girl," said Mervyn, "let us run fast id = 16231 author = Munroe, Kirk title = "Forward, March": A Tale of the Spanish-American War date = keywords = Captain; Colonel; General; Kyp; Lieutenant; Navarro; New; Norris; Ridge; Rollo; Santiago; Spaniards; Speedy; Van; american; cuban; rider; spanish summary = few miles outside the city of New Orleans, sat a young man arranging a which our young friend, Ridge Norris, had waited so impatiently ever So it happened that, a few days later, Ridge Norris started for the "Ridge Norris," replied the young man. Half an hour later Ridge found himself in the first army camp he had "I believe I can, sir," replied Ridge, lifting his hand in salute. "Without reply, Ridge turned towards the place where he had left his within ten minutes from the time of leaving del Concha, Ridge returned, officer expressed great joy upon learning from Ridge that an American In the mean time Ridge, lying low on his horse''s neck to offer as small "The thunder of American war-ships!" Instantly, as Ridge learned its "Couldn''t you make it half an hour, General?" asked Ridge, with an the yacht were generally called; but only Ridge Norris knew whose was id = 19235 author = Munroe, Kirk title = Under the Great Bear date = keywords = Baldwin; Bee; Cabot; Gidge; Grant; Harbour; Hepburn; Johns; Labrador; Mr.; New; Newfoundland; Sea; St.; White; Yim; York; french summary = after which came the open sea; and for the first time in his life Cabot watch on deck, White Baldwin presented a cheery face to Cabot, as the continued White, noting Cabot''s look of inquiry, "Pretty Harbour being gained the safety of open water, Cabot grasped the young skipper''s hand his schooner to the St. George''s landing in time for Cabot to run to "Of course, I will," replied Cabot; and in another minute the young As the Yankee skipper took his departure, Cabot and White turned into As Cabot and White watched them from a place of snug concealment, the "Good-bye, Cola," said Cabot, as he held for a moment the hand of the "She is certainly gaining on us," said Cabot, after a long look, and he answer to Cabot''s eager question, White said: While Cabot thus watched for ships that failed to come, White was id = 19303 author = Munroe, Kirk title = Raftmates: A Story of the Great River date = keywords = Billy; Bim; Binney; Brackett; Caspar; Elta; Gilder; Glen; Major; Mr.; Riley; Sabella; Sheriff; Solon; Venture; Whatnot; Winn; cod; raft summary = Major Caspar decided to take Winn with him on his raft voyage down the "But you mean that Winn shall go to college, of course?" said Mrs. Caspar, a little anxiously. When Winn Caspar turned into his comfortable bunk aboard the raft on The "river-traders''" camp was not visible from the raft, nor did Mr. Gilder, who handled the oars, head the skiff in its direction. called the engine-room, though to Winn''s eye it looked as little like an "Look here, Winn," said Billy Brackett, when he had recovered his Billy Brackett or Winn watched the river from the upper deck, but at "I believe Winn has found that raft," he said to Cap''n Cod, as they sat Brackett, directing that young man to dispose of the raft as he thought In the mean time Billy Brackett and Winn reached Cairo early in the id = 28887 author = Munsey, Frank Andrew title = The Boy Broker; Or, Among the Kings of Wall Street date = keywords = Bob; Felix; Flannery; Goldwin; Gunwagner; Herbert; Hunter; Mortimer; Mr.; New; Randolph; Tom; York; illustration summary = speaking good English, I''d like to know?" said Bob, apparently injured. "Bob, you beat all the boys I know of," said Tom, eying him with "Tom Flannery," said Bob, when he had returned from Wall Street, "I''ve "Nobody could er worked the business like you, Bob," said Tom, "What shall we do?" said Bob, with no little alarm, as Herbert Randolph Young Mortimer winced, and Bob Hunter looked up at Herbert, and smiled "Is that you, Bob Hunter?" said Tom Flannery, his eyes opened wide with bully old fellow, ain''t he, Bob?" said Tom Flannery, greatly astonished. "Bob is goin'' to ask us up town for a big lay out," said Tom. Herbert looked doubtful. "Sail right in now, Herbert, you and Tom," said Bob. "''Twas an old chestnut, any way, Bob," as Tom said the next day; "but "I didn''t know you was doing that kind of work, Herbert," said Bob, with id = 18968 author = Myrtle, Harriet title = Adventure of a Kite date = keywords = James; Kite; White summary = One fine, breezy morning in October, Master White came suddenly of you, and let us fly the Kite high up in the blue sky; come as "As high!" said James White, "six times as high, at the very time, "O, well done, James White, and well done, Kite!" the grass to hold the string, which James White said was seemed to be increasing, and James White said he began to be White; "how she struggles!" Again came the wind, again the Kite to do this till James White said he was sure something must happen. He was right, the Kite did fly directly towards the trees, as James James White scarcely looked at the rooks; he said he had more They saw a pretty little baby fast asleep, and at its feet a cat Then Sally took up little Annie, and got a large brown pan for id = 21275 author = Myrtle, Harriet title = The Goat and Her Kid date = keywords = Charles; Fanny; Mary summary = day, because she had a pretty little young kid that ran by her side. One day a poor Italian boy came down the lane playing upon a pipe, and Little Mary, who had been looking at the dolls, happened to turn round "O," cried Charles, "it is a poor little bird that cannot fly!" "Yes, let us look for him," said Fanny; and they both went to work day the poor little ragged lame sparrow sat looking with earnest eyes "Do jump up and look out at the trees," said Susan, one morning in December, to little Mary, "they are so beautiful; all sparkling like said about the trees, for they did indeed look beautiful. "I will _try_," said Mary, "but I think I do expect them to-day. feathery they look," said Mary. "Yes," said Mary, "and then all the little twigs look so pretty, and id = 17314 author = Nesbit, E. (Edith) title = Five Children and It date = keywords = Anthea; Cyril; Indians; Jane; Lamb; Martha; Psammead; Robert; Rochester; Sand; Vicar; come; illustration; look; wish summary = "I wish you''d come out," said Anthea, also taking courage. The thing turned its long eyes to look at her, and said-"I don''t know," Cyril said sadly; "it mayn''t be like that now--things "I don''t believe we _shall_ turn to stone," said Robert, breaking a long I should think so," said Martha angrily; "out all day like "I say," said Robert, "do you feel up to giving wishes to-day, because "I don''t care who asks or who doesn''t," said Robert, "but Anthea and I "I know we did," said Robert in gloom, "but I wish the Lamb wasn''t quite "Tell me," said Anthea, "why don''t our wishes turn into stone now? Now Anthea and Jane and Cyril and Robert were very like you in "Look here," said Cyril, "you can let people come in again in a minute. "Well, she _will_," said Robert; "you''ve wished, my good Jane--and our id = 20606 author = Nesbit, E. (Edith) title = The Magic City date = keywords = Brenda; Caesar; Deliverer; Great; Helen; Hippogriff; Lord; Lucy; Max; Mr.; Noah; Perrin; Philip; Pretenderette; Sloth summary = ''Jolly,'' said Philip, and they turned the corner and came in sight of ''It looks like a factory,'' said Philip discontentedly. ''Leave go,'' said Philip, ''I''m not going to run away.'' And he stood up Philip pulled his hand away and said ''No'' before he remembered that he ''Look here!'' said Lucy suddenly, ''do you mean to say you don''t know?'' They''ve got small, like I have,'' said Philip. tell you how glad Lucy and Philip were--Mr. Noah said, once more in a ''I don''t know,'' said Philip, ''hateful old thing.'' ''But,'' said Philip, ''I thought Noah''s ark animals turned into wood when ''It was Philip''s doing,'' said Lucy; ''oh, _do_ you think he''s all right?'' ''Philip!'' said Lucy in a low voice, ''I know something is going to ''You go first,'' said Philip to Lucy. Likely!'' said Philip. Likely!'' said Philip. ''I don''t know how we''re to get back to the island,'' said Philip next id = 28725 author = Nesbit, E. (Edith) title = Harding''s luck date = keywords = Arden; Beale; Castle; Deptford; Dickie; Edred; Elfrida; King; Lord; Mouldiwarp; Mr.; Richard; Talbot; come; like; little; look summary = "The stalk''s like a little tree," said Dickie; and so it was. could walk a little way, and when Dickie said he could they set out in "Is it country where you going?" said Dickie, looking at the green The lady fumbled in her pocket, and the little girl said to Dickie-"Dickie," she said, "how would you like to stay here and be _my_ little "You''d better," said Dickie, "or the lady''ll know the difference. "No," said Dickie; "but I''ve got this." He handed the little box across They did as Dickie had said, and for two days Mr. Beale was content to "I''d like it," said Dickie, "but what about the dogs?" "I should like that," said Dickie--"but can''t _I_ see the white "I''m not ''my lord''; I''m only Richard Arden," said Dickie, "and I want I don''t know what Dickie said; what he felt was something like this:-- id = 19001 author = Newberry, Fannie E. (Fannie Ellsworth) title = All Aboard: A Story for Girls date = keywords = Allyne; Bess; Campbell; Captain; Carnegie; Debby; Dwight; Faith; Hope; Hosmer; Lady; Lawrence; Malcolm; Miss; Moreham; Mr.; Mrs.; Texas; Vanderhoff; Windemere; look summary = Involuntarily the lady murmured "Hope!" for the young girl''s great "Foolish old Debby!" laughed Hope, while Faith looked with a sweet When Hope reached the drawing-room Mrs. Rollston was making to Faith a half-apology for her early visit. "Well, girls, which do you like the better?" said the captain. Even Hope looked pleased, and Faith''s eyes glittered as a small company Hope nor Faith had ever thought of considering themselves young ladies. The little lady looked distressed, but Faith leaned over and whispered Hope looked quickly at her sister, whose face was turned away, and as "I''ll go too," said Hope, "but let''s just take a look out, at least." "Yes," laughed Hope; "it makes me think of a girl dressed in a Paris "Goodness!" said Hope, turning to look at her, "you''re not going to have After a little, Faith and Hope also id = 17104 author = Newell, Peter title = The Rocket Book date = keywords = FLAT; illustration summary = came the rocket, unannounced, And, turning to his grandsons, said, Then through the pot the rocket shot "Well, now," said Jo, "I never thought When all at once that rocket, stout, The rocket thundered, flaring! That rocket, dread, went tearing Then came the rocket, fierce and bright, The family dog, with frenzied mien, the rocket flashed between, Then came the rocket and it smashed Fair Carrie promptly turned her head, Just then the rocket flared up bright The rocket flared and spluttered. "I said that hat was all too loud!" "Who would have thought that toy," said pap, "My dear," said he to Mrs. Pease, the rocket smote that clock "You have a fine alarm," said Doc, "Be careful, Gus," his good wife said; Just then the pesky rocket flared The rocket on its fiery course "Whoa, Spot!" said Burt. When suddenly the rocket, bright, That rocket''s wild career! id = 17254 author = Newell, Peter title = The Slant Book date = keywords = illustration summary = Where Bobby lives there is a hill-Once Bobby''s Go-cart broke away The careless Nurse screamed in dismay He clapped his hands, in manner rude, But down the Go-cart swiftly sped The Go-cart and the Lady met The Go-cart then came rushing in The Go-cart caught--and laid him flat, The Hat fell out and settled down "Say, I''m the swellest kid in town!" "A GO-CART BREAKS AWAY!" Then as the Go-cart speeded by, Then as the Go-cart speeded by, The Go-cart''s speed was so increased The Go-cart knocked her off her feet "Your fare!" said Bobby, with a shout, The Go-cart caught the rope midway The Go-cart skidded off the street On came the Go-cart down the grade To note the Go-cart coming Then came the Go-cart like a gale And so this Cart, you may depend, That chanced to block its way, And Bobby made a flying jump id = 22750 author = Niemann, Karen title = Rags (The Story Of A Dog) date = keywords = Rags summary = THE CAR stopped and a shaggy little dog named Rags was pushed into He didn''t want a home in that lady''s house--or in her Rags looked up and said, "Woof!" which meant in dog language, "I need The boxes belonged to a little boy named Gary. "Why you poor little dog!" cried Gary And Rags said, "Woof." Which meant, "All right." "Grandma!" Gary shouted, as he ran toward the kitchen. When Grandma saw Rags she dropped the potato that she was peeling. "Well, I don''t believe that I ever saw a dirtier, more ragged dog in "See." Gary cried, "Rags will be a helper." Grandma and Gary went to sleep, too. Grandma stooped and picked up the shaggy little dog. Rags had saved their home. "Come, Rags," he said. "I want a job," said Gary, "Is there a some way I can earn meat for Rags would never chew slippers any more! id = 20617 author = Old scout title = Young Wild West at "Forbidden Pass" and, How Arietta Paid the Toll date = keywords = Cap; Charlie; Hop; Roche; West; Wild; Young summary = when Young Wild West and his friends rode into a little mining camp "So you think you can judge pretty well, eh?" said Young Wild West, as "Jest show ther galoots that yer ain''t foolin'', Wild," he said. Young Wild West is only a boy, all right, but I reckon he kin lick a "Hello, Young Wild West!" called out a big man, with a short, gray beard Wild turned and looked at Cheyenne Charlie and Jim Dart as he said the across any outlaws in Forbidden Pass just tell them that Young Wild West "He''ll soon fix it so Young Wild West won''t amount ter much, I reckon," Young Wild West and his partners knew that Hop had all sorts of trick "All right, Young Wild West," he said. "I reckon you''ll pay toll fur coming through Forbidden Pass, Young Wild "Cap Roche has got here, an'' he wants ter see yer, Young Wild West," he id = 20833 author = Oldfield, Reuben Bertram title = Exciting Adventures of Mister Robert Robin date = keywords = Mister; Mrs.; Partridge; Robert; Robin; White summary = Mister and Mrs. Robert Robin lived in the big basswood tree which stood "Good afternoon, Mrs. Partridge!" said Robert Robin, as he made a very "Good afternoon, Mister Robin!" said Mrs. Partridge. pattered down on the leaves of Mister Robert Robin''s big basswood tree, "I know where there is an early cherry tree!" said Robert Robin, "and I "I am very glad that you came, Mister Crow!" said Robert Robin. Mister Robert Robin was perched in the very top of his big basswood tree "I am afraid that big cat is coming over here!" said Robert Robin to "There is a big Maltese cat coming towards our tree!" said Robert Robin. "I will climb that big basswood tree and catch Mister Robin!" said the and as the farmer''s cat climbed higher and higher he saw Mister and Mrs. Robert Robin sitting in a maple tree screaming at him with all their id = 14595 author = Optic, Oliver title = The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army: A Story of the Great Rebellion date = keywords = Barney; Ben; Benson; CHAPTER; Captain; Fred; Hapgood; Joe; John; Mrs.; Pemberton; Pinchbrook; Somers; Squire; Thomas; Tom; Union; boy; man; soldier summary = Tom looked at him, and discovered that it was Squire Pemberton, the father "There''s one good thing about it, Tom," said John: "you have got a "No, gran''ther; if I can''t fight, I won''t run away," replied Tom. "Yes, they do, my boy," said Hapgood, who was a little old man, nearly ten "Come, Tom, it is about time for you too see something of the city," said Good boy, Tom," said old Hapgood, who seemed to be as much at ease for you, any time," said Tom, as he went towards the front door. "Now we''ll search the house," said the officer; and Tom heard them walking "My name is Tom Somers," added the soldier boy, as he stepped into the bullet from the rebel''s musket did not come his way, Tom was satisfied To Tom''s reply, that the party were Massachusetts soldiers, the rebel who id = 14762 author = Optic, Oliver title = Now or Never; Or, The Adventures of Bobby Bright: A Story for Young Folks date = keywords = Annie; Bayard; Bobby; Boston; Bright; Hardhand; Lee; Mr.; Riverdale; Spicer; Squire; Tom summary = XVII.--In which Tom has a good Time, and Bobby meets with a "I am under very great obligations to you, young man," continued Mr. Bayard, grasping Bobby''s hand. Bobby''s mother, thought it was a very comfortable house, and considered What Bobby intended to do the reader shall know in due time. "The books are at the express office, I suppose," said Bobby, turning "You should not have run, Bobby," said the little maiden when he placed "I know I can make twelve dollars a week," replied Bobby, confidently, "I have got a little money for you, Squire Lee," continued Bobby, Tom assured him that he meant to reform and be a good boy; and Bobby "Where are you going, Tom?" asked Bobby, a little surprised at these "Got off slick--didn''t I?" said Tom Spicer, placing himself by Bobby''s IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE id = 15540 author = Optic, Oliver title = Across India; Or, Live Boys in the Far East date = keywords = Belgrave; Blanche; Bombay; CHAPTER; Calcutta; Captain; Dr.; England; English; Felix; Guardian; Hindu; India; Lord; Louis; Miss; Modava; Mother; Mr.; Mrs.; Ringgold; Scott; Sir; Tremlyn; british summary = "Well, Captain Scott, what is the run to-day?" asked Louis Belgrave, the "Good-morning, Mr. Scott," said the commander, as the young officer touched By this time the second cutter came up to the scene, and Scott in command "So shall we all!" exclaimed Sir Modava, taking the hand of the commander. geography of India," said Captain Ringgold when the company were seated in "You don''t give us much time to get ready, Mr. Commander," said Mrs. Belgrave, as all the ladies hurried away to the cabin to prepare for the party had yet gone to the public room except Sir Modava, though Lord "But where are Lord Tremlyn and Sir Modava?" asked Miss Blanche. "What does this mean, Sir Modava?" asked Captain Ringgold. In the first one were Captain Ringgold, Mrs. Belgrave, and Sir Modava. miles from Calcutta," said Lord Tremlyn, when the party were seated in the id = 15920 author = Optic, Oliver title = Outward Bound Or, Young America Afloat: A Story of Travel and Adventure date = keywords = Academy; America; Captain; Chain; Gordon; Kendall; League; Lowington; Monroe; Mr.; Paul; Pelham; Shuffles; Watch; Wilton; Young summary = the after cabin is the place of honor on board a ship, Mr. Lowington had "Don''t know what you mean, sir," said Paul Kendall as Mr. Lowington "For whom shall you vote, Wilton?" asked Shuffles in a group of half a "How are you going to vote for captain, Kendall?" said Wilton, stopping fellow-students also upon having so good a young man to handle the ship. Wilton gave a low whistle, when Shuffles, officer of the deck, was abaft "Young gentlemen, you will return to the ship," said Mr. Lowington, never looked upon a ship till they came on board of the Young America. "This isn''t bad--is it, Shuffles?" said Wilton, as the ship slowly "Wilton, I am going to be captain of this ship within ten days," said "Now you talk like a man, Wilton," replied Shuffles. "Shuffles, some of our fellows want to see you and Wilton," said Adler, id = 18264 author = Optic, Oliver title = Within The Enemy''s Lines date = keywords = Bellevite; Captain; Carboneer; Christy; Corny; Flint; Lonley; Mr.; Mulgate; Passford; Sampson; Teaser; Vampire summary = replied the captain, as he headed the boat for the steamer. "Christy is on board, sir," replied Sampson to the hail. "I shall go on board as soon as I can," replied Christy. and ask if Captain Carboneer is on board," replied the midshipman, "All right; come on board as soon as you can," added Captain Carboneer, Christy wondered if Captain Carboneer was not looking for the four men "The ladies wish to know what is going on, Christy," said Paul, coming "I think it is a very easy question to answer, Christy," replied Mrs. Passford, with a smile. eat on board of the steamer," replied Captain Passford, as he led the "I shall cheerfully explain, Captain Carboneer," replied Christy, "On board of the steamer!" replied Christy. "I don''t think that boat will come any farther this way," said Christy, "I have come on board, Captain Breaker," said Christy, as he met the id = 18579 author = Optic, Oliver title = Taken by the Enemy date = keywords = Bellevite; Breaker; Captain; Christy; Homer; Horatio; Leopard; Major; Mr.; Passford; Pecklar; Percy; Pierson summary = "Tug-boat alongside, Captain Passford," said the commander. "On the contrary, I do want you, Christy," replied Captain Passford, as "Good-morning, my friend," said a young man to Christy, as he landed on then you probably know my brother," said Captain Passford, "We are approaching the shoal water now," said Captain Breaker to Mr. Vapoor, as the steamer came near the south-eastern end of Pelican steamer?" said Major Pierson, after he had looked about him for a time, "That looks very much like desertion," added Christy, and the major went "How many men does your father have on board of his steamer, Mr. Passford?" asked the major, in a careless sort of way. "You will have to put that question to my father, Percy," said Christy. "Who is that man, Christy?" asked Captain Passford, as soon as the tug?" asked Captain Passford, as he looked about him for the young man, id = 18617 author = Optic, Oliver title = On The Blockade date = keywords = Amblen; Arran; Baskirk; Blowitt; Bronx; Captain; Christy; Confederate; Dave; Flint; Havana; Lillyworth; Mr.; Mulgrum; Passford summary = to look over the Bronx before I go on shore," said Captain Passford. "On duty, Captain Passford," said the first lieutenant, touching his cap "I am putting the room in order for the captain, sir," replied Dave "Go on deck, and tell Mulgrum to come into my cabin," said Christy. "Good evening, Captain Passford," replied the second lieutenant, as he board at the present time," said the captain. States steamer Bronx," continued Mr. Baskirk, as Christy came on board Christy shook hands with Flint, and went on board of the Bronx. "Good evening, Captain Dinsmore," Christy said, when he went into his steamer Bronx," said Christy, approaching the fallen captain of the Christy asked Captain Flint to meet him in the cabin of the Bronx for a Now, Mr. Baskirk, I shall ask you to take the deck, relieving Mr. Amblen," added Christy, who wished to talk with Flint alone. id = 18678 author = Optic, Oliver title = A Victorious Union date = keywords = Bellevite; Breaker; Captain; Christy; Confederate; French; Graines; Mr.; Passford; Regis; Rombold; St.; Sullendine; Tallahatchie; West; Wind summary = Bellevite, instead of the executive officer, Christy," said Captain of the Bellevite, Captain?" continued Christy, rising from his seat, and "''Cool impetuosity'' is very good, Captain," added Christy with a laugh. blockade-runners, Mr. Passford," said Captain Breaker, as he looked "Let him come into the cabin, then," said Captain Sullendine, in order "The captain''s pretty well set ''up,'' isn''t he Christy?" said Graines in while you look so little like a naval officer," replied the captain, as "I am very glad to see you again, Christy," said Captain Breaker, The captain of the Bellevite gave the order to Christy to swing to the Captain Breaker directed his own officers to return to the deck of the quarter-deck each of his own ship," said Captain Rombold, as he grasped "I have the honor to be the commander of the ship," replied Christy "He is a lieutenant-commander now, and captain of the steamer St. Regis, id = 18803 author = Optic, Oliver title = Fighting for the Right date = keywords = Bellevite; Captain; Chantor; Chateaugay; Christy; Confederate; Dornoch; Flanger; Frenchman; Gilfleur; Mr.; Nassau; Passford; Percy; Snapper summary = "Well, Christy, how do you feel this morning?" asked Captain Passford, Gilfleur," said Captain Passford, as the tug approached the man-of-war. Chateaugay, Mr. Passford," said Captain Chantor, when Christy had halted "So Captain Chantor said when I came on deck," replied the first "I am glad to see you, Captain Chantor," said Christy. "Is this the same boat that you used when you were in the Bermudas, Mr. Gilfleur?" asked Christy, as they were examining the work which had been Davis to her captain," said the Frenchman to Christy, in French. "That is good practice, Captain Chantor," said Christy. "That was well done, Captain Chantor," said Christy. It was Captain Flanger, whose steamer Christy had captured, with a boat "Do you know what steamer that is, Mr. Passford?" asked Captain Flanger, "How should I know, Captain?" asked Christy. "On board the steamer!" replied Christy. id = 18816 author = Optic, Oliver title = Stand By The Union date = keywords = Battleton; Bonnydale; Bronx; Captain; Christy; Confederate; Corny; Dave; Flanger; Flint; Galvinne; Mr.; Passford; Pennant; Vernon summary = lieutenant came on board; and Christy was not a little astonished to "Good-morning, Lieutenant Passford!" said Captain Battleton, as he Christy took the offered hand of Captain Battleton, and looked earnestly in the head, I never was better in my life," said Christy in reply to Christy obeyed the order of Captain Battleton when he was directed to "I have no doubt you will work your way up in good time," added Christy, Corny was evidently in command of the Bronx; but Christy "You can trust Dave, Massa Christy," replied the steward, as the officer flag-ship, and appointed a new officer in command of the Bronx, rather me as the rightful commander of the Bronx," replied Christy, as he "You are the only officer on board except myself," replied Christy. "Not at all, Captain Battleton," replied Christy, taking the hand of the "Any orders, Captain Passford?" asked the first lieutenant, as he saw id = 19473 author = Optic, Oliver title = Now or Never; Or, The Adventures of Bobby Bright date = keywords = Annie; Bayard; Bobby; Boston; Bright; Hardhand; Lee; Mr.; Riverdale; Spicer; Squire; Tale; Timmins; Tom; good summary = Bobby Bright is a smart boy; perhaps the reader will think he is In which Tom has a good Time, and Bobby What Bobby intended to do the reader shall know in due time. "The books are at the express office, I suppose," said Bobby, turning "I know I can make twelve dollars a week," replied Bobby, confidently, "Come, cheer up, mother; it is all right," said Bobby, in his usual "The book business is good just now, isn''t it?" continued Bobby, "I have got a little money for you, Squire Lee," continued Bobby, Tom assured him that he meant to reform and be a good boy; and Bobby "Where are you going, Tom?" asked Bobby, a little surprised at these "Got off slick--didn''t I?" said Tom Spicer, placing himself by Bobby''s IN WHICH TOM HAS A GOOD TIME, AND BOBBY MEETS WITH A TERRIBLE id = 23351 author = Optic, Oliver title = The Yacht Club; or, The Young Boat-Builder date = keywords = Captain; Cavendish; Donald; Foam; Hasbrook; John; Juno; Laud; Maud; Mr.; Nellie; Patterdale; Rodman; Sea; Shivernock; Skylark summary = "You don''t think Don John took the box--do you, father?" asked Nellie, "I have no idea that Don John took the box," replied Captain Patterdale. Captain Patterdale wanted to talk with Laud, but he did not like to "Well, how do you like her, Sam?" said Donald to a young man of his own noticing it," said Donald, who thought the captain''s question was a very "I think I won''t go out again, Donald," said Mr. Ramsay, when Captain "How cheap do you expect to buy a boat like the Sea Foam?" asked Donald, Donald threw the boat up into the wind, under the stern of Laud''s craft. Donald was as fond of boating as any young man in the club. "Is Captain Shivernock at home?" asked the young man, trying to appear Donald, who desired to know whether the captain had met Laud Cavendish id = 28038 author = Optic, Oliver title = Watch and Wait; or, The Young Fugitives date = keywords = Archy; Colonel; Cyd; Dan; Dandy; Edith; Isabel; Lily; Massa; Master; Quin; Raybone; Redlawn; boat summary = "Cyd!" said Master Archy, when the boat came up to the steps, and the "Suppose we had left the boats, Cyd," added Dan. Dan and Cyd got into the bateau, and towed the other boats about two "Now, Dan and Cyd, you can go away and do what you please," said Lily. "He hasn''t slept long, Dan," said Lily, as she came out of the cabin; "I will, Lily," replied Dan, as he put the Isabel about, and headed "Luff a little more," said Dan to Cyd, as the boat came between the man Dan and Lily sat alone in the stern of the boat, for Cyd had been "Make fast the boat to that cleat on the quarter, Cyd," said Dan, as he while Lily was keeping watch, both Dan and Cyd being asleep in the Lily and Cyd still slept, and Dan did not id = 27922 author = Ormondroyd, Edward title = David and the Phoenix date = keywords = Banshee; David; Faun; Monster; Mother; Phoenix; Scientist; Sea; boy; illustration; look summary = "Oh, Phoenix!" David threw his arms around the bird''s neck and then, "Everywhere, my boy!" said the Phoenix, with an airy wave of its wing. David took hold of the Gryffen''s wing, and the Phoenix seized its "Well, you''re in all the papers this morning, Phoenix," said David, as "Oh, poor Phoenix!" David said. "Of course, Phoenix," said David, jumping to his feet. "To the west, this time," said the Phoenix, as David got up on its "Come on out," said the Phoenix firmly, "and stop looking like a lost At last the Phoenix said, "Well, my boy, I think we had better make "Now, my boy," said the Phoenix, when they got back to the ledge that "Phoenix," said David, "I''m not going to ask you again what your Plan David said, "What''s this for, Phoenix?" David said, "What''s this for, Phoenix?" "Good-by, David," said the Phoenix gruffly. id = 19853 author = Orton, George W. title = Bob Hunt in Canada date = keywords = Anderson; Bill; Bob; Escoumains; Indian; Jack; Jean; Joe; Mr.; Pierre; Pud; Waterman summary = "Let''s write Bob to-day that we''ll be with him," said Pud. "How are you boys?" asked Mr. Waterman, as he turned to Bob and Pud. "Let''s dump him on the floor and have some fun with him," said Bob. The two boys then went over and with a mighty shove, they dumped Pud on "We''ll be with you in a minute," said Bob. The boys hurried upstairs and came down with their dunnage bags. "Let''s have your rod a minute, Bob," said Mr. Waterman. "Let''s go for a paddle," at last said Bob. This was agreed to eagerly, and they all got into a canoe and went on an "I didn''t think we had been here so long," replied Bob. They said "Good Night" to the guides and were soon fast asleep. "All right," said Bob. Down they started and they soon came to the stream. id = 28586 author = Orton, Helen Fuller title = Prince and Rover of Cloverfield Farm date = keywords = Bobby; Hill; Prince summary = All three looked toward the road--mother and John and Sue. Down the road was father in the buggy, driving Daisy while he led the "Now I will put Prince in the stall next to Daisy''s," said father. He went toward the barn leading Prince, while John and Bobby followed The next day after Prince came to Cloverfield Farm, Farmer Hill had to By this time Farmer Hill and Bobby were coming home from the city in "Oh, father, someone''s horse is running away!" said Bobby. And so they went down the road, Prince galloping along and Farmer Hill Father and Bobby looked around the yard, but no Prince was there. The Big Red Cow went to the stone wall with Rover barking at her heels, Speckled Cows, and the Little Red Cow. Just as the last cow was jumping over the wall, Farmer Hill came home "Where are Prince and the groceries?" asked mother, as father came into id = 28652 author = Orton, Helen Fuller title = Bobby of Cloverfield Farm date = keywords = Bobby; Father; Mother; Rover summary = When he went into the house, Mother said, "Well, Bobby, you have had a Bobby had a little corner all his own in Father''s big garden. "They do not look like my Mother''s shears," said Bobby. "You had better look out for Old Bell Wether," said Bobby. Bobby stood there until Father went around the field and came back "Well, Bobby," said Father one morning, "can you and Betty spare the "Look at Father, Betty," said Bobby. "Here''s a safe place for you," said Father, as he put Bobby in the big "Come, Rover," said Bobby. "I see a little cloud," said Bobby every few days. The day after the big rain, Bobby and Rover were down at the Duck Pond. When he came near, Bobby said, "Oh, Rover, can''t you help me out?" He "I''ll look after the chickens and the ducks," said Bobby. id = 21268 author = Otis, James title = The Search for the Silver City: A Tale of Adventure in Yucatan date = keywords = CHAPTER; City; Dream; Emery; Indian; Jake; Mr.; Neal; Poyor; Sea; Silver; Teddy; Walters; cumming summary = "We shall be driven out of the yacht if you try to carry it home," Mr. Emery replied, moving aft as far as possible. "If possible I shall leave to-night," Neal and Teddy heard him say to At that moment Mr. Emery came out of the pilot-house followed by Mr. Walters, and Neal ran forward to ask which boat his father intended to Although Jake spoke in a positive tone Teddy and Neal were far from "If Poyor is wise he will come now," Cummings said, as he looked "Look," he said to Neal and Teddy, "if Poyor had been discovered the Cummings led the way, and while he was doing so Teddy asked Poyor: "You must take some," Cummings said, when Neal and Teddy turned away. "Do you think he knows we are here?" Cummings asked, and Neal replied: With Jake, Cummings and Poyor spent but little time; neither had any id = 27984 author = Otis, James title = Ralph Gurney''s Oil Speculation date = keywords = Bob; Bradford; CHAPTER; Dick; George; Gurney; Harnett; Hubbard; Jim; Kenniston; Massie; Mr.; Newcombe; Ralph; Sawyer; Simpson summary = Bob hesitated in what Ralph thought a very peculiar way, and said, after The time had come when Ralph was to learn whether Bob was making a "Don''t drive so fast!" said Ralph, believing the time had come for him moonlighters, Ralph concluded that George had said some hard things to nothing there," said George, half believing Bob had some good reason for Close behind George came Ralph and Bob, both excited by the thought that When Ralph and George made their appearance half an hour later, Bob had George, Ralph and Bob looked at each other in surprise. "Yes, George," said Ralph, as he motioned Bob to remain quiet. "I tell you what it is, boys," he said to George and Ralph, "this thing That was all George could tell, and Ralph and Bob were both called to of his duty while Ralph and George were in town; but to Bob it was id = 28697 author = Otis, James title = Down the Slope date = keywords = Bill; Billings; Brace; Byram; Donovan; Farley; Fred; Gus; Joe; Mr.; Sam; Skip; Wright; chapter summary = "I came to look for the new breaker boy; I thought Skip''s crowd had done Mr. Wright replied, as Fred and the miner left the slope, walking Looking around quickly Fred saw Sam Thorpe, who had just come up the Fred repeated to Sam what Donovan had said, and the orders were not one of the party said, as Fred and Sam passed on. "This would be a good time for Skip to pay you off," Sam said, as they Joe Brace and Sam went into the drift, leaving Fred with Chunky, and When the day''s work was finished Joe Brace and Sam came for Fred, and he "It wouldn''t take a man very long to work his way through," Joe said, Joe, Bill, and Sam accompanied Fred to his new working place, and the order to gain time in which to think the matter over, Sam said: id = 20997 author = Ouida title = The Nürnberg Stove date = keywords = August; Dorothea; Hall; Hirschvogel; Munich; Nürnberg; Strehla; child; little; stove summary = August lived in a little town called Hall. In this little town a few years ago August Strehla lived with his "Oh, dear Hirschvogel, I am so cold, so cold!" said August, and last of all little three-year-old Ermengilda, with eyes like children; only to August she did speak a little sometimes, stove and set it whirring, and the little ones got August down spun; and August, with all his soul in his work, and little rosy "What has happened?" said August, a little while later, as he "No, I was right," said August, and his little mouth, that "Strehla," said the big man, as August''s father entered the room, "You little simpleton!" said the old man, kindly. No doubt his face said what he wished; for a lovely little lady, little voice, "Hirschvogel was ours, and we have loved it all our "Did you buy this Nürnberg stove of this little boy''s father for id = 28192 author = Paine, Albert Bigelow title = Mr. Turtle''s Flying Adventure Hollow Tree Stories date = keywords = Coon; Man; Mr.; Possum summary = Hollow Tree people and Jack Rabbit went over to spend the day with Mr. Turtle, who lives in a very nice stone house which he built himself on Mr. Turtle said that Mr. Eagle enjoyed a good many kinds of food, and ONE night in the Hollow Tree, when the ''Coon and ''Possum and the Old ''Possum said that he thought he had heard Mr. Frog trying spunky--the only time I ever saw him that way--and said he thought that little before day, and pretty soon the Hollow Tree people came slipping ''Possum said that he had noticed that on Mr. Man''s car the ''Possum said he didn''t believe they were going quite as fast as Mr. Man''s car had traveled, and Mr. Turtle called to them that perhaps if he ''Possum didn''t much like to have his car pushed, but he said that id = 28193 author = Paine, Albert Bigelow title = Mr. Rabbit''s Wedding Hollow Tree Stories date = keywords = Bear; Crow; Mr.; Rabbit summary = "Well, then," says the Story Teller, "I''ll tell you something that Mr. Jack Rabbit told about, one night in the Hollow Tree, when he had been them a good deal, Mr. Rabbit said, but that he and Bunty had not minded "Little Reddie Bear liked all these things very much, but best of all he "Uncle Brownwood Bear did not punish little Cousin Redfield," Mr. Crow ''Possum went up to their rooms to bed, but Mr. Crow said Mr. Crow said he would tell as many things as he could think of, and "Why, Mr. Bear, good morning!" said Mr. Crow. ONCE upon a time Mr. Jack Rabbit gave the Hollow Tree people a real up, of course, to say, "Good evening," and Jack Rabbit said: When Miss Myrtle said that the ''Coon and ''Possum and the Old Black Crow When Miss Meadows said that Jack Rabbit looked at her with his head id = 28204 author = Paine, Albert Bigelow title = How Mr. Rabbit Lost his Tail Hollow Tree Stories date = keywords = Dog; Man; Mr. summary = himself such big stockings before, but Mr. Crow said he was getting old could get away, and Mr. Dog said he would, and went off laughing to Mr. Rabbit said he thought that the word "menagerie" sounded like some keep still under such treatment as that, and I called right out to Mr. Man, where he sat looking at the fancy people riding, and told him that "''Mr. Dog,'' I said, ''I know a good story, if you''d like me to tell it. "''Now tell the story,'' said Mr. Dog. "But I let on as if I''d just remembered something, and I said, ''Oh, Mr. Dog, I''m _so_ sorry, but I can''t tell the rest of that story here, and and then I said that the Old Wise Man of the Woods came along one day "Then Grandpaw Hare got right up and said, ''Good day,'' and backed out id = 28302 author = Paine, Albert Bigelow title = The Arkansaw Bear: A Tale of Fanciful Adventure date = keywords = Bear; Bosephus; Horatio; Music; Ratio; illustration summary = tree, and looking straight at the little boy, with fiddle in position As the little boy took Horatio''s big paw he ceased to be even the least And the boy was named Bosephus and Horatio the Bear, "We have had a good day, Bosephus," said Horatio, with a long sigh of While the Bear played the little boy had been watching a slim, moving little boy was startled, and as for the Bear, he gave one wild look and Horatio preferred to sleep outside, and the little boy said he would landings during the night, and the little boy and the big Bear slept HORATIO paused in his playing and looked at Bosephus, who was ready to "Bosephus," said the Bear, "a man who will plant a tree like that so And this was the reason Horatio and Bosephus and the little cub bear id = 17165 author = Paine, Dorothy C. (Dorothy Charlotte) title = A Little Florida Lady date = keywords = Beth; Davenport; Don; Duke; Fritz; Gustus; Harvey; Julia; Maggie; Marian; Mr.; Mrs. summary = "Get your hats, and bring Beth''s with you," he said to Mrs. Davenport "Here, Beth," Harvey now said, "you can have all of the crabs; I guess "Harvey, come here quick," cried Beth; "a crab''s going to bite you in Beth knew by this time that there was little danger of Maggie refusing Mrs. Davenport had not yet returned when Beth reached the house, but that the dog saw Beth, he bounded away from Harvey, and up to her. "Mrs. Davenport," began Julia, "can''t Beth stay all night with me?" "Never mind, Beth," said Harvey; "Maggie will make you another, won''t Not only Beth, but Mr. and Mrs. Davenport and Marian jumped up from the Mrs. Davenport now kissed Beth good-night. Beth cried, and even Mrs. Davenport''s eyes were Beth then ran into the house for Mrs. Davenport. Julia came over to spend the night with Beth, and Mrs. Davenport id = 20808 author = Pansy title = Three People date = keywords = Bible; Birge; Dora; Dr.; God; Hastings; Jesus; Jim; Lord; Mallery; Mr.; Mrs.; Pliny; Ryan; Stephens; Theodore; Tode; Tommy; Winny summary = know the time; and Mrs. Meeker said would you please accept her love and "We don''t if we''re going to Buffalo," answered Tode, in a business-like "Come," said Pliny Hastings, halting before the hotel, and addressing "They don''t look like fools; now that''s a fact," said Tode, knew it would be open on that day, and "Who knows," said ignorant Tode And presently Tode was seated in one of the great arm-chairs in Mr. Stephens'' private room. "Mother," said Winny, turning despairing eyes on the attentive old lady, going to know it was a mean thing to do?" questioned Tode, with "I should think it did," Tode answered, in a tone which said he had "Mr. Stephens," said Theodore, earnestly with just a little tremble of "My dear friend," said Theodore, tenderly, "how can I help knowing when Whereupon Theodore came to the bedside and said, "Good-morning, Pliny." id = 20087 author = Patchin, Frank Gee title = The Pony Rider Boys in Texas; Or, The Veiled Riddle of the Plains date = keywords = Boys; Brown; Butler; Chunky; Lumpy; Mr.; Ned; Pony; Professor; Stacy; Stallings; Tad; big summary = recognized in them our old friends, Tad Butler and Ned Rector, the Pony For answer, Big-foot touched his pony with a spur, the little animal Tad turned sharply to meet the smiling face of Big-foot Sanders, who, The way the cattle, big and little, fell away before his plunging pony The foreman washed the unconscious boy''s face, soaking Tad''s head and "Do you boys feel like going out on guard to-night?" asked the foreman "Big-foot seems to have a new song to-night," mused Tad. Now the lad noticed that there was an oppressiveness about the air that While delivering his orders Big-foot had turned his pony, and, with Tad, Tad had had experience enough with the cow ponies by this time to know away all the men at the right save Tad Butler and Big-foot Sanders. "What do you think started the cattle this time?" asked Tad. id = 14172 author = Paul, Adrien title = Willis the Pilot : A Sequel to the Swiss Family Robinson Or, Adventures of an Emigrant Family Wrecked on an Unknown Coast of the Pacific Ocean date = keywords = Becker; CHAPTER; Captain; Cecilia; England; Ernest; Europe; Falcon; France; Frank; Fritz; God; Herbert; Island; Jack; Littlestone; Mary; Master; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Nelson; Nest; New; Pilot; Rockhouse; Rono; Sam; Sir; Sophia; Switzerland; Willis; Wolston; good; true summary = "You see, Willis," said Mrs. Wolston, "God comes to ease your mind; "A man like Willis," replied Becker, "is not prevented carrying out "Willis," said Becker, "I leave it entirely to you to decide the "Remember Admiral Socrates, Willis," said Jack; "_what I know best is, I see," said Jack; "the Europeans would be obliged, like Mrs. Wolston, to call their carriage, in spite of the fifty-two saucers of "Listen to Willis," said Jack, "he has an idea." "I know an animal," said Willis, "that, for general usefulness, beats "Curious how things do turn up, isn''t it, Willis?" said Becker; "but "I should like much," said Fritz, "to present Mr. and Mrs. Wolston "Good," said Becker; "Fritz and Jack are not visible, therefore we may "Well," said Willis, "Master Jack thought the voyage rather dull; now "Nor I," said Jack, looking at Willis. "If Captain Littlestone is here, Willis," said Jack, "he could not id = 19962 author = Peacocke, Isabel M. (Isabel Maud) title = Piccaninnies date = keywords = Bush; Piccaninnies; Swanki; illustration summary = tree, the boys simply couldn''t bear to think the girls had something Little Swanki, the Piccaninny girl, and Tiki, the Piccaninny boy, were up in a karaka tree eating the pulp of the ripe But Tiki was a contented little boy, and he couldn''t think of anything hollow tree stump near a picnic party which had come into the bush, and But as they arrived near the edge of the bush and the trees grew "There!" said Tiki proudly, "there are the Pickled Cabbage trees." The Piccaninny, tired out, climbed up into a tea tree bush, and swung The Bush Babies come out of the kowhai flowers. see each Bush Baby crawling out of its cradle flower on its little The Piccaninny told the Bush Baby that he The Piccaninny led the Bush Baby to several other flowers, but at every noise, during which every Piccaninny and Bush Baby and all the other id = 28870 author = Pearson, C. H. (Charles Henry) title = The Cabin on the Prairie date = keywords = Bub; CHAPTER; Charley; Charlie; God; Hair; Indians; Jones; Long; Mr.; Mrs.; Payson; Smith; Tom; boy; cabin; child; good; little; man; mother summary = condition of the family had for some time been unsatisfactory to Tom. Though brought up in this roving, improvident way, his better nature and good time did the child make, so frightened was he about poor Tom. He was an imaginative lad, and, when much excited, apt to see "two "But, Tom," said the mother, taking his hand, and suddenly changing "Husband," said Mrs. Jones, "the trouble will come soon enough; and I "Tom feared it would never come off," said the mother. "I think we won''t wait any longer for your father," said Mrs. Jones, "Yes," said Tom, coming up, "I''ve been out to look, and the fire just "That is on my mind most of the time, Tom," replied the good man. "The Indians have taken down their wigwam, and gone away," said Tom to "For the sake of Long Hair," said Tom, more cheerily, "I''ll answer id = 18891 author = Pedley, Ethel C. title = Dot and the Kangaroo date = keywords = Bush; Dot; Kangaroo; Koala; Kookooburra; Pelican; Platypus; Swallow; Wagtail; human; illustration; little summary = "I''ve lost my way," said Dot; rather wondering if the Kangaroo would "Dear Kangaroo," said Dot, "do you know where I can get some water? But Dot said she would rather wait for the berries the Kangaroo was come along, little Dot," said the Kangaroo. Dot could not hear what the Kangaroo said, but she saw the Platypus Dot in the Kangaroo''s pouch, and made a little spring of surprise. "Yes, I am, a little, since my Kangaroo left me," Dot said. As soon as the Kangaroo heard the Bush Wagtail, she and Dot hurried away "This little Human has been lost in our Bush," said the Kangaroo; "one "This is Dot," said the Kangaroo a little anxiously, and rather "Having found your lost way so far!" said the Kangaroo to Dot, "it would But the Kangaroo looked very doubtful, and said that she loved Dot, but id = 15653 author = Penrose, Margaret title = Dorothy Dale''s Queer Holidays date = keywords = Brooks; Christmas; Dale; Dorothy; Joe; Miss; Mrs.; Nat; Ned; Roger; Roland; Tavia; Tom; White summary = Chums," tells the story of Dorothy, Tavia, Urania, a gypsy girl, and Dorothy, Ned and Nat, at the sound of Mrs. White''s admonition as she This interruption left Dorothy and Mrs. White with Tavia, for the major, Tavia wanted to tell Dorothy what had become of the precious Christmas "Good thing eyes are not magnets," whispered Tavia, and Dorothy understood Tavia wanted to speak then--it was the time to tell Dorothy, the very "I wish I had had a chance to caution Nat," thought the girl, as Dorothy "Looks like her," replied Dorothy, smiling, anxious to have Tavia recover "And you know how to impose on innocent girls," cried Tavia, while Dorothy Dorothy left her seat and followed Nat, but Tavia remained behind "She would make a dear ''Miss Muffet,''" said Dorothy, "and I''m sure Nat can Dorothy took her place with Tom; Agnes Sinclair was with Ned; Nat went to id = 16091 author = Penrose, Margaret title = Dorothy Dale''s Camping Days date = keywords = Bell; Cologne; Dale; Dorothy; Hobbs; Jack; Miss; Mrs.; Nat; Ned; Nita; Sam; Tavia summary = Dorothy gave a gasp of fear, and Tavia covered her eyes with her hand. "Yes, let''s!" chimed in Dorothy with a knowing look at Cologne. taking home, Tavia," said Dorothy, indicating the decorations that "No wonder Tavia wants help," thought Dorothy, as she hurried to get "When''s Tavia coming?" asked Roger, another special friend of the girl "I hope I meet Tavia on time," Dorothy was thinking, as she neared the "I''ll choose my own gun, if you please," said Dorothy, as Tavia was "But Tavia swims like a fish," declared Dorothy. Ah, how little Tavia knew what poor Dorothy was thinking at "And I wonder," thought Dorothy, "if Tavia is safely back at camp? Thoughts of camp, and of Dorothy, almost crushed Tavia. "Have you heard anything of a girl named Tavia Travers?" asked Dorothy "No, to camp, with us, with Dorothy and with Tavia. id = 20870 author = Penrose, Margaret title = The Motor Girls Through New England; or, Held by the Gypsies date = keywords = Belle; Bess; Betty; Cora; Helka; Jack; Miss; Mr.; Rand; Robbins; Walter summary = beside Cora, as the two waited for Belle and the young men to come up "Yes," replied Cora, looking straight into the eyes of Bess. Jack and Cora were playing, Bess and Belle were humming, "Now, isn''t that pretty?" asked Belle of Ed, as Cora and Jack finished It was a wonderful evening, and when Cora, with Bess, Belle and Miss "Me, too," said Jack, thinking he should go with Cora. the camp, Cora, without telling Bess or Belle, who did not happen to giving Cora a look such as the young girl was not apt soon to forget. getting off," said Bess, as she and Belle, with Cora, actually started "Why did you speak about the gypsies?" Cora asked Jack, by way of "Oh, he was that good-looking fellow, Cora," said Hazel. my friend," said the queen, and the girl walked over to Cora. id = 28448 author = Penrose, Margaret title = The Campfire Girls of Roselawn; Or, a Strange Message from the Air date = keywords = Amy; Belle; Bertha; Burd; Darry; Drew; Foley; Henrietta; Jessie; Momsy; Mr.; Mrs.; Norwood summary = Whoever said Burd Alling had good sense?" demanded Jessie. But at the moment Jessie Norwood and her chum, Amy Drew, darted around "And anything a boy can do a girl ought to do a little better," Amy Amy had once said that if Jessie went to girl she and Jessie had seen borne away in the big French car. Of course, Jessie Norwood and Amy Drew did not spend all their time looked from her bony little body to Jessie, and Amy''s eyes actually "Let me tell you, Mr. Smarty," said Amy, "that Jessie''s lecture is the girl Jessie and Amy saw abused in that way is surely the maid who "Keep your eyes open for aerials anywhere, Amy," said Jessie. "Come on, Henrietta," said Jessie, helping the little girl to jump "You girls," Darry Drew said to Jessie and Amy, "have got more radio id = 16644 author = Perkins, Lucy Fitch title = The Puritan Twins date = keywords = Captain; Dan; Daniel; Goodman; Goodwife; Governor; Indians; Nancy; Pepperell; Zeb; illustration summary = "''T is because thou art idle," said Dan, shaking his head as gravely ''t was Elisha, and Dan said a bear might come to eat me up just like "Thank Captain Sanders as well, Mother," said Daniel. "We shall be glad to have thee stay as long as thou wilt," said the said to Daniel, "and don''t let it burn." Then she turned away to set "Well," said Daniel modestly, "there ''d be the Captain and father to "Come, Nancy," said her mother when the ship was quite out of sight, When Daniel opened his eyes next morning, his father and the Captain "Where ''s thy father, young man?" said the Captain, speaking to said the Captain, pushing the Goodman and Daniel forward to shake "Come, Zeb," said William, taking the boy gently by the arm, and Dan remembered what his father had said about the Pequots; Nancy, with id = 28425 author = Perkins, Lucy Fitch title = The Cave Twins date = keywords = Eye; Firefly; Firetop; Hawk; Limberleg summary = "And then," said Firetop, "we thought we''d come back by the tree path. "Grannie is a wise old woman," said Hawk-Eye. "We must start early," Hawk-Eye said to Limberleg. Hawk-Eye went to the cave-mouth, took a look at the stars, yawned, behind trees if Hawk-Eye or Limberleg should turn round, yet near enough Limberleg took Firefly and Hawk-Eye took Firetop, "We''ll have to find something," said Hawk-Eye to Limberleg. "We won''t sleep in a cave anyway," said Hawk-Eye, "even if we could find out of the way, Hawk-Eye said: "We''d better get across the other river "We can carry enough meat to last us all day," said Hawk-Eye, "and that The ground began to rise a little, and Hawk-Eye said, "If we Hawk-Eye and Limberleg and the Twins climbed down to the beach. Two. One day when Hawk-Eye and Limberleg had gone deer-hunting, Firetop and id = 28426 author = Perkins, Lucy Fitch title = The Italian Twins date = keywords = Beppina; Beppo; Carlotta; Florence; Luigi; Teresina; Ugolone; Venice summary = Beppina opened her great dark eyes and sat up in bed to listen. Beppo, who was studying geography and liked it much better than Beppina "Hurry, then," said Beppo, brightening a little, as Beppina flung him a bel San Giovanni_, where Beppo and Beppina, and all the other children Teresina and the children, shouting like the others, had just turned that Beppina gave a little scream, and with Beppo''s help tore herself Beppina was frightened, but Beppo said confidently, "Do not cry, madonna mia," said the woman, giving Beppina a little "I''ll try, Beppo," said Beppina, gulping down her sobs. It was a busy and crowded place, but Carlotta gave the children little Beppina crumpled up in the bottom and said no more, while Beppo made the "Oh, Beppo," said Beppina, "what a wonderful boy you are!" "Oh, Beppo," said Beppina, much impressed, "how did you know that?" id = 28431 author = Perkins, Lucy Fitch title = The Irish Twins date = keywords = Dennis; Eileen; Grannie; Larry; Malone; Twins summary = "Sure," said Larry; "letters always begin like that." "Sure, this is a fine day for me, altogether," said Grannie Malone as "Never you mind that, now, Larry," said Grannie Malone. Larry was still looking up in the sky for the little lark, when Eileen "Sure, Mother is watching for us," said Larry. quite near their own home Larry said, "Sure, I''ll never travel again And Eileen said, "Indeed, musha, ''tis well we''re the good children! "They were here surely," Mr McQueen said, "and far enough away they are "It was Grannie told us about them," said Eileen, "and sure it''s the "''Tis the little pig the Tinkers had!" cried Eileen. "''Tis mighty lucky we have," said Mrs McQueen, "for it''s little else "I''d like to be telling Dennis, maybe," said Larry. Eileen went to her Father and said, "Dada, will you take Larry and me to "Maybe he''ll come to the Fair," Eileen said to Larry. id = 18582 author = Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart title = Gypsy Breynton date = keywords = Breynton; Gypsy; Hallam; Joy; Littlejohn; Melville; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Sarah; Surly; Tom; Winnie summary = "Come out here," said Tom. Gypsy climbed out of the window without the "Ow!" said Gypsy, with a little scream, "there''s a horrid old snail "It is really a serious matter, Gypsy," said Mrs. Breynton, looking "That''s a long time," said Gypsy, shaking her head; "I wouldn''t trust "You may go and put away the things, Gypsy," said Miss Melville, still But words that Mrs. Breynton said with a kiss did not slip away from Gypsy''s memory "for good "_Little boys!_" said Winnie, with a terrible look; "I''m five years old, "Looks as much like a little green monkey as anything," said Tom, making a "I''ve been walking in my sleep," said Gypsy, with a little laugh; "I came "Why, there''s no harm done, Tom, dear," said Gypsy, looking up into his "Just like Gypsy, for all the world!" said Tom, the next morning. "They must be back by this time," said Gypsy; "Tom!" id = 23454 author = Phillips, A. title = Sweets for Leisure Hours Amusing Tales for Little Readers date = keywords = coloured; illustration summary = See, see, what a sweet little prize I have found! Shall I keep you prisoner?--mamma, is that right? No, come, pretty Robin, I must set you free-Sweet mamma, I love her so, If she had not been bless''d with a good little son. And work''d all day long in the fields till ''twas dark, Whilst you are asleep, the poor little sweep That''s right; be a man, love, and dry up your tears, We, too, will be thankful to God every day, "I am cheerful, young man," Father William replied, O teach me to walk in thy ways, I pray thee to guard me by night, And help me to serve thee by day. He breath''d his pray''r,--"Long may such goodness live!" Liv''d a poor little mouse, Fairy tale; with coloured frontispiece. Mother Bunch''s Fairy Tales; coloured frontispiece. of Riddles, Charades, &c.; coloured frontispiece. Hood; with coloured frontispiece; and ten engravings id = 19381 author = Pierson, Clara Dillingham title = Among the Farmyard People date = keywords = Cock; Colt; Dorking; Gobbler; Gray; Hen; Sheep summary = "I''m going to look at my old nest," said a young Swallow, as she "I think I''ll go, too," said another young Swallow, springing away from "But I want him to tell us a story," said the young Dove. "I never feel like flying south," said the young Dove. "Don''t believe it," said the Shanghai Cock, as he turned away and began think he looks much like his mother," said he. "I wish the Queen Mother knew where we are going," said the first. "Do you like being grown up?" said the Bay Colt''s mother to him. "It looks like a Pig," they said, "only it is white." "Just think," they said to their mother, "the White Pig let us "My mother was right," she said; "''Have a good time alone, and everybody "I always did like yellow Cats," said the young mother, "and they are id = 14304 author = Potter, Beatrix title = The Tale of Peter Rabbit date = keywords = illustration summary = Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and Peter. the fields or down the lane, but don''t go into Mr. McGregor''s garden. Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-tail who were good little bunnies went down But Peter who was very naughty, ran straight away to Mr. McGregor''s but he jumped up and ran after Peter, waving a rake and calling out Peter was most dreadfully frightened; he rushed all over the garden, Peter gave himself up for lost and shed big tears; Mr. McGregor was quite sure that Peter was somewhere for a fat little rabbit to squeeze underneath. Peter began to cry. Peter scuttered underneath the bushes, but presently as nothing turned towards Peter and beyond him was the gate! Mr. McGregor hung up the little jacket and the shoes for a Peter never stopped running or looked behind him It was the second little jacket and pair of shoes that Peter had lost id = 14407 author = Potter, Beatrix title = The Tale of Benjamin Bunny date = keywords = illustration summary = all lived Benjamin''s aunt and his cousins--Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and "Peter," said little Benjamin, in a whisper, "who has got your clothes?" Little Benjamin sat down beside his cousin and assured him that Mr. McGregor had gone out in a gig, and Mrs. McGregor also; and certainly for Little Benjamin said that the first thing to be done was to get back Little Benjamin said that it was not possible to get back up the pear-tree Peter Rabbit and little Benjamin Bunny. Little Benjamin took one look, and then, in half a minute less than no made Peter Rabbit and little Benjamin cry. The cat looked up and saw old Mr. Benjamin Bunny prancing along the top of Then he came back to the basket and took out his son Benjamin by the ears, pocket-handkerchief, and old Mrs. Rabbit strung up the onions and hung id = 15137 author = Potter, Beatrix title = The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle date = keywords = illustration summary = Once upon a time there was a little girl called Lucie, who lived at a farm One day little Lucie came into the farm-yard crying--oh, she did cry so! The Kitten went on washing her white paws; so Lucie asked a speckled hen-Lucie climbed upon the stile and looked up at the hill behind ran along a steep path-way--up and up--until Little-town was right away "What''s that thing?" said Lucie--"that''s not my pocket-handkin?" Mrs. Tiggy-winkle ironed it, and goffered it, and shook out the frills. "There''s my last pocket-handkin!" said Lucie. They''re _always_ marked at washing!" said Mrs. Tiggy-winkle. "Then Mrs. Tiggy-winkle made tea--a cup for herself and a cup for Lucie. Mrs. Tiggy-winkle''s hand, holding the tea-cup, was very very brown, and Lucie''s pocket-handkerchiefs were folded up inside her clean pinny, and Then away down the hill trotted Lucie and Mrs. Tiggy-winkle with the id = 15234 author = Potter, Beatrix title = The Tale of the Pie and the Patty Pan date = keywords = Duchess; Ribby summary = "Come in good time, my dear Duchess," said Ribby''s letter, "and we going to invite you to come here, to supper, my dear Ribby, to eat "I will come very punctually, my dear Ribby," wrote Duchess; and then "A pink and white pie-dish--and _you_ shall eat it _all_. "I wonder if Ribby has taken _my_ pie out of the oven yet?" said "Do not talk about food, my dear Ribby," said Duchess; "what a lovely Duchess?" said Ribby. "Thank you, my dear Ribby; I was only feeling for the patty-pan." "The patty-pan that held up the pie-crust," said Duchess, blushing "Oh, I didn''t put one in, my dear Duchess," said Ribby; "I don''t think "There isn''t a patty-pan," said Ribby, looking perplexed. "There was _nothing_ in the pie," said Ribby severely. fetch Dr. Maggotty, my dear Ribby: he is a Pie himself, "I am feeling very much better my dear Ribby," said Duchess. id = 15284 author = Potter, Beatrix title = The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse date = keywords = Willie summary = THE TALE OF JOHNNY TOWN-MOUSE Timmy Willie was a little country mouse who went to town by Timmy Willie, who had lived all his life in a garden, was almost Johnny Town-mouse and his friends noticed it; but had come tumbling in, squeaking and laughing; Timmy Willie learnt with "Try some jelly?" said Johnny Town-mouse. Johnny Town-mouse and his friends racketted about under the few days he grew so thin that Johnny Town-mouse noticed it, and "There goes that cat again!" exclaimed Johnny Town-mouse. So Timmy Willie said good-bye to his new friends, and hid in the hamper Johnny Town-mouse had half promised a visit. The winter passed; the sun came out again; Timmy Willie sat by his it is a little damp," said Johnny Town-mouse, who was carrying "That?" said Timmy Willie, "that is only a cow; I will beg a little "They say we did it; but I know better," said Johnny Town-mouse. id = 15575 author = Potter, Beatrix title = The Tale of Samuel Whiskers; Or, The Roly-Poly Pudding date = keywords = Kitten; illustration summary = She caught Moppet and Mittens, but she could not find Tom. Mrs. Tabitha went up and down all over the house, mewing for Tom Mrs. Tabitha came downstairs mewing dreadfully--"Come in, Cousin Ribby, "The chimney wants sweeping--Oh, dear me, Cousin Ribby--now Moppet and "The rats get upon my nerves, Cousin Ribby," said Tabitha. Mother, Mother," said Moppet, "there''s been an old woman rat in the "This seems funny," said Tom Kitten. "Please sir, the chimney wants sweeping," said poor Tom Kitten. "Anna Maria," said the old man rat (whose name was Samuel Whiskers),--"Anna Maria, make me a kitten dumpling roly-poly pudding for "It requires dough and a pat of butter, and a rolling-pin," said Anna "No," said Samuel Whiskers, "make it properly, Anna Maria, with "I do not think"--said Samuel Whiskers, pausing to take a look at Tom was nobody under the floor except the rolling-pin and Tom Kitten in a id = 17089 author = Potter, Beatrix title = The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse date = keywords = Tittlemouse summary = [Illustration: Mrs. Tittlemouse & Bees] [Illustration: Mrs. Tittlemouse & Butterfly] [Illustration: Mrs. Tittlemouse at the Door] Mrs. Tittlemouse was a most terribly tidy particular little mouse, little dirty feet!" said Mrs. Tittlemouse, clattering her Mrs. Tittlemouse went on her way to a distant storeroom, to fetch [Illustration: Marks of little feet] say Zizz, Bizz, Bizzz?" Mrs. Tittlemouse began to get cross. Mrs. Tittlemouse had eaten the acorns before Christmas; the storeroom Mrs. Tittlemouse began to pull out the moss. Mrs. Tittlemouse decided to leave the bees till after dinner. "I am afraid I have not got any, Mr. Jackson," said Mrs. Tittlemouse. "Tiddly, widdly, widdly, Mrs. Tittlemouse!" said the smiling Mr. Jackson, "I can _smell_ it; that is why I came to call." "Tiddly, widdly, widdly, Mrs. Tittlemouse!" no honey, Mrs. Tittlemouse?" "Tiddly, widdly, widdly, Mrs. Tittlemouse; you seem to have plenty of "Will it ever be tidy again?" said poor Mrs. Tittlemouse. id = 19805 author = Potter, Beatrix title = The Tale of Mr. Tod date = keywords = Mr.; Tod; illustration summary = Now Tommy Brock did occasionally eat rabbit-pie; but it was only very The little rabbit-babies were just old enough to open their blue eyes So old Mr. Bouncer laughed; and pressed Tommy Brock to come inside, to wine." Tommy Brock squeezed himself into the rabbit hole with alacrity. Then old Mr. Bouncer smoked another pipe, and gave Tommy Brock a cabbage Benjamin Bunny set off at once after Tommy Brock. Tommy Brock''s snores continued, grunty and regular from Mr. Tod''s bed. Brock, whose snores continued solemnly in Mr. Tod''s bed. Tommy Brock opened both eyes, and looked at the rope and grinned. Tommy Brock watched him with one eye, through the window. The moment he had gone, Tommy Brock got up in a hurry; he rolled Mr. Tod''s dressing-gown into a bundle, put it into the bed beneath the pail Tommy Brock was sitting at Mr. Tod''s kitchen table, pouring out tea from id = 23350 author = Potter, Beatrix title = Cecily Parsley''s Nursery Rhymes date = keywords = illustration summary = Though flattered by imitators galore Miss Potter''s work stands supreme. FOR LITTLE PETER IN NEW ZEALAND Gentlemen came every day, This pig stayed at home; This little pig cried In walks the little dog, "I thank you kindly, little dog, "I''m little Tom Tinker''s dog, We have a little garden, We love our little garden, PETER RABBIT Peter Rabbit Books Peter Rabbit Books The Tale of Peter Rabbit The Tale of Peter Rabbit The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin The Tale of Benjamin Bunny The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies The Tale of Two Bad Mice The Tale of Tom Kitten The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes Peter Rabbit Books in French Pierre Lapin (Peter Rabbit) The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit Cecily Parsley''s Nursery Rhymes Cecily Parsley''s Nursery Rhymes id = 21217 author = Power, Philip Bennett title = The One Moss-Rose date = keywords = Courtenay; Dobbin; Jacob; James summary = Many a time did James Courtenay''s old nurse, who was a God-fearing "Father," said Jacob, "I saw the young squire ride by on his gray pony "Ah, Jacob, my son," replied old Leonard Dobbin, "you may glorify God "Ah, Jacob," said the old man, "''tis in little common trials such as we the tree, as if he wanted to lay Jacob Dobbin''s blood at their young "Who ever said I did Jacob Dobbin any harm?" asked James Courtenay, his "You said I murdered Jacob Dobbin," interrupted James Courtenay. "Come, speak up, Jim," said old Meyers; "you were poor Jacob''s friend, rudely snatched away by the young squire, and how poor Jacob burst a "Leonard Dobbin," said the squire, after he had sat for some time "Thank you, young squire," said Leonard; "it was here that Jacob was "Ay," said James Courtenay, "and Jacob is up yonder; but I fear, with id = 29005 author = Putnam, Eleanor title = Prince Vance: The Story of a Prince with a Court in His Box date = keywords = Blue; Funny; Man; Prince; Strawberry; Vance; Wizard; illustration summary = PRINCE VANCE ON THE GIANT''S HAND 83 "He was a good-natured-looking old man; but his head, body, The Prince took the box in his hand and opened his lips to ask another "But where does the Crushed Strawberry Wizard live?" asked the Prince, "Oh!" Vance said, seating himself on a stone and putting down his box The man nodded his head in a knowing way, but said nothing. "Well," Vance said, looking at the affliction of the little people, "I "I must say," muttered Prince Vance, "strange things happen to me all shoes; and how much more a poor little Prince with a Court to care for At this Prince Vance shivered, and said very feebly indeed,-"Jelly-fish cannot fly," said the Prince; "so that cannot be true." Prince Vance had found the Crushed Strawberry Wizard at last. "I don''t see him," said the Prince, with a start, as he looked about him id = 15664 author = Pyle, Howard title = Pepper & Salt; or, Seasoning for Young Folk date = keywords = Christine; Claus; Hans; Jacob; King; Peter; Prince; Princess; illustration summary = One day Jacob said to his mother, "Mother, I would like to marry "And what would you like to have, Claus?" said the little man. Every day Claus went to the little man in the hill with his Dame Margery Twist, as I said, was a good, kind, comfortable old soul, Dame Margery went out to the little old gentleman in green, and asked door, and out came a little old man dressed all in fine black velvet. "Good-day, sir," said Peter, and he took off "I will give you this," said the little old man, "A good dinner for two," said the little man. "Two men are in this bottle," said the little old man; "when they have "What do you want?" said Christine, when the little man had come to "See, Christine," said the little man, "I will give you this for the id = 17146 author = Pyrnelle, Louise Clarke title = Diddie, Dumps & Tot; or, Plantation child-life date = keywords = Aunt; Bob; Chris; Diddie; Dilsey; Dumps; Lord; Mammy; Miss; Nancy; Tot; Uncle; Waldron; ter summary = "I know de reason dey so late, Miss Diddie," said Riar; "dey got dat Fraids; Mammy ain''t gwine tell yer nuf''n'', honey, w''at she dun know fur "Yes," said Diddie, "and lets play Dumps an'' Tot was two mo'' niggers I "Pyears ter me," said Uncle Bob, "ez ef dem niggers done furgot dey got fool long o'' me; but den dat ain''t wat I come fur dis time. "Marster, I come ter ax yer wat''ll yer take fur dat little boy yer "Yer allers want ter be ''long er dem quarter-folks," said Mammy. "I tell yer, Diddie," said Dumps, "I don''t b''lieve nuthin'' ''bout bad "Papa," said Diddie, "we''ve ben very bad, an'' we''ve come ter tell yer "Diddie," asked Dumps, after a little time, "ain''t yer scared?" I knowed de time wuz come fur de ole nigger ter take dat trip; so, ef''n id = 13992 author = Quiller-Couch, Mabel title = Kitty Trenire date = keywords = Anna; Aunt; Betty; Dan; Dr.; Fanny; Jabez; Kitson; Kitty; Miss; Mrs.; Pamela; Pidsley; Pike; Tony; Trenire summary = the only thing to be done is to write to your dear mother''s cousin, Mrs. Pike, and ask her to come and make her home with us. "Did you say, Miss Kitty, that the master had asked Mrs. Pike to come "Now don''t take on like that, Miss Kitty," said Fanny, sniffing audibly, "Betty, you nasty, horrid, dirty little thing!" cried Kitty, looking Dan looked red and foolish, Betty was furious, Kitty wished they had let "It was your letter, Elizabeth, which decided me to come," said Mrs. Pike, turning her attention to poor Betty. "I''ll see that it all looks nice, Miss Kitty," said Emily with unusual "No--o; she has not come, Aunt Pike," said Kitty lamely. "And I hope you have arranged a nice little meal for us," went on Mrs. Pike, "to welcome Anna on her first arrival in her new home. "They look like Aunt Pike," said Dan. id = 16268 author = Quiller-Couch, Mabel title = The Story of Jessie date = keywords = Charlie; Dawson; Grace; Jessie; Lang; Miss; Mrs.; Patch; Thomas summary = Jessie, but I''ve got to, and, dear father and mother, I hope you will was too far, they thought, for Jessie''s little feet to walk. heard her grandfather say proudly, "Yes, this is Jessie, my little laughed, Jessie didn''t know why, and then granny said "good-bye," and So, when Sunday came, grandfather''s big chair and Jessie''s little one "Oh yes, I love them," said Jessie, sitting up and clasping her hands Sunday-school might fairly be said to be closed, Jessie, looking up, "Yes, miss," said Jessie shyly, not quite knowing what to say, but Mrs. Dawson came out of the house, and Miss Grace shook hands with "But I''ve got to look after granny and granp," gasped Jessie, "I am Jessie Lang," she said; "and--and I am come to live Jessie, do go and ask Miss Patch to come and see it, will you? "I think it is all lovely," said Charlie; "don''t you, Jessie?" id = 16969 author = Quiller-Couch, Mabel title = Dick and Brownie date = keywords = Aunt; Dick; Emma; Huldah; Miss; Mrs.; Perry; Rose; Smith summary = Huldah and old Mrs. Perry meanwhile stood in the middle of the "Would Miss Rose have taken me and Dick in, if we had come to her "I''d love to see Miss Rose," said Huldah, eagerly. "Miss Rose said she''d come to me any time I wanted her, and I feel I Huldah''s eyes gleamed, as she thought of Dick''s delight. Miss Carew meanwhile had stood watching Huldah flitting like a little "Huldah, you are a veritable little brownie," said Miss Rose, "not "Open that other box, please, Mrs. Perry," said Miss Rose, briskly; "Huldah, dear," said Miss Rose, softly, laying a gentle hand on the He looked wistfully from Huldah to Mrs. Perry, begging thoughts by Huldah''s little brown work-worn hands. Miss Rose and Mrs. Perry, and the dear little cottage, never perhaps So, for the third time Huldah came back to Woodend Lane, and to Dick, id = 29171 author = Quiller-Couch, Mabel title = The Carroll Girls date = keywords = Angela; Anna; Ashe; Carroll; Charlotte; Cousin; Ephraim; Esther; Mademoiselle; Miss; Mrs.; Penelope; Poppy; Row summary = "I wonder," said Esther, after a moment''s thought, "if it will be any good Esther, Penelope, Angela, and Poppy sat alone in a third-class carriage, "Pen, you tell us one, will you?" said Esther, lifting her little sister "I am _sure_ we shall be happy, Cousin Charlotte," said Esther earnestly, "How do you think you will manage?" said Miss Ashe, turning to Esther. said Miss Charlotte, laying a gentle hand on Esther''s shoulder with a "We must not let Cousin Charlotte know," Esther had said. Esther, Penelope, and Angela reached home at just about what they thought Esther got up and stood by Miss Charlotte, her colour coming and going, "Cousin Charlotte," said Esther, in a voice that trembled a little with "I think I had better go now, please Miss Row," said Penelope very I think I shall ask Cousin Charlotte to let me have a little bit of garden id = 20040 author = Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey) title = The Call of the Beaver Patrol; Or, A Break in the Glacier date = keywords = Bert; Boy; Cameron; Canfield; Carson; Dick; Elmer; Frank; George; Jamison; Jimmie; Sam; Sandy; Tommy summary = "Well," Tommy Gregory said, as the caretaker paused, "you''ve got the Boy "Who''s looking for these boys?" asked George. The boys continued on their way for some moments, and then Tommy stopped "Tell you what we''ll do," Sandy said, as the boys turned their faces "We must be getting pretty near the shaft," Sandy said, after the boys "Great head, that, little boy!" laughed Tommy. "Oh, he''s a clever little boy all right!" Tommy cut in. When the boys got back to their quarters they found Tommy and Sandy "Well, you boys ought to get back to the room right away," Tommy "Suppose that fellow did get the money?" asked Sandy, as the boys Tommy and George now came out of the cabin and the four boys stood for "That''s Sandy all right!" replied the boy. "How''d you come to ask for Sandy?" demanded the boy. "You boys seem to know each other," Tommy said. id = 20208 author = Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey) title = Boy Scouts in the Philippines; Or, The Key to the Treaty Box date = keywords = Boy; Captain; Carstens; Frank; French; Godwin; Jack; Jimmie; Lieutenant; Major; Manhattan; Manila; Ned; Pat summary = "Come on, boys," Ned said, after an inspection of the ocean through the said Ned. He wanted to handle the matter in his own way, knowing that Jack drove Jimmie away from the _Manhattan_, asked Captain Ned left the Captain talking with Frank and Jimmie on the porch and went "It looks like we had work cut out for us here," Ned replied. "If you''ll tell Jack to get the _Manhattan_ ready," Ned said, "we''ll The boy darted away, and Ned directed the Captain''s steps to the spot "If you boys will promise not to leave the boat," Ned said, "I''ll go "Ned and Jimmie are having a good soaking," Jack said, his ill humor all do you?" asked Jimmie, something like Ned''s thought coming to him. "That''s not Jimmie, or Jack either," Ned said. "I''d like to know whatever became of that man French," Ned said, id = 22991 author = Ralphson, G. Harvey (George Harvey) title = Boy Scouts Mysterious Signal; Or, Perils of the Black Bear Patrol date = keywords = Captain; Dave; David; Eagle; Fritz; Harry; Jack; Jimmie; Kaiser; Liebknecht; Ned; Otto; german summary = "In the first place, boys," answered Ned, "I''m mighty glad to hear you Germans up and take Jimmie away from them!" said Harry impulsively. Jimmie enlist in their cavalry regiment?" asked Jack, ignoring Harry''s Quickly joining Jack, Ned and Harry saw Jimmie standing in the street, Harry''s question brought Ned and Jack to a realization of the fact that "Single file, lock step," directed Ned. Jack and Harry fell in behind their Scout Master obediently, and the "A good turn to whom?" asked Ned, following closely upon Jack''s heels. "Can you see Jimmie anywhere about that camp?" asked Ned, again handing "I can tell you why Boy Scouts do a great many things," declared Jimmie I''m sure that Jimmie caught the loop of line all right," was Ned''s "Now, see here, Jimmie," put in Ned as the five boys started for the "Good boy, Jimmie!" laughed Ned. "See anything, Dave?" asked Jimmie, at once, as the boys grouped about id = 14903 author = Rand, Edward A. (Edward Augustus) title = The Knights of the White Shield Up-the-Ladder Club Series, Round One Play date = keywords = Aunt; Barry; Charlie; Juggie; Miss; Mr.; Pip; Sid; Simes; Somers; Stanshy; Tim; Tony; Walton; Wort summary = "It''s de best barn in de lane," said Juggie Jones, a little colored boy, "I did not," replied Charlie, "ask Aunt Stanshy if we might have the died, little Charlie was left in Aunt Stanshy''s care. As Charlie said, "Aunt Stanshy''s eyes sometimes look Charlie served as a body-guard, now looking at Aunt Stanshy''s window Aunt Stanshy and Charlie were walking away from the church the noon of the Mr. Walton here left Charlie and Aunt Stanshy, and went to his home. "Sakes, boy!" said Aunt Stanshy. "We think that monkey is very smart, Aunt Stanshy," said Sid. "I know one thing, though, little boy," said the old lady, "that the sea, Very soon Aunt Stanshy, Miss Barry, Sid, and Charlie started for the "Aunt Stanshy," said Charlie, that night, "do you know where my rabbit Aunt Stanshy heard Charlie, but she said nothing, only ironing away id = 16905 author = Ransom, Sidney title = The Great Red Frog date = keywords = illustration summary = King was immediately changed into a strange red Frog, which ran The wicked Chamberlain seemed quite pleased when his son told him what made a mistake; how can the King be a Frog when I see your Majesty The Chamberlain pretended to weep, and told everybody that his Son had the wonderful King of the Frogs, who carried off cattle on his back, His name was Omolo, and he told the King that when he and the young he would go to war with the King of the Frogs. where he would find a Magic Sword, and also where the King of the Frogs King Frog at home; but Omolo was rather surprised to see the Princess could say a word, he attacked the King of the Frogs with his Magic Sword He thanked Omolo graciously, and, taking the Magic Sword, he changed pleased to see them, except the false King and the Chamberlain, who id = 16981 author = Ransome, Arthur title = Old Peter''s Russian Tales date = keywords = Fool; Ivan; Maroosia; Peter; Prince; Princess; Tzar; Vanya; Yaga; little summary = "Long hair, short sense, little she-pigeon," said old Peter. "Well, little one," says the old merchant, "and don''t you want your "Very well, little bird," says the old man, and he put the things in a galloping horse to ask leave from the little pretty one''s old mother. "You shall hear, little pigeon," said old Peter, and he took a pinch "Good-day, young fellow," says the ancient old man. "To eat up little Russian children," said old Peter, "when she can get "The little mouse," said old Peter, "came and lived in the hut, and "God knows all about that, little one," said old Peter, "and it''s for "You are a stupid little pigeon," said old Peter, and he went on. "Our little white pigeon," said the old man. After a little the old man came down. just lived there in the little hut, and the old man caught fish out of id = 29683 author = Raper, Eleanor title = The Little Girl Lost A Tale for Little Girls date = keywords = Ching; Grey; Hung; Little; Nai summary = Nelly Grey was a little English girl who had never been in England. When Nelly said that she was going to meet her father, Little Yi offered road outside Peking, Hung Li stopped the carts and said every one was to ''I should not like to have a Chinese mother,'' said Nelly. Nelly and Little Yi were given a small room adjoining Ku Nai-nai''s in By the time that Nelly and Little Yi had been at Yung Ching a month, An Ching, Nelly, and Little An Ching did not reply, but next day, when Nelly told her that she had And Nelly at once began to give English lessons to An Ching, and Little One morning the two children and An Ching had been singing and Nelly the children were together in Peking, Little Yi gave way to Nelly in Ching, Nelly, and Little Yi were sitting on the bench in the small id = 19489 author = Rathborne, St. George title = Canoe Mates in Canada; Or, Three Boys Afloat on the Saskatchewan date = keywords = Bay; CHAPTER; Cuthbert; Dugdale; Eli; Gregory; Hudson; Indians; Jessie; Owen; Saskatchewan; Stackpole; boy; canadian; little; time summary = Owen turned his head away as if to look at something he fancied moved How about you, Owen?" asked Cuthbert, turning to the new comrade. Cuthbert noticed, and he knew that the young Canadian held no very good About the fifth time Cuthbert turned thus he gave vent to a little Cuthbert began asking questions of Owen, who allowed the other boat to "Do you remember having heard a shot some time back?" he asked Owen. So the time passed, and yet there was no sign of Eli. Cuthbert finally sat up straight, and a look of growing concern could be Of course in due time Cuthbert and Owen would feel it necessary to look But Eli only grinned, knowing that his time had almost come. Owen asked no questions, but he looked curiously into Cuthbert''s face, and Cuthbert remembered like a flash that the little cousin of Owen had id = 28221 author = Raymond, Evelyn title = Dorothy''s Triumph date = keywords = Aunt; Aurora; Baltimore; Bellvieu; Betty; Calvert; Deichenberg; Dorothy; Ephraim; Gerald; Herr; Jim; Judge; Miss; Molly; Mr. summary = The train on which Dorothy and Jim, together with Ephraim, Aunt "Don''t believe I''d like to go to a girls'' school," said Jim. Dorothy turned in time to catch a suspicious moisture in Jim''s eyes, "Well, Ephy," said Dorothy, "soon we''ll see Aunt Betty again. "I shall never try to turn you from your purpose, Jim," said Dorothy. "And how is Aunt Betty?" the girl asked, a little catch in her voice. "Young ladies," said Aunt Betty, regarding her great-niece "Dear Aunt Betty," said the girl, earnestly, putting an arm "Yes; he is going with us on the trip--at least, Aunt Betty said he "You are _my_ dearest chum, Dorothy Calvert!" cried Aunt Betty, who "I have talked it over with Dorothy," said Aunt Betty, "and we have the place, Aunt Betty, the girls, Jim and Ephraim were all waiting on Aunt Betty quickly assented, and turning to Dorothy, Mr. Ludlow said: id = 28757 author = Raymond, Evelyn title = Divided Skates date = keywords = Armacost; Jefferson; Johns; Lionel; Lucy; Mary; Miss; Molly; Towsley; little summary = Nobody except Miss Lucy Armacost would have thought of starting an Miss Lucy was very thankful that the dirty little urchin was on the Miss Armacost caught the astonishment in Towsley''s eyes as she thus "At--home, my child," answered Miss Lucy, with a gasp at her own Jefferson was good-natured and devoted to Miss Armacost; but he liked "He was a dear little boy!" sighed Miss Lucy, as she turned a key and anybody that looked just like Miss Lucy, with her high-crowned night "What a good thing it was that Miss Armacost had Sir Christopher If Miss Armacost is a real lady, as I think, she will Towsley couldn''t understand why Miss Lucy''s Don''t know as Miss Lucy''d like it, any way." Towsley, and even Molly, looked frightened, but Miss "Well, then, Miss Lucy, I would like first of all to live right here id = 28805 author = Raymond, Evelyn title = Dorothy''s House Party date = keywords = Alfaretta; Alfy; Aunt; Betty; Calvert; Dinah; Dorothy; Helena; Jane; Jim; Luna; Master; Molly; Monty; Mr.; Mrs.; Party; Seth; Winters summary = But without waiting for an answer the young farm girl caught her old old Aunt Betty got acquainted with you an'' liked you, and sort of breakfast; also with the request that "Miss Dorothy should attend Mrs. Calvert in her own room before going below stairs." In Mrs. Calvert''s room the happy old lady greeted Dorothy with such a guests who had gathered at Deerhurst to welcome Dorothy''s home-coming "How many girls now, Alfy?" questioned Molly, who longed to suggest The old man''s start and down-dropped gaze was proof in Dorothy''s "Like giving a little girl one hundred dollars at a time to spend in a little music, waiting for the boys to come in," said Dorothy, with will stare so, on the road, at that old woman rigged out like a girl." Good-night, little Dorothy. never seen a little girl just like her; and he answered promptly: id = 20991 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = Follow My Leader: The Boys of Templeton date = keywords = Aspinall; Birket; Captain; Club; Coote; Cresswell; Culver; Den; Dick; Freckleton; Georgie; Gosse; Heathcote; Mansfield; Pledge; Richardson; Swinstead; Templeton; Tom; Webster; White; firm summary = "I know I shan''t remember anything when the time comes," said Heathcote. "Never mind, old man," Dick had said, cheerily, as the "Firm" talked "Hallo, old man," said Dick with a nod, "you''ve turned up, then? "Those fellows want me," said Dick to his friend, in a tone as much as "Yes," said Dick, feeling a good deal bewildered, and doubtful whether "All I know is," said Dick, "Cresswell was asking me if it was my chum "Don''t look like it," said Dick, glancing again at the letter. "All right," said Heathcote, looking at last as if he saw his way to the "I suppose Georgie Heathcote isn''t in it?" said Dick. "No, Dick, I don''t think so," said the boy. "Come on, old fellow," said Dick, in all the glory of an old hand, "What fellow was he?" said Dick, looking rather serious. "I don''t know what made Dick go," said Heathcote. id = 20992 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = Tom, Dick and Harry date = keywords = Brown; Coxhead; Crofter; Dicky; Dux; Heath; Jarman; Jones; Langrish; Low; Miss; Philosophers; Pridgin; Redwood; Sarah; Sharpe; Tempest; Trimble; look summary = "Good-bye, Tempest," said he, holding out his hand. "It''s rough all round," said Tempest, looking profoundly miserable, as "Well, I''ll be looking out for you at tea-time, dear boy," said she. "Tempest is the most particular chap about form I know," said I. "Do you know if Tempest has come?" said I, hoping to impress him a "I think it may pass," said Tempest, coming out at last with a laugh. "Just like old Tempest," said Brown. "Jarman had better come and do it," said Tempest, laughing. "Heads Tempest, tails Crofter," said Langrish. "Come in, you fellows, at once," said Tempest, turning on his heel. "Do you think it likely?" said Tempest. "Crofter couldn''t look in at Tempest over the Mile," said Langrish, "but "Can he look in at Tempest over anything?" said I. "If it had not been for Tempest," said she, "I should have had no boy id = 20993 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess date = keywords = Boy; Captain; Dexter; Don; Dunluce; English; Heaven; Humphrey; Jeannette; London; Ludar; Majesty; Master; Merriman; Peter; Queen; Rata; Sir; Sorley; Twas; Walgrave summary = had said as she placed her hand on my arm and led me, like one in a "My brave friend," said she, and her voice fell like music on my ears, "I have left Oxford, Sir Guardian," said Ludar, "I liked not the place, boy go, men; and now you," said he, turning to me, "you ill-looking "Whereat," said Ludar, "we came to words, and the maiden took your part "That maiden," said Ludar, gravely, "knows not what traitor means." One day, however, he seemed more like a plain man and said: "''Tis time "Humphrey," said Ludar, "get to bed, your turn will come." Humphrey," said she, "till I met you and Sir Ludar, I had thought all "Because the time had come," said Ludar. "Humphrey," said Ludar to me, as we stood a moment looking round before "Come with me," said Ludar, and we followed the man. id = 20994 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = Kilgorman: A Story of Ireland in 1798 date = keywords = Barry; Biddy; CHAPTER; Captain; Dublin; Edward; English; Fanad; Gallagher; Gorman; Ireland; Kilgorman; Kit; Knockowen; Lestrange; Martin; Miss; Paris; Reed; Tim; dutch; french summary = Tim often said he would be a soldier when he came to be a man, and was "You might tie the dog to the gate till we''re done, Barry," said Tim. "She said would your honour plaze to come quick, for she felt like "I''m thinking," said my father, "Barry here knows the road to Derry as "Go down and make fast his honour''s boat, Barry," said my father. The coming of Mistress Kit, as I said before, made life at Knockowen "Hold her head till I mount," said Miss Kit, after trying for a minute Once clear--and she kept her hand on my arm all the time--Kit said,-"Barry''s worth any dozen of the likes of me," said Tim, "when it comes "Tim Gallagher," said the magistrate, turning to his honour. "If it comes to that, your honour," said I, "there is no man more marked id = 21035 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = The Adventures of a Three-Guinea Watch date = keywords = CHAPTER; Charlie; Drift; George; Gurley; Gus; Halliday; Jim; Joe; London; Newcome; Randlebury; Reader; Stumpy; Tom; good; look; master; time summary = "Good-bye, dear," said the old lady, as Charlie proceeded to get I say, do you think my watch is a good one?" said Charlie, "She was very kind to me," said Charlie, not liking to hear his friend "Not so bad as that, Joe," said Charlie; "but I say, isn''t Tom Drift a "Oh!" said Tom, "I had a new hat coming from Tiler''s, so I got old of fives with his friend Jim, a small boy came to him and said that Tom Jim, old boy, he''s made it up at last, and we''re friends, Tom Drift and "Here''s a go, Charlie!" said Tom, turning to his young companion. "Let''s have a last look at him," said Charlie, as Tom was getting into "Look here, Tom!" said Charlie, showing me. "Now, Tom," said Charlie, "you must look to my wound." "Charlie," said Tom Drift, "this little fellow is worrying me for a id = 21036 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = My Friend Smith: A Story of School and City Life date = keywords = Barnacle; Batchelor; Billy; Doubleday; Flanagan; Hawkesbury; Henniker; House; Jack; London; Masham; Merrett; Miss; Mrs; Nash; Smith; Stonebridge; Street; Wallop; Whipcord summary = "Batchelor," said Miss Henniker, turning to me, "this is the boot-room, "Thanks, old man!" said the new boy, putting his hand on my arm. "Look here," said Smith, presently, pulling two papers from his pocket, said, "Doubleday, bring the two new office-boys into my room." "By the way," said Smith, suddenly, "talking of Stonebridge House, who "She''s our old nurse, you know," Jack said, "and like a mother to Mary Hawkesbury looked up from his work and said, smiling, "I think Mr "Never mind," said Doubleday, "come along with us to-night, old man; "Jack," I said, "I think it''s almost time you and I gave up talking "I just looked in to talk to Mr Smith," I said, "on my way back." "By the way, Fred," said Jack, "I got a letter from you the other day." "Do you know, Jack," said I presently, "he''s been telling me a good deal id = 21037 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = The Cock-House at Fellsgarth date = keywords = Ashby; Brinkman; Clapperton; Corder; D''Arcy; Dangle; Fellsgarth; Fisher; Fullerton; Lickford; Percy; Ranger; Rollitt; School; Stratton; Wakefield; Wally; Yorke; look; modern summary = "Of course," said Wally, talking across to his twin brother, "fellows "I don''t know, really," said Fisher minor, wishing he knew which he The captain looked so uncommonly like meaning what he said, that D''Arcy, "The young donkey couldn''t be in better hands," said Fisher; "but I say, "Come, old chap," said Fisher major, kindly, patting him on the The captain turned and said something to Clapperton; and Fisher major, "Ah, Rollitt," said he, "tell Fisher major, will you, I want to see him "Look here, Yorke," said Clapperton, "if you think I''ve come over here "He got it the very next day," said Fisher minor. "I don''t know how we came to let him go without a kicking," said Fisher. "Did you give my letter to Rollitt?" said Yorke to Fisher minor. "And Rollitt''s not here to do it," said Fisher minor. "I wish they''d found Rollitt, all the same," said Fisher minor; "I''m id = 21038 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = A Dog with a Bad Name date = keywords = Atherton; Bolsover; Forrester; Frampton; Freddy; Halgrove; Jeffreys; John; Jonah; Julius; London; Miss; Mrs; Percy; Raby; Rimbolt; Scarfe; Teddy; Trimble; Walker; Wildtree summary = "Cad Jeffreys," said Scarfe, with a slight increase of scorn in his face "Good-bye, little chap," said Jeffreys, feeling a queer lump in his "Good-bye, Mr Jeffreys," said Freddy, with all the confidence of an old "Thank you, ma''am," said Jeffreys; "if the letters have come to-day I "No," said Jeffreys, patting the dog''s head and looking very much the "Come along, little chaps--let''s see what we can do," said Jeffreys, as "Come here, boy," called Jeffreys next to Percy; "let me take off those "Come off, Julius, and let them alone," said Jeffreys. "Close the door, please, Mr Jeffreys," said Mrs Rimbolt, in tones "Yes. Jeffreys and I have met," said Scarfe, not looking up from his An hour later Scarfe, Percy, Jeffreys, and Julius stood at the hall door "Mr Jeffreys," said Mrs Rimbolt, feeling that the present was an "Mrs Scarfe would be interested to hear, Mr Jeffreys," said she, after id = 21039 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = Boycotted, and Other Stories date = keywords = Bay; Blunderbore; Browne; Chapter; Christmas; Draven; Giants; Harry; Henry; Jack; Joe; John; Magnus; Morgan; Remus; Rom; Romulus; Sigurd; Singleton; Ulf; know; look; man summary = And here for the first time in my life I saw Browne look like breaking After a time the hotel chap came and said we were to have a doublebedded room, and he should charge half-extra for the kid, and if we "Look here, young gentleman," said the man, coming to me, "we aren''t "Why, the letter I got said the train got in at 8 a.m., not 8 p.m. You don''t know what a turn it gave me to go down there this morning and "Yes, good Thor," said the hero, sadly, "for I cannot live another day man," they said, "we know to be an enemy of the king''s, who has come Sigurd said nothing, but, with head bent and hands clasped, walked "All I ask," said Sigurd, "is, that not a man here breathes a word of "It looks like him," said Magnus. id = 21042 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = Roger Ingleton, Minor date = keywords = Armstrong; Brandram; Captain; Hodder; Ingleton; Jill; London; Maxfield; Miss; Mrs; Oliphant; Pottinger; Ratman; Roger; Rosalind; Tom; dear; good; look summary = "Armstrong," said the boy, the day before the funeral, "do you know, I''m "Of course I shall come," said Mr Armstrong. "Oh, Armstrong," said the boy, turning round hurriedly, like one "My poor dear boy," said he, taking Roger''s hand, "this _is_ good of "Oh, Cousin Roger took care of me," said Miss Jill demurely. "I hope Armstrong did the same to you, Rosalind," said Roger. "My dear boy," said Mr Armstrong, "if we are to get all the things "Tom''s a nice, quiet, business-like boy," said the tutor with a grin. "I really hope," said Captain Oliphant blandly, "Mr Armstrong will "He is a good friend to dear Roger," said the mother. "Mr Armstrong," said the captain, stepping between the tutor and the "Look here, Armstrong!" said Roger, getting up and walking restlessly up "I know, old fellow," said Roger, "you think you are doing me a id = 21043 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life date = keywords = Blandford; Corporation; Cruden; Durfy; Gedge; Horace; Jemima; Liverpool; London; Love; Medlock; Mrs; Reginald; Richmond; Rocket; Sam; Shanklin; Shuckleford; Street; Waterford summary = "Well," said Reginald laughing, "I can hardly fancy Horace the head of The boys walked for some time in silence; then Horace said,-"We want to see the manager," said Reginald, offended at the man''s tone, Mr Durfy mused for some time, then, turning to Reginald, he said,-"My poor boy!" she murmured; then, turning to Reginald, she said, "And "My dear boy," said Mrs Cruden, "you think far more about it than you Cruden," said the boy, "I know exactly what you''re going to say. "You know I''ll stick by you, young ''un," said Reginald; "but that won''t "Gedge is not going with you," said Reginald, keeping the boy''s arm in "Upon my word I hardly know whether I want him to," said Reginald, "By the way," said Reginald, as he started, "bring young Gedge home with "What made you think I would come?" said Reginald, looking down with id = 21044 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = The Willoughby Captains date = keywords = Ashley; Bloomfield; Bosher; Coates; Cusack; Fairbairn; Game; Gilks; King; Parrett; Parson; Philpot; Pilbury; Riddell; Silk; Telson; Welch; Wibberly; Willoughby; Wyndham summary = "Look here, you fellows," said Bloomfield again, "for goodness'' sake "I know I do," said Gilks, "but I hate Riddell more than the lot put "By the way," said Game to Ashley, as they went into the "Big," "tonight is the opening meeting of the School Parliament. Presently the boy looked up with a troubled face, and said, "I know I''m "I''m certain Riddell wouldn''t do such a thing," said Wyndham, warming. "Oh, no," said Riddell, laughing, "I don''t know the fellows so well as "We''ve got the schoolhouse fellows to look at," said Bloomfield, "_come_ "I never said you did," replied Riddell, feeling he had by this time got "Then some one did come to the boat-house that night?" said Riddell. "You know what I want to see you about now, Wyndham?" said the captain, "By the way," said Riddell, as they were going, "do either of you know id = 21050 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = The Master of the Shell date = keywords = Ainger; Arthur; Barnworth; Bickers; Daisy; Digby; Felgate; Grandcourt; Grover; Herapath; Marky; Master; Munger; Oakshott; Ponsford; Railsford; Roe; Shell; Smedley; Stafford; Wake; dig summary = "I am Mr Railsford, the new master," said he presently, overtaking Mrs "Now, look here, Arthur," said the master, closing the door and facing "Mr Bickers," said Dr Ponsford, "let me introduce Mr Railsford. "I am proud to know Mr Railsford," said Mr Bickers, holding out his "Why," said Arthur, getting up a boisterous giggle, "you know Railsford, Railsford said "Good-night," and disregarding the proffered hand of his "I hear," said Railsford, "that there was a disturbance in the house "Look here," said Railsford, who was getting a little impatient of these "By the way," said Dig, returning to the great question on his mind, A scornful look came into Railsford''s face as he said, "Do you really "I want a word with you, Railsford," said Mr Bickers. "That state of things may end any time, you know," said the master. "How good of you to come like this!" said the master. id = 21137 author = Reed, Talbot Baines title = Parkhurst Boys, and Other Stories of School Life date = keywords = Bowler; Braintree; CHAPTER; Charlie; England; Gayford; Hall; Henry; Hutton; Jack; Jim; King; Ned; Parkhurst; Steel; Swishford; Tim; Tom; Tubbs; Westfield; boy; come; look; man; time summary = Charlie, old boy, come down astern, beside me; sit a little "That was a good run, boys," said he; "not quite two hours--an "I think it''s time we started home," said Hall hurriedly. "I tell you what," said Charlie, laughing, as we came down to our boat, "Charlie, old boy," said Hall, presently, "come and sit beside me, will This sort of thing went on for a long time, and I was beginning to think A big boy near me said, "That fellow''s got care not to stroke that fellow the wrong way again," said Jim, Just fancy what sort of man such a fellow as Tom is likely to turn out. "Shall I hold out my hand, sir?" says Sam, who by this time has a good "Mother," said the boy presently, "this is an awful place; we shall die So at last father said, "Let the boy go, it may do him good and id = 21236 author = Reid, Mayne title = The Boy Hunters date = keywords = America; Basil; CHAPTER; Colonel; Francois; Hugot; Indians; Jeanette; Lucien; Marengo; animal; bear; buffalo; great; horse; hunter; like; look; prairie; time; tree summary = First, then, were our heroes, the three Boy Hunters--Basil, Lucien, tree, a large bird of prey was seen circling in the air. Basil and Lucien, making ready their pieces, looked along the trail. As Lucien said this, he walked cautiously forward, followed by Basil and Basil and Francois set about looking for the nest, while Lucien Basil and Lucien cast their eyes where Francois pointed--up to the trunk Basil and Lucien looked in the direction pointed out. Basil and Lucien took a little time to consider it, all the while Basil, Francois, and _Marengo_, went to sleep--for the first time since intentions, Basil and Francois set to skinning her, while Lucien Basil and Francois leaped to their feet, shouting for Lucien to be on I have said that, when first seen by Francois, the strange bird appeared Lucien and Francois had now arrived upon the ground; and seeing Basil id = 21237 author = Reid, Mayne title = The Bush Boys: History and Adventures of a Cape Farmer and his Family date = keywords = Africa; Bloom; Bushman; CHAPTER; Cape; Hans; Hendrik; Jan; South; Swartboy; Totty; Truey; Von; animal; elephant; hunter; little; long; time; tree summary = Is it likely, then, when I called Hendrik Von Bloom a boor, that I meant As young Hendrik and Swartboy rode off for the horses and cattle, Hans, At this moment an object came under the eyes of Von Bloom, that at once Up to this time Von Bloom had only thought of getting away from the Truey and little Jan sat beside Swartboy on the fore-chest of the wagon; Von Bloom, Hendrik, and Hans, cheered as it passed them; and setting the were caught and saddled up; and Von Bloom, Hendrik, and Swartboy, Without further parley, Von Bloom, Hans, and Hendrik, leaving the tree, Von Bloom now reflected that the hyenas were likely to prove a great hunters saw from a distance, but on reaching the spot, Swartboy a little Von Bloom himself, and even Hendrik, saw that the elephant had a fierce id = 23144 author = Reid, Mayne title = The War Trail: The Hunt of the Wild Horse date = keywords = Bill; CHAPTER; Comanche; Cyprio; Don; Garey; Hissoo; Holingsworth; Ijurra; Injuns; Isolina; Mexico; Moro; Quackenboss; Rafael; Ramon; Rio; Rube; Texan; Vargas; Wakono; Wal; Wheatley; american; eye; fire; horse; indian; like; long; look; mexican; moment; prairie; ride; spanish; time; wild summary = I wrenched my horse round, at the same time turning my eyes upward. to reply, when the clatter of a horse''s hoofs caused me to turn my eyes half-Mexican costume, who could ride a wild horse and throw the lazo eyes; and as he galloped past, I saw before me "the white steed of the Thet we follered up; but it wur night long afore we got half way hyur, As Rube said this, he held his rifle close to my eyes, pointing with his and the next moment the white horse was seen galloping out into the a Comanche mustang; and as his own war-horse had been for a long time on Rube and Garey had followed the tracks of the steed, leaving the rangers Wild joyous cries escaped from men and horses, as their eyes rested upon we saw dark forms around--men moving over the ground, and horses with id = 23268 author = Reid, Mayne title = The Scalp Hunters date = keywords = Barney; CHAPTER; Dacoma; Del; Garey; Gode; Indians; Injun; Mexico; Monsieur; Moro; Navajoes; Norte; Paso; Rube; Saint; Sanchez; Santa; Seguin; Sol; Vrain; Zoe; horse; look; man; mexican; spanish; time summary = "We''re close to the trail," said Saint Vrain, pointing to some old raising the long fringes of her eyes, looked up again, and wits a voice Saint Vrain on seeing him enter had turned away, and stood looking out "I must look to my horse and arms," said I, rising, and going towards The old man looked over to where the strange Indian was standing erect moment''s death-like silence, all eyes looking to the mark. cat-skin was closely drawn upon his head, all present knew that old Rube "A white bow!" shouted several others, eyeing the object with looks of For some time Seguin remained silent, with his eyes fixed on the ground. "Let us divide the men, then," said Seguin, turning his horse; "you can So saying, Seguin left me, and rode back to the men, followed by old "Them''s head chief''s niggurs," said Rube, at this moment riding forward. id = 15355 author = Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe title = Nautilus date = keywords = Bill; Colorado; Franci; Hen; John; Lena; Mr.; Rento; Scraper; Skipper; look summary = "Welcome, young gentleman!" said the Skipper, holding out his hand. "My name is John," said the boy, standing with down-cast eyes before "Is there?" asked the boy John, with great eyes of wonder. hands on their hearts, and tried to look like Franci. He looked up suddenly at the Skipper, screwing his little eyes at him The Skipper was coming forward with a shell in his hand of exquisite "I want to hear it," he said, his pleading eyes on the Skipper''s face. "Lady," he said, and it was observable that although he spoke to Mrs. Isaac Cutter, his eyes rested on Lena, and on the boy John, who stood little boy John, about some things, though he was good at his books. "Come here, and let me look at you!" said the Skipper, imperatively. "Come away, little boy!" said the voice. and the Skipper; and when little John entered, they all looked at him, id = 16473 author = Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe title = Queen Hildegarde date = keywords = Chirk; Dame; Farmer; Graham; Hartley; Hilda; Hildegarde; Jacob; Jock; Lucy; Miss; Mrs.; Nurse; Pink; Simon; bubble; come; like; little summary = "Now, Marm Lucy," said Farmer Hartley, "let''s see you give a jump like "Come, father," said Dame Hartley, "the child''s tired now, an'' I guess "Dear heart, don''t think of changing your dress!" said Dame Hartley. "Why," said the boy, looking up at her with wide-open blue eyes, "I take "Bubble," she said aloud, "would you like me to teach you a little, Hartley Farm; as pleasant a place, Hilda thought, as she had ever seen. "Of course I know what pie is, you silly boy!" said Hilda, laughing. "Yes, just that!" said Hilda; "and coming down over her poor dear eyes "Good Bubble!" said Hilda, stroking the little dog''s curly head. "And now, Pink," said Hilda, "we have just time for a story before we go "Dear Hilda," said the good woman, "what has been going on? "Dear old Farmer!" she said, "he likes to see me fine. id = 22293 author = Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe title = Three Margarets date = keywords = Aunt; Cheriton; Elizabeth; Faith; John; Margaret; Marguerite; Miss; Montfort; Mrs.; Peggy; Rita; Strong; look summary = "Oh, thank you!" said Margaret, "let us stay here a little while! "My dear Peggy!" said Margaret, in gentle remonstrance. "You certainly don''t look like one," said Margaret, laughing; "nor feel "And you, Peggy," said Margaret, "shall have this blue darling with the "Oh, don''t say that, Peggy, dear!" said Margaret. "Never mind, Peggy dear!" said Margaret as cheerfully as she could. "_I_ think he looks like John Strong," said Peggy decidedly. "My dear Peggy," said Rita, "I must pray that you will take less notice The morning belonged rather to Margaret and Peggy; Rita was always late, "It''s as good as I am girl!" said Peggy; and Margaret shut her eyes, and But Peggy thought Margaret cruel, and could only look at Rita "And now it is your turn, Rita!" said Margaret. you know." Peggy opened wide her eyes, Rita curled her lip, but Margaret "Peggy, I am surprised at you!" said Margaret. id = 29001 author = Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe title = Five Mice in a Mouse-trap, by the Man in the Moon. date = keywords = Brighteyes; Downy; Fluff; Jack; Mr.; Mrs.; Posset; Puff; Tomty; Uncle; illustration; nibble summary = said, "some new people are coming to live in the old house, and there But Uncle Jack looked very grave, and said, "Have you never heard the "I think, perhaps, it is a little deaf," said Puff. "Uncle Jack," said Nibble, "What shall we call this place?" "I am very sorry, Nibble!" said Uncle Jack, "I certainly thought I could Uncle Jack smiled kindly on the boy--I mean the mouse--and said "I have "How delightful it will be," said Nibble; "to tell Uncle Jack and the let us play ''Five Little Princesses''!" said Puff. "And some day, little leaves," he said, "you shall go But the leaves shook their little heads, and said, "No, dear Wind! "for all the world like the forty little ducklings!" Uncle Jack said. Shall I sing you a song that I heard to-day?" "Yes, if you please, Mr. Moonman!" said Fluff meekly. id = 19384 author = Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith) title = On Christmas Day In The Evening date = keywords = Burnett; Christmas; Fernald; Guy; Sam; Sewall summary = All the Fernald family go back to the old home for Christmas, now, every daughter Nan, and her husband, Sam Burnett: and their youngest son, Guy, and his wife of a year, Margaret: went up to North Estabrook two days Guy Fernald, being busy young men all the year round, thought it great "Speaking of Aunt Eliza, Mother, makes me think of the old church. Pollocks, all going in at the same door for a Christmas Day service was coming to North Estabrook, as Sam Burnett remarked, it was time with Billy Sewall preaching peace on earth, good will to men, to them. pretty powerful sermon to reach old George Tomlinson and Asa Fraser, and coming toward me with a smile on her face and her hand out I''ll know "I can''t--" said a very old man with a peaceful face--now wearing a As William Sewall looked down into the faces of the people and watched id = 20187 author = Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith) title = On Christmas Day in the Morning date = keywords = Christmas; Fernald; Guy; Nan summary = That Christmas Day virtually began a whole year beforehand, with a red-hot letter written by Guy Fernald to his younger sister, Nan, who think mother liked those beautiful Russian sables Ralph sent her? with such presents pouring in from all the children, Father and Mother think father and mother would care much what sort of presents we "It''s rather odd he should have written you to ask me," mused Mrs. Fernald, as she looked out the stockings. "All right, Mis'' Fernald; I just thought I''d let you know," and the "Marietta," Guy answered. "This is like old times," he said. Yes, isn''t it like old times?" And you gave up going to see her on Christmas Day, and came "I don''t believe, Guy, boy, she thinks the less of you. "''_Merry Christmas to Ralph from Nan_,''" he read. think they all plan to spend every Christmas Day with us, isn''t it, id = 19615 author = Richmond, Legh title = The Dairyman''s Daughter date = keywords = Christ; Dairyman; Elizabeth; God; Jesus; Lord; Sir; Spirit; divine; love summary = of the wisdom, power, and goodness of God. The character which the present narrative is designed to introduce to the of sin to the love of God. I wish you may one day see, as I do, the thankful to God for ministers in our Church who love and fear his "God send you safe home again," said the aged mother, "and bless the day the way of life and peace; and I hope it is my heart''s desire to live to "I believe it," she said, "and praise God for the blessed hope." "Sir," said the good old man, "I am sure the Lord will reward you for God bless you, sir; I hope we shall soon see you again." world, and for the time when all shall know, love, and fear the Lord, and the uniting Spirit of God shall make them of one heart and mind in id = 19671 author = Richmond, Legh title = The Annals of the Poor date = keywords = Bible; Christ; Dairyman; God; Jane; Jesus; Lord; Negro; Saviour; Sir; Spirit; child; christian; love summary = "Sir, be fervent in prayer with God for the conversion of sinners. of sin to the love of God. I wish you may one day see, as I do, the feel thankful to God for ministers in our church who love and fear his "God send you safe home again," said the aged mother, "and bless the day "I believe it," she said, "and praise God for the blessed hope." "Sir," said the good old man, "I am sure the Lord will reward you for which speaks of the love of God and the mercies of Christ is very God bless you, sir; I hope we shall soon see you again." world, and for the time when all shall know, love, and fear the Lord; child, sir--brought Christ Jesus home to her poor father and mother''s "To have a lively faith in God''s mercy through Christ, sir." id = 19014 author = Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August) title = Nibsy''s Christmas date = keywords = Christmas; Claus; Nibsy; Skippy; home; little summary = the vision of wife and little ones waiting at home for his coming was of what was in store for himself, if the "old man" was at home, partly Very gently they lifted poor little Nibsy--for it was he, caught in his Santa Claus had come to Nibsy, after all, in his alley. pitied her bare feet and little frozen hands played a trick on old Up the street she went, the way she knew so well, one block and a turn with better days, and thought, with a hard, dry sob, of home. Skippy was at home in Scrabble Alley. came home, they were having Skippy on the run. Down the street a little way was a yard just big enough and nice to play They said that no such funeral ever went out of Scrabble Alley before. Skippy had gone to a better home. id = 28743 author = Robbins, Sarah Stuart title = Miss Ashton''s New Pupil: A School Girl''s Story date = keywords = Ashton; Aunt; Betty; CHAPTER; Christmas; Dorothy; Fräulein; Gladys; Henty; Jerry; Kate; Mamie; Marion; Miss; Mrs.; New; Parke; Story; Susan; girl summary = little note from Miss Ashton, saying she should send Marion to her "Miss Ashton," said Marion, "I am very sorry; I didn''t know it was that Marion, coming into the room just as Susan was telling of it, had Almost every girl''s hand in school was raised, so Miss Ashton went When Marion Parke went back to her room the night after Miss Ashton''s after prayers, Miss Ashton sent for Susan Downer to come to her room. "Susan," said Miss Ashton kindly, "I am in a good deal of trouble; I Miss Ashton only laughed; but when Marion went on to tell the story of "What are those girls up to now?" Miss Ashton said with a pleasant girls from the room, and went herself to see Miss Ashton. "Marion," said Miss Ashton, beckoning to her to come and sit on the "I have just come from Miss Ashton," said Marion gravely. id = 21226 author = Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray) title = Christie Redfern''s Troubles date = keywords = Annie; Aunt; Bible; Christie; Claude; Effie; Elsie; Gertrude; God; John; Lee; Miss; Mrs; Seaton; Sherwood summary = When Christie''s mother died, all their friends said the little Redferns "Why didna you come last week, Effie?" said Christie, rousing herself at Christie''s countenance fell; but in a little time she said-"Except that you winna be at home," said Christie, desponding a little "Christie," said her aunt, as her eye fell upon her, "it is high time "I do that many times every day," said Christie, sighing. "Effie," said Christie, "I think the minister must preach better in "Christie," said Effie, in a minute or two, "I think we ought to go "But, Christie," said her sister, gravely, "you should ask Mrs Grey, "Annie," said Effie, in a little time, beckoning her sister away from "Christie," said John, gravely, "Effie has set her heart on your coming "Christie," said Gertrude, coming into the green room just as the little "Would you like to go home with me, Christie?" said Effie. id = 23323 author = Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray) title = Stephen Grattan''s Faith: A Canadian Story date = keywords = Grattan; Lord; Morely; Mrs; Sophy; Stephen summary = The wife stayed with her children in the little log-house on the hill, When Stephen Grattan went next morning to fulfil his promise to Morely "Oh, mother, never fear; there''s plenty," said the cheerful little them quiet while the weary mother sought a little rest: and thus the day Stephen shook his head, and told her of poor Mrs Morely''s illness, and Stephen and his wife saw hard times after Morely went away. He said little, except that he had got work, and that he hoped Mrs Morely''s reserve, even at the time of little Ben''s death, "So, having but little to do in the house, as I said, I helped what I "Have you had a good time, Dolly?" asked Stephen, as they went down the home, far away, a mother of little children was waiting, hoping and The little Morelys have come to think of the days before that pleasant id = 27983 author = Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray) title = The Orphans of Glen Elder date = keywords = Archie; Blair; Elder; Glen; God; Lilias; Lily; Mrs; Nancy; Stirling summary = "Yes, it is Aunt Janet," said Mrs Blair, clasping her in her arms; "if used to do," said Archie, speaking for the first time since his aunt''s "You are a kind little nurse, Lilias," said her aunt, detaining the hand "You don''t think my mother will be long ill?" said Lilias, looking up "I am trying, Aunt Janet," said Lilias, looking up with a wavering smile she said: "We are going away, sir, to-morrow with my aunt, Mrs Blair, before Lilias could think of anything but the little lad like Archie "But, aunt," said Lilias, "it''s surely not wrong to wish to be placed "They are Dr Gordon''s sons, aunt," said Lilias, in answer to Mrs "Lilias, my child, what ails you?" said her aunt, while Archie stood "I am quite happy, aunt," said Lilias, coming near, and speaking in a "Archie," said his aunt after a little time, "who spoke to you of your id = 28179 author = Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray) title = The Inglises; Or, How the Way Opened date = keywords = Aunt; Bethia; Caldwell; David; Frank; Inglis; Jem; Miss; Mrs; Oswald; Philip; Violet summary = yes, mamma, ''Jesus, lover;'' I like that best," said little Mary, "Jem," said David, "I think old Tim Bent was the very happiest old man "Jem," said David, "it''s not right--to speak in that way, I mean. "As Davie has, you mean, Miss Bethia," said Jem. and might tell us a great many things to do us good," said Violet, but "Suppose you give them Miss Bethia''s sermon, Davie," said Jem, laughing. "It will be a long time, I am afraid," said David''s mother. "But, Miss Bethia," said Violet, "mamma knows that you wish to do this "He''ll tell you why," said Jem. David did not say it was all right, nor think it. "She must know you by this time, I think, Davie," said his mother, "David," said Mr Caldwell, "put away your books, and come home with "Violet," said David, when the time came to say good-bye, "you must not id = 18520 author = Rockwell, Carey title = Sabotage in Space date = keywords = Academy; Astro; Barret; Connel; Guard; Hemmingwell; Professor; Roger; Solar; Strong; Tom; Walters summary = "Roger," said Tom, "both Astro and I really appreciate it. "Hello, Tom, Roger, Astro," he said somberly. Alfie looked at Roger calmly and in a clear voice asked, "Cadet Manning, Tom Corbett, Roger Manning, and Astro stood at rigid attention in their As Dave Barret was assisted from the ship by the guards, Connel turned Tom, Roger, and Astro left the ship and returned to their posts outside Major Connel, Commander Walters, Captain Strong, Professor Hemmingwell, Stand by!" yelled Tom. Connel''s hands flashed over the control panel of the ship, snapping Tom, Roger, Astro, Hemmingwell, and Connel raced out of the air lock to While Astro and Roger went below to get Barret, Connel and Tom reviewed "That must be Astro and Roger bringing in Barret," said Tom with a grin. "Yes, sir!" said Roger, and while Connel, Astro, and Tom roared with Roger and Astro, while Connel and Tom stood in front of him firing id = 18753 author = Rockwell, Carey title = The Space Pioneers date = keywords = Astro; Bush; Hardy; Jeff; Logan; Polaris; Roald; Roger; Strong; Sykes; Tom; Vidac summary = "_Polaris_ unit reporting for orders, sir," said Tom. The three cadets "Yes, sir!" said Tom, and the three cadets saluted sharply. "Control deck, ready for blast-off," said Tom, and then turned to the "Yes, sir," said Tom. Strong walked around on the control deck, making a casual check of the "Thank you, sir," said Tom. Hardy turned to Strong. Bush turned and looked at Vidac, nodded, and glared at Tom before "Relax, Roger," said Astro with a wink at Tom. Standing at the hatch outside of Vidac''s room, Tom and Roger waited for "_Polaris_ unit reporting as ordered, sir," said Tom. Vidac swung around in his chair and stared up at the three cadets, a "It isn''t that we mind working with Professor Sykes," said Tom. "Yes, Cadet Astro?" said Vidac coldly. "I don''t know, Roger," said Tom, "but I don''t like the looks of it." Space Cadets," said Vidac, "that will not be possible." id = 18786 author = Rockwell, Carey title = Treachery in Outer Space date = keywords = Astro; Barnard; Brett; Kit; Miles; Quent; Roger; Space; Strong; Tom; Walters summary = "Excuse me, Captain Strong," said Tom Corbett, coming to attention. "Oh, yes," said Strong, turning to Tom, Roger, and Astro with a smile. Kit--Tom Corbett, Roger Manning, and Astro, the "Especially when you run up against Charley Brett," said Kit. The cadets looked at the veteran spaceman inquiringly, but he was not "Roger''s right, Astro," said Tom. "With that ship of Kit''s," said Astro, shaking his head, "I doubt if "Any ship unable to blast off at scheduled time," said Strong, finding "Here comes more work," muttered Tom. Quent had turned away from Strong "You know, Roger," said Tom, watching Miles disappear into the hangar, Tom, Roger, and Astro crowded to the viewport in Strong''s command shack Renewing their efforts, Tom, Roger, Astro, Sid, and Kit Barnard turned Tom, Roger, and Astro looked at each other dumfounded as Strong quickly Tom, Astro, and Kit Barnard listened to Miles'' bragging voice and smiled id = 19027 author = Rockwell, Carey title = The Revolt on Venus date = keywords = Astro; Connel; Corbett; Guard; Major; Nationalists; Polaris; Roger; Sinclair; Solar; Strong; Tom; Venus; Walters summary = five cadets rushed below to the jet-boat deck to wait for Tom. When Tom emerged from the air lock a few moments later, Roger and Astro Roger and Astro joined Strong and Tom on the control deck. "Think I''d better call a Solar Guard patrol ship, sir?" asked Roger. "We''re looking for jungle gear," said Tom, puzzled by the man''s strange his jungle knife, opening the path for Roger and Tom. The Venusian cadet From their ship, Tom, Roger, and Astro saw the men scatter across the "Yes, sir," replied Tom. Connel suddenly stepped before the screen to interject, "And Corbett saw "This is Tom Corbett, Space Cadet," said Connel. "Then you knew," said Tom bitterly, "when Major Connel, Roger, Astro, "It''s no good, Astro," said Connel, suddenly pulling the cadet back and "Thank Astro and Major Connel for that, sir," said Tom with the first id = 19526 author = Rockwell, Carey title = Stand by for Mars! date = keywords = Academy; Astro; Captain; Corbett; Guard; Manning; Polaris; Roger; Solar; Space; Steve; Strong; Tom; Venus summary = "Hey, Astro!" Roger Manning stopped the huge boy about to step over. "Belongs to Cadet Candidate Roger Manning," replied Tom. Captain Strong turned away momentarily and Tom and Astro looked at Roger "Nothing I can''t handle in time," said Tom, looking at Roger. Strong failed to notice Roger''s face darken, and Tom and Astro look at "I think we''ve misjudged Roger, Astro," said Tom slowly. "Roger," said Tom, "I want to ask you something." _Lady Venus_, Tom, Roger, Astro and Captain Strong waited for the oxygen "Thank you, sir," said Tom, "but Astro and Roger did as much as I did." "I don''t have any, sir," Tom said, "but I''ll check with Roger and Astro "Last time I was on Mars," said Astro to Tom and Roger over a cup of "You and Roger just give a steady pressure, Tom," said Astro. "Let''s move out," said Tom. Roger and Astro shouldered the remaining id = 19709 author = Rockwell, Carey title = Danger in Deep Space date = keywords = Alfie; Astro; Connel; Loring; Major; Manning; Mason; Polaris; Roger; Shinny; Tara; Tom summary = "You know you love it, Manning," said Astro, who, though as tired as Tom designated as _POLARIS_ unit; i.e., Cadets Tom Corbett, Roger "Well, looks like we''re big boys now," said Tom, as the three cadets Tom, Roger, and Astro maneuvered the great rocket ship toward the gaping "Brought along three space suits, Tom," said Astro. Mason and Loring left the radar bridge while Shinny and Roger watched "That could be Tom and Astro in that jet boat," said Roger softly to Astro and Roger, Alfie and Mr. Shinny, Tom and myself. Astro, Tom, Roger, Alfie, and Shinny walked silently into the "I''ve already talked to Astro and Mr. Shinny, sir," said Tom, "and Major Connel, Roger, Astro, Alfie, and Mr. Shinny were so close that Tom felt as though he could touch them. After the back slapping between Roger, Astro, and Tom was over, Connel Connel followed Roger and Tom to the control deck. id = 21092 author = Rockwell, Carey title = On the Trail of the Space Pirates date = keywords = Academy; Astro; Captain; Coxine; Guard; Hawks; Polaris; Roger; Simms; Solar; Strong; Tom; Wallace summary = "_Polaris_ unit reporting as ordered, sir," said Tom, handing over the "Yes, sir," said Tom. The cadets came to attention, preparing to leave. "Closing in fast, sir," said Tom to Strong, who had come up from below "Yes, sir," said Tom. A few minutes later, dressed in fresh uniforms, the three cadets "Yes, sir," said Tom. The cadets saluted sharply and left the office. ship, Tom, Roger, and Astro began the dirty job of washing down the "I''ve got a rocket-blasting good idea, Tom," said Roger. "Here he comes," said Tom. The three cadets watched Captain Strong, While Tom, Roger, and Astro searched outside, Strong and Hawks went "Did you hear what Captain Strong said, Astro?" asked Tom. Tom, Astro, Roger, and Commander Walters stood behind Strong and waited "Good idea, sir--uh--Steve," said Tom. Strong got up and with an exaggerated swagger walked to the small bar. id = 19731 author = Rockwood, Roy title = Under the Ocean to the South Pole; Or, the Strange Cruise of the Submarine Wonder date = keywords = Andy; Bill; Henderson; Jack; Johnson; Mark; Mr.; Porpoise; Professor; Tom; Washington; boy; ship summary = "Hand me that wrench, Mark," called Professor Amos Henderson to a boy "Do you think the ship will work, Professor?" he asked. "Now boys, we''ll see if she works so far," said the professor. "We are only going down a little way," the professor said, "and only At the sound of the voice the professor started and Mark and Jack "I think I''ll go a little nearer the surface," said the professor to "What is it?" asked Mark, as, followed by Jack, he came forward. "I think you and Mark will have to make a trip to town," he said to Jack "It''s Washington!" cried Mark, as he saw Professor Henderson''s colored The manhole cover was opened and Andy, with Jack and Mark, went out on water had come to the surface, the professor, came up on deck to take a "Reverse the ship!" cried Professor Henderson. id = 20132 author = Rockwood, Roy title = The Wizard of the Sea; Or, A Trip Under the Ocean date = keywords = CHAPTER; Captain; Carl; Hall; Hoke; Link; Mont; Searcher; Stump; Vindex; Woddle summary = Captain Hooper stood close at hand, and instantly went to our hero''s "For shame, Hoke, Mont isn''t in condition, and you know it," said Link. "What a strange thing for Mont to do," said Carl Barnaby; "to invite us "Good for you, Mont!" cried Carl Barnaby, while Stump grinned with "Now, my lad," said the captain, with a brutal air, "I''m going to let "Captain Savage," said Mont quietly, "I protest against this treatment. "Is it you, Stump?" said Mont, recognizing the voice of his faithful "Let me go, boy," said Mont; "save yourself." "Fire away, Stump," said Mont, looking at the dishes. "Very well, Captain Vindex of the _Searcher_," said Mont, "we must make "Don''t you be so fast, Stump, my boy," said Mont. "It looks to me," said Mont, "as if we were likely to have a sirloin of "Under the sea?" said Mont. "Come on, now," said Mont. id = 18874 author = Rolt-Wheeler, Francis title = The Boy With the U. S. Foresters date = keywords = Ben; Bob; Cat; Eye; Forest; Forester; Merritt; Peavey; Ranger; Rifle; Service; Supervisor; Wilbur; boy; illustration; tree summary = "There are lots of people," said the Chief Forester, "who think of trees "The Service looks pretty good to me," said Wilbur. "I said--for the boy, Bob-Cat," answered the old Ranger firmly. "You know he couldn''t ride the sorrel, Bob-Cat," said Rifle-Eye "I wouldn''t want to try it if he was vicious, Rifle-Eye," said the boy "All right, Rifle-Eye," said Bob-Cat good-humoredly, "you''ve got me. "Oh, just a couple I got for the forest work," answered Wilbur with "Bob-Cat was telling me," said Wilbur, as with the Ranger he rode "It makes quite a house," said Wilbur, following the old mountaineer''s "But I wanted her out of the way for next time," said Wilbur. "I should think," said Wilbur, "that the changing of a forest from one "But tell me, Rifle-Eye," said the boy, "what is McGinnis? "I did think so," said Wilbur, "near that dead tree, but I s''posed, of id = 21008 author = Rolt-Wheeler, Francis title = The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries date = keywords = Bermuda; Bureau; Colin; Collier; Commissioner; Courtesy; Dare; Deputy; Dr.; Father; Fisheries; Hank; Mr.; New; boy; fish; illustration; look; seal; water summary = "Well," said the boy, "isn''t it true that the only time a whale-boat is "Doesn''t feel much like summer, Hank!" said Colin, shivering from cold "Our gunner was telling me," Colin said, "that killing seals at sea was "If the cow seals bleat," said Colin, "and the pups ''baa'' like a lamb, "They look like big black kittens," said Colin, as he watched them "Sea-lions look sort of human in the water, don''t they?" remarked Colin "But aren''t there always lots of fish in the sea?" asked Colin. "How long does it take before a fish comes out?" Colin asked "That sounds like work," said Colin. "It still seems to me," said Colin, "that nearly every fish lives by "When you come to think of it," said Colin, "there isn''t much in the sea "I should like to go, ever so much," said Colin, "and I think it''s id = 20259 author = Roosevelt, Wyn title = Frontier Boys in Frisco date = keywords = Berwick; Bill; Bob; Boys; Broome; Captain; Darlington; Eagle; James; Jim; John; Ketchel; Mexican; Scheff; Sea; engineer; look summary = "Good-by, Jim," said Ketchel, as they gripped hands; "take care of Jim was soon to find that his old pirate friend, Captain Bill Broome, "Well, Jim," said the chief engineer of the _Sea Eagle_, James "Old friends, Jim?" asked Berwick who was quick to note the lad''s "Hold on, Jim," said the engineer, "I don''t think that is the wisest "No danger of that," replied Jim. Again a match was lit and this time Berwick held the flame close to the these hounds come back on their trail," suggested Jim. The engineer of the _Sea Eagle_ who was at present out of his element, "Wind ''em together and they will do," replied Jim. In a short time, he had got one end of the improvised rope over one of "Good old Chief," said Jim, returning his friend''s grip; "now I''m off." "Ah, the captain," said Jim to Berwick quietly. John Berwick, the engineer, had had an anxious time while Jim had been id = 20860 author = Roscoe, William title = The Butterfly''s Ball and the Grasshopper''s Feast date = keywords = Ball; Peacock; illustration summary = of a series of little books, which for many years were probably among within twelve months) Mr Harris brought out a torrent of little books Of this long list of books a few of the titles are still familiar, and of issue--"The Peacock at Home," "The Elephant''s Ball," and "The Lion''s When the verses were subsequently published in book form, the text been published in 1816 another little book of a somewhat similar The book relates in verse how the peacock and parrot-Mrs Dorset, according to a note by Mr Dyce which appears on the fly-leaf "The Peacock at Home," for in "The Lioness''s Ball" (a companion to "The Besides the interest and merit of these little books on literary grounds, in illustrating books for children; it would indeed appear that until to note that in 1806 a little book called "The Looking Glass" was with Mulready, who was then engaged in illustrating some juvenile books id = 20710 author = Sabin, Edwin L. (Edwin Legrand) title = Pluck on the Long Trail; Or, Boy Scouts in the Rockies date = keywords = Ashley; Carson; Fitz; Fitzpatrick; Fox; General; Henry; Jed; Major; Red; Sant; Scout; Smith; Van; Ward; note summary = Ashley, Jed Smith, and Kit Carson packed Sally; Major Henry, Thomas General Ashley and Kit Carson went after berries and little Jed Smith little farther the general and Major Henry came back to the camp. smoke signal set by the three Scouts we had left, to show us where camp We would have liked to make a smoke signal, to let Major Henry and Jed in single file, Major Henry leading, Fitz next, then the Red Fox Scouts, eye, while I was watching Fitz, too, I glimpsed Red Fox Scout Van Sant Fitzpatrick shook hands hard with Red Fox Scout Van Sant and followed head, turned back over; the Major, the two Red Fox Scouts, and Kit Red Fox Scouts, again we took the long trail. "You''ll have to do it," said Red Fox Scout Van Sant to Fitz and me. Note 18, page 25: Scouts who are in camp or on the trail without id = 28931 author = Sayce, Conrad H. (Conrad Harvey) title = In the Musgrave Ranges date = keywords = Boss; Darby; Mick; Musgrave; Oodnadatta; Peter; Ranges; Sax; Sidcotinga; Stobart; Vaughan; Yarloo; boy; man; white summary = A white man rode in front and two black boys taken a little distance away and left in charge of the two black boys. When the black boys had gone, Sax and Vaughan collected wood for the "White man drink more water nor black fella," he explained. "One time me work longa Boss Stobart," said the boy slowly and white boys were soon asleep, but Yarloo kept himself awake all night to S''pose white boy come now, Boss Stobart, rouse like blazes (would be The big voice of a white man on a black horse in the rear was Mick, the two white boys, six niggers, eight packed horses and the rest Eagle did not understand what Mick said, but he saw that the white man black-boys and a white man, laid out in a row. The white man backed his horse and looked down at the native whose life id = 14897 author = Sea, Sophie Fox title = "That Old-Time Child, Roberta" Her Home-Life on the Farm date = keywords = Aunt; Betsy; God; Mam; Marsden; Polly; Roberta; Sarah; Squire; Uncle summary = THAT OLD-TIME CHILD, ROBERTA Roberta Marsden, or Lil Missus, as the negroes called her, for the opening "I feel just like the old woman in Mother Goose, Auntie," Roberta would Roberta was a very amiable child, but old Squire said she "wuz techus Roberta thought Mam'' Sarah''s mouth was just made to say "honey." Just like At the same time that Mam'' Sarah and Roberta were fussing over Polly, a "O, you dear, good, Uncle Squire," cried the delighted child. Away ran the child to Squire that she might tell him Uncle Charlie was "O, Uncle Squire," cried the delighted child, "won''t mamma go right "O, you dear child!" she cried, "surely God has put in your little hands When Roberta and old Squire reached the house where they had been told When old Squire and Roberta returned home they found Aunt Betsy very sick, Good-bye to Roberta Marsden''s child-life on the old farm! id = 20708 author = Seely, Herman Gastrell title = A Son of the City A Story of Boy Life date = keywords = Alford; Bill; Brown; Christmas; Fletcher; John; Louise; Martin; Miss; Mosher; Mr.; Mrs.; Perry; Punch; Red; Saturday; Sid; Silvey; Skinny; Tigers; boy; little; look; tell; time; yes summary = "Ain''t so small, is he, John?" asked Silvey optimistically, as he leaned "Don''t you wish we''d landed that big fellow?" breathed John, half to "John!" Miss Brown''s voice brought him rudely back to present day At last the new little girl came down the long walk leading from the house, Silvey challenged John to a game of tag. "Silvey ''n I''ll be generals of the armies," said John, when the babel John waited at the corner of the school yard for Louise, gravely added "Now," said John a few minutes later, as the five boys stretched "said this morning that John had told her little boy he had to sell John opened the door, and Silvey came panting into the John and Sid, Skinny and Silvey, followed his example. "And you, John Fletcher," Mrs. Silvey went on, "you needn''t laugh. John dropped the usual walk home with Louise, one day, id = 29705 author = Sherman, Harold M. (Harold Morrow) title = Interference and Other Football Stories date = keywords = Brown; Coach; Dave; Edward; Elliott; Frank; Grinnell; Harvard; John; Mack; Pomeroy; davy; speed summary = "Coach has a genius for inventing new plays," Frank Meade, left half, "I won''t unless Coach gives me a better break," said Mack, a bit "You''ve run through many of these Pomeroy plays yourself," Coach Edward "I''ll try to impersonate Dizzy Fox, Pomeroy''s star right half," Mack line, Mack Carver made fifteen yards on the first play with one of his "I''ll show Coach Edward whether I''m a ball carrier or not!" Mack told Quarterback Rigsbee shot him the ball a second time and Mack skated "Frank around right end!" he exclaimed, "that play looked like a nifty "Great work!" Mack heard Coach Edward complimenting Dave. Henley called upon Coach Edward''s new play--the lateral opening out Mack turned to Coach Edward who sat back, having left the questioning Pomeroy''s ball on Grinnell''s forty yard line and Mack Carver''s "Brother Carl will certainly know his team''s been in a ball game," id = 28769 author = Sherwood, Elmer title = Ted Marsh on an Important Mission date = keywords = Chicago; Dean; Mr.; Strong; Ted; Walker; Winckel summary = The familiar figure of the boy proves to be Ted Marsh who had come out To those of us who have read Ted Marsh the Boy Scout, "Ted, boy, I come to you on very important business. "Suppose," said John Dean, "you start tomorrow, Ted. You see, speed is "In Chicago," answered Ted. Truth to tell, he was very glad to talk, "I''m so glad you came, Ted. How I hoped you would!" his mother said. "Good work, Ted," Strong said, with appreciation. Strong and Walker returned to the Adams street office; Ted went home. "I shall be glad to come down," answered Ted, as he wondered at the Ted went down to say good-bye to Strong and Walker the next day. "Well, Ted," said Walker, "I shall see you at the train." "Ted, dear," said Mrs. Dean, "I want to tell you that we are going to id = 29725 author = Sherwood, Mary Martha title = The Fairchild Family date = keywords = Bernard; Bessy; Betty; Crosbie; Emily; Evelyn; Fairchild; God; Goodriche; Henry; Howard; John; Low; Lucy; Master; Miss; Mr.; Mrs. summary = The next morning, when Lucy and Emily were sitting at work with Mrs. Fairchild, Henry came in from his father''s study. Mrs. Fairchild kissed little Henry then, and said: little girls and Mrs. Fairchild worked, whilst Henry read to them, till been living a long time in this happy way, that Lucy said to Mrs. Fairchild, "Mamma, I think that Emily and Henry and I are much better "Emily, Lucy, Henry!" said Mrs. Fairchild, "you keep back; what is the Twice every year Sir Charles and Lady Noble used to invite Mr. and Mrs. Fairchild and their children to spend a day with them at their house. "About fifty years ago," said Mrs. Goodriche, "a little old lady, named "Henry shall read them to us, my dears," said Mrs. Fairchild, "whilst Mrs. Fairchild said no more; but having told her little girls, who had id = 20022 author = Shute, Henry A. (Henry Augustus) title = "Sequil"; Or, Things Whitch Aint Finished in the First date = keywords = Beany; Cele; Fatty; Gim; Keene; Mister; Pewt; Sarah; father summary = he sed he wood and i went home and told father mister Watson wanted him when we got home mother sed it was a shame and she wood tell father when and father said thunder no i aint going to lick him but i was mad enuf wood brake down, but father he said i had got to go and so i went. and father he said he most never got mad and jest then the bell rung, Beany he said well let the old sine rip and so he went over and got his asked Beany he said he wood go only his father wanted him to go down to over to see Beanys father jest as i said he wood and dident come back. he got mister Watson, Beanys father and we all went over to see lady mother she went in and father told her he had got the scab of old Mike id = 20260 author = Sitwell, Florence Alice title = Daybreak: A Story for Girls date = keywords = Agnes; Frances; Kate; Mother summary = A great change passed over poor Kate''s face when she and her sister came to the door, carrying a little prostrate figure; and Kate was three days and three nights Mother Agnes and Kate watched beside her; months passed on Mother Agnes began to think that Kate had really "Children, we must start," said the Mother sternly, "Kate is not Mother Agnes had gone to look for Kate in the dormitory, feeling that made Kate tell all she knew of the little girl in the next bed. doctor!" said a child''s voice; "don''t go and hurt dear Kate Kate would not talk to-day to Mother Agnes. her the story of little Frances wishing to lose her leg for Kate''s what a dear child Frances was, and how she talked to Kate of everything "Do you think we shall ever see her again?" said little Frances. "That day, Kate," said she, "may yet be a long way off. id = 15550 author = Smith, Mabell S. C. (Mabell Shippie Clarke) title = Ethel Morton at Rose House date = keywords = Blue; Brown; Dorothy; Emerson; Ethel; Miss; Moya; Mr.; Mrs.; Roger; Schuler summary = "Shall we appoint Ethel Brown to call on Mrs. Schuler and talk it over "We must think of every one we know who has made over a house, and Dr. Watkins ought to be able to tell us of some people who have had Fresh at once in search of food, while Mrs. Emerson and Ethel Blue managed to baby, Ethel Brown and Mrs. Emerson''s cook were at the door with jellied "She said she came out from New York to look for work in the country." "Somehow it''s the sudden things that happens to me," said Moya to Mrs. Emerson. "What do you think of this plan?" Ethel Brown asked her mother after Mrs. Schuler made up her mind that home--meaning Rose House--was the said one day to Mrs. Schuler and Ethel Blue when they heard from the Mrs. Smith was building a new house, and Dorothy and the Ethels had id = 19834 author = Smith, Mabell S. C. (Mabell Shippie Clarke) title = Ethel Morton''s Holidays date = keywords = Blue; Brown; Christmas; Dorothy; Ethel; Helen; Merriam; Miss; Morton; Mrs.; Roger; Watkins summary = "Helen and Ethel Brown have gone to the West Woods," replied Roger, "Helen and Ethel Brown," guessed Roger. Blue, Tom and Dorothy, James and Helen, George and Ethel Brown, Gregory "We''re going to the School of Mothercraft," said Mrs. Morton, "and we''d "I hope they aren''t going to complain of Roger," Ethel Brown said, for "We all love Miss Merriam," said Ethel Blue. "Let''s all look at our stockings first," said Ethel Brown, and every "We''re going to stop at Dorothy''s, aren''t we?" asked Ethel Blue. "You seem very fond of Miss Merriam," said Katharine to Ethel Brown as "Where is Katharine?" asked Mrs. Morton of the Ethels as Mary announced had come out for his weekly visit to Elisabeth and was sitting in Mrs. Smith''s living room surveying her and talking to Miss Merriam. "Mr. Clark told us--Ethel Brown and me--that you said you thought Miss id = 28504 author = Smith, Ruel Perley title = The Rival Campers Ashore; or, The Mystery of the Mill date = keywords = Bangs; Bess; Bob; Burns; Colonel; Ellison; Harvey; Henry; Jack; Joe; John; Little; Reardon; Thornton; Tim; Warren; Witham summary = "Warming up a bit, isn''t it, Jack?" said Henry Burns, laying aside his "Let it come," said Henry Burns, resuming his wet paddle; "it''s only a "I wonder what it''s half way between," said Henry Burns, as they paused "Got a puncture," said Little Tim. The colonel, having had the refreshment of his sleep, was in a better "They''re going--got the money," said Tim. Harvey looked surprised. "All right," said Harvey, "you can go with Henry Burns and George Warren Tim Reardon stood between Henry Burns and Jack Harvey on a street guard, squatted Little Tim. Jack Harvey and Henry Burns took their "It''s Bess Thornton," said Henry Burns, and the two boys called out a "Let''s try the right hand from the ledge this time," said Henry Burns. Harvey and Henry Burns were a good half mile ahead of them; the Ellisons It was early in the afternoon, and Henry Burns and Harvey and Little Tim id = 19351 author = Snell, Roy J. (Roy Judson) title = Curlie Carson Listens In date = keywords = Alfred; Ardmore; Coles; Curlie; Gladys; Joe; Kittlewake; Vincent; tell; time summary = not, when this great big new thing, the radiophone, came leaping right "I''ll tell you," said Curlie, as he rose to answer a tap on the door, "I the map," said Curlie, more calmly, "is exactly what I don''t know. "Make it all the way," said Curlie, as Joe slowed up. "Some car he''s got!" said Curlie when the farce was ended. "It''s all right." The first smile Curlie had seen on the great man''s "Young man," said the magnate, turning to Curlie, "may I command your "I like your spirit," he said seizing Curlie''s hand in a viselike grip. "Vincent Ardmore went with him, I suppose," Curlie said after a moment''s two hours," said Curlie to Joe. "All right," said Curlie; "the trip''s got to be made. "Huh!" said Curlie, after a moment''s thought, "I never could make out "All right," said Curlie, "but you are parting with a thing of some id = 20632 author = Speed, Nell title = Molly Brown''s Orchard Home date = keywords = Aunt; Brown; Edwin; Elise; Green; Huntington; Judy; Kean; Kent; Kinsella; Miss; Molly; Mother; Mr.; Mrs.; Pace; Paris; Philippe; Pierce; Sally; girl summary = I do hope not," asked the young man of Mrs. Brown, who had been conversing with Mr. Kinsella while the nephew and Mr. Kinsella noticed the change in the girl, and while Mrs. Brown and Pierce were engaged in an animated discussion on Woman''s While Molly was having the little chat with Mr. Kinsella, Mrs. Huntington had come on deck and had approached them from behind. has been your chief asset in life, as I fancy it has been with Mrs. Huntington." She gave the older woman a polite bow and smile and Mr. Kinsella formally offered her his chair but with no great cordiality. with his kind brown eyes looking into hers, and said: "But, Miss Molly, "We shall be delighted to come," said Mrs. Brown, "and I know Judy will Molly wrote Professor Green that she felt like the little girl at the id = 18399 author = Spillman, Joseph title = The Shipwreck A Story for the Young date = keywords = Captain; Father; God; Lihoa; Peppo; Redfox; Somazzo; Willy summary = lad, Willy Brown, the son of a sea captain, and his friend, the Chinese Father Somazzo shook his head and said: "The ship is too far away for "Willy," he said, "you''ve got that stubborn little head of yours set With that Father Somazzo left the small boy standing in the garden and "Hello, Peppo," said Willy, addressing him by the nickname which old The Captain gave the gray-haired man a sinister look as he left the esteemed Captain Brown, the father of dear little Willy," began the Captain Brown gave the priest a wicked look and said sarcastically: "Oh, it is you, Tommy Green!" said Willy looking around in a friendly "We must have water," said the Captain without looking at the helmsman. "Don''t look there any more, Willy," said Peppo. how came you to think of that?" said Willy, looking at his the Captain but by the two boys, Willy and Peppo. id = 14128 author = Spyri, Johanna title = Toni, the Little Woodcarver date = keywords = Elsbeth; Toni; little summary = Little Toni was now four years old and already knew how to be helpful in earlier than other days, and she always went with little Toni by the hand, abundantly, and little Toni, deeply moved in his heart by his mother''s From that time on Toni looked at every little piece of wood which came in was sitting in the little stone hut with his carving and his mother came "Oh, you good Toni," said his mother, "what wouldn''t I give to be able to "Don''t you know any one, Mother, you can ask?" said Toni anxiously and the wood-carver in Frutigen Toni suddenly stood still and said: before him; but he knew how his mother worked, how little good she pasture, Toni''s mother gave him his little bundle and said: Then the doctor came, took Toni by the hand and went out followed by the id = 14710 author = Spyri, Johanna title = Uncle Titus and His Visit to the Country date = keywords = Aunt; Dora; Hunne; Jule; Lili; Mrs.; Ninette; Rolf; Titus summary = soon after the little girl came into the world, so that Dora had never "We must go up to see Uncle Titus and Aunt Ninette this afternoon, Dora." little Dora, you know your Uncle is always writing very learned books, and When supper-time came, Dora followed her aunt, without a word, into the Dora took a silent farewell of her dear father, weeping all the time but "What a happy child that must be!" thought little Dora, "who can sit at make the most of the little time I have left," said Uncle Titus, and he Dora took her things from her aunt''s hands, but while passing the window, "What nice thing has my little Hunne done to-day?" asked the father, when But Dora said it was really time for her to go home; so Mrs. Birkenfeld That night Dora went up to her little room for the last time, for the next id = 15727 author = Spyri, Johanna title = Gritli''s Children date = keywords = Bickel; Clarissa; Elsli; Emma; Fani; Feklitus; Fred; Mrs.; Nora; Oscar; Stanhope; Stein summary = we not try it to-day, dear Mrs. Stanhope?" said Clarissa. "Come," said his aunt, "let us look out at the little sick girl who is "Come into the house, Elsli," said the doctor''s wife; "you look very "It''s Fani''s own fault if he doesn''t come home in time for supper," said In a moment Elsli''s pale face came up before Mrs. Stein''s mind''s eye, Elsli would have been glad to hear the song, but at that moment Mrs. Stanhope entered the room. "Fred, take the little thing away," said his aunt; "I suppose it belongs thought it was a good time to tell Aunt Clarissa all about Fani, as "Do you know where Mrs. Stanhope''s house gets its name?" asked Fani, as "But you know the doctor said you _must_ take comfort; and he told Mrs. Stanhope not to let you sit at your books and study all the time, but to id = 20781 author = Spyri, Johanna title = Heidi (Gift Edition) date = keywords = Clara; Deta; God; Heidi; Miss; Mr.; Peter; Rottenmeier; Sebastian; Sesemann summary = "My mother and I took Adelheid''s little year-old baby, Heidi, to live Heidi looked thoughtfully at her fresh, new bed and said, Peter was quietly peeling his rod, and looking up, said to Heidi: Next morning Peter came again with his goats, and Heidi went up to the Heidi, looking up, said quite decidedly: "I know that grandfather "Heidi, run out to see the goats," said the grandfather, "and bring packing up Heidi''s clothes she said again, "Come, child, and take your "Heidi went to sleep a long time ago," said Clara, highly amused. Next day, Heidi came to Clara in the afternoon and said: "Can I "Go to Clara, Heidi, till the carriage comes," Mr. Sesemann said looked at her a while, he said: "So you have come home again, Heidi? said: "Come now, Heidi, and take me to your grandfather, for I want grandfather, with Clara, was coming up, too, with Heidi following. id = 28291 author = Stables, Gordon title = Our Home in the Silver West: A Story of Struggle and Adventure date = keywords = Archie; Bombazo; CHAPTER; Coila; Donald; Dugald; Duncan; Flora; Gauchos; Highland; Indians; Jenny; M''Crimman; M''Rae; Moncrieff; Mr.; Murdoch; Silver; Townley; West; day; good; illustration; look; old; time summary = Roi, or Rae, had said at a dinner-party that my good, dear father brought Looking back now to those dear old days, I cannot help thinking that the better go to bed, Archie, when you come home; you are not like a Highland ''So do we both feel men,'' said Donald and Dugald; ''and we are all going to Old Jenny, as Moncrieff''s mother had come to be called, was in ''Mr. Moncrieff,'' said aunt, archly, ''I know what you are thinking about.'' ''Oh, Mr. Moncrieff,'' said Dugald, ''I never thought you were so terrible a Fifty times a day did I kill that flea, and Dugald said he had slain him Old Jenny had gone to sleep, so I said good-bye to aunt, nodded to Aileen, ''Good-bye, old man,'' said Dugald, as he presented him with his. ''You think the Indians will come to-night?'' said Townley, after a time. id = 19402 author = Standish, Burt L. title = Frank Merriwell''s Reward date = keywords = Agnew; Badger; Barney; Bart; Buck; Danny; Elsie; Frank; Hodge; Inza; Lee; Merriwell; Merry; New; Pike; Westerner; Winnie summary = Frank was thinking of all this as he drew near the home of Winnie Lee. His intention was to call on Inza and have a talk with her about the Badger began to look and to feel confident, a thing that Merriwell, who Merriwell saw that Ready could not catch for Buck Badger. "Perhaps you would like to shoot!" said Merriwell, going over to Badger Merriwell clutched a handful of shells and went over to Badger. "We won''t talk about it!" said Merriwell, turning away. "Mr. Badger and I are going to shoot at ten double birds," said Frank, "Who is to shoot first?" Badger asked, walking toward Merriwell''s crowd. "I looked everywhere for you last night," said Badger; and Frank told Inza and Elsie came along, accompanied by Merriwell and Bart Hodge. "Mr. Hodge and I are coming back here to-night," Merriwell said to the id = 19502 author = Standish, Burt L. title = Frank Merriwell''s Chums date = keywords = Barney; Bart; Bascomb; CHAPTER; Davis; Frank; Gage; Hans; Hodge; Inza; Jenks; Merriwell; Paul; Professor; Snell; Wat; rain summary = Like Hodge, Barney and Hans were Frank Merriwell''s stanch friends and "What do you play?" asked Frank, to whose face a strange look had come Frank shook hands with Snell, and a few moments later the boys began to some time Frank Merriwell remained away from those midnight gatherings "You know well enough that Frank Merriwell is not afraid," said Bart, A black look came to Bart Hodge''s face, and he half started up as Frank "By the way, Hans," said Frank, "do you know that the fellow who used "Stick to that, and you will be all right," said Frank Merriwell, in a "Now, boys, it''s time to take a hand," said Frank Merriwell. Frank Merriwell started and looked quickly at the man who had hoarsely Bart found Frank in their room, and Merriwell looked up as the Frank looked Bascomb straight in the eye, and the big fellow''s face id = 19867 author = Standish, Burt L. title = Frank Merriwell, Junior''s, Golden Trail; Or, The Fugitive Professor date = keywords = Ballard; Blunt; Clancy; Frank; Hill; Merriwell; Merry; Porter; chip summary = FRANK MERRIWELL, JUNIOR''s, GOLDEN TRAIL; Or, THE FUGITIVE PROFESSOR. Ballard had tried to tell his chums, young Frank Merriwell and Owen "With material like that to choose from, Chip," said Clancy, "it ought "From all I can hear, Clan," Merry answered, "the Gold Hill bunch is a "That sounds too much like Professor Phineas Borredaile," said Frank. after he had come with Frank and his friends from Gold Hill to Ophir. lads got back from Happenchance, Porter went to Gold Hill. "Then," said Frank promptly, "we''ll go over to Gold Hill this very night "Five dollars is all right, McGurvin," said Frank. "Where he has gone is a mystery," said Merriwell, "but I think Blunt and automobile and beat Blunt to Gold Hill with the professor''s location "Professor Borrodaile isn''t here, Clan," said young Merriwell presently. "The way I size it up," said Frank, "the professor hired this Turkeyfoot id = 22424 author = Standish, Burt L. title = Frank Merriwell Down South date = keywords = Barney; Bushnell; Frank; Frankie; Gage; Hans; Kate; Kenyon; Merriwell; Miller; Muriel; Pacheco; Professor; Raymond; Scotch; Vallier; Wade; irish summary = The professor turned away to hide the look on his face, but Frank Professor Scotch gazed at Frank in astonishment, for the boy was of a It was Hans'' voice, and, looking down, Frank saw the Dutch lad on the Till late that night Frank searched in vain for the man he wanted, and "Great Scott!" shouted Frank, as the firelight fell on the man''s face. Frank looked at Professor Scotch in amazement, for he had never known Frank turned back to find Professor Scotch, in his night robe, standing "Look here, man," said Frank, leaning toward the Spaniard; "are you As Frank looked the girl tore the fellow''s hand from her lips, and her Frank was for following one, while both Barney and the professor "It looks as if some one stops here at times, at least," said Frank. Frank clutched Barney, and the boys fell back a step, watching the man, id = 22874 author = Standish, Burt L. title = Frank Merriwell''s Pursuit; Or, How to Win date = keywords = Ben; Del; Felipe; Frank; Hagan; Hatch; Inza; Jalisco; Lazaro; Merriwell; Merry; Mexican; Morgan; Mr.; Norte; Scott summary = Bruce lost no time in looking for Merriwell, soon coming face to face not tell ye a loie, an'' Oi want ye to know thot Frank Merriwell will "If Del Norte lives, O''Toole," said Merry, "I swear to you now that you Del Norte it was, and he stopped like a man turned to stone. "He is," said a voice, and Frank Merriwell, himself, entered the Frank did not like the man''s look, nor the cold voice that corresponded "Better take him away, Hagan," said Merriwell, "or I''ll turn him over Of course, I know Del Norte is dead, Frank; but this man alarms "Because I did not get my eye on Lazaro, as I did on Frank Merriwell. of the great men who were going to build Frank Merriwell''s railroad in "I see it," said Frank; but at that moment his eyes were following the "Look here, Merry," said Browning, placing his hand on Frank''s shoulder id = 17034 author = Steel, Flora Annie Webster title = English Fairy Tales date = keywords = Bear; Childe; George; Jack; King; Magician; Molly; Mr.; Naught; Prince; Queen; St.; Tom; Vinegar; illustration; little summary = daughter said to herself, "If Mother says the pies will come again, why Now when supper-time came the woman said to her daughter, "Go you and And she said no word when next morning the small, little, black Thing Then he said to Jack, "My daughter must have a fine house to live in. "I thought my turn would come," said the frog, and went plump in after Well, that night he went to the girl and said that if she turned up her Then the master went to the mistress, his wife, and said: "Send away morning the giant couldn''t believe his eyes when he saw Jack coming down little old man happened to know his name; though, to be sure, Jacks were little old man said isn''t true, I shall get Milky-White back to-morrow When it came to parting time, the young lord said, "Pray tell me, fair id = 18307 author = Steel, Flora Annie Webster title = The Adventures of Akbar date = keywords = Akbar; Askurry; Baby; Bija; Faithful; Foster; Head; Heir; Humâyon; King; Kumran; Prince; Roy; Tumbu; empire summary = Head-nurse and Foster-mother, their faces veiled with their best gold which Prince Askurry sent for the use of the little Heir-to-Empire, Head-nurse and Foster-mother shrieked with fright, little Adam ran like Foster-mother, Head-nurse and Baby Akbar, the outer one by the two men Foster-father snored, and even Roy''s keen, hawk-face lay like one dead. about the old domed city, little Prince Akbar was in looks and ways a Never, said Head-nurse, had been such a darling little "Tumbu wanted Roy!" said little Prince Akbar gravely. Even Head-nurse, though she sniffed a little and said she had heard tell the safety and comfort of Head-nurse, Foster-mother and little Bija, for very minute the door of little Prince Akbar''s room opened wide, and Roy Foster-father were imprisoned until little Bija had said, "Tell Tumbu to "Roy!" said little Prince Akbar gravely. "Cats," said poor Head-nurse, as she sat opposite Foster-mother, id = 19389 author = Stein, Evaleen title = Child Songs of Cheer date = keywords = Christ; Christmas; child; little; tree summary = _Dear Children, all the little words They are a flock of little birds Come, and let us make for them a pretty little rhyme! As the sky when through the blue shine the stars at night! Some little boys in yonder star, Did you ever see one fly away on rainbow-twinkling wings? Little rain-drops, smite and sprinkle A new moon shines, there come times A little fairy baby THE LITTLE FIR-TREES THE LITTLE FIR-TREES The little Christ-child! Sing a little song and say Little children, come and sing, The little children''s eyes! And now the little peach-trees The little bird of blue; Have come to light a fairy ball, With a sparkling little picture traced in lines of shining white; Dear little baby of sunshine and spring! I see this little bird''s-nest _So, children, come, let us make a ring Pretty little brook; The little birds will know thou art id = 27916 author = Stein, Evaleen title = Gabriel and the Hour Book date = keywords = Abbey; Abbot; Brother; Gabriel; Louis; Stephen summary = Gabriel knew this, and he wondered much why Brother Stephen chose to Gabriel reached the Abbey, Brother Stephen had been sent to the old GABRIEL knew nothing of Brother Stephen''s troubles, and so was smiling "I am Gabriel Viaud, Brother Stephen," answered the boy, "and I have So when Brother Stephen saw Gabriel''s eager admiration, he felt pleased And then as Gabriel went to work, Brother Stephen, taking a goose-quill So Gabriel was working as fast as he could, for Brother Stephen was keep on with his work with Brother Stephen, because of the little sum he to fall, Brother Stephen finished the last page of the beautiful book. As Gabriel again read over Brother Stephen''s last page, it set him to painted work on King Louis''s book had been done by Brother Stephen''s "I, Gabriel Viaud, am Brother Stephen''s colour-grinder; and I have made about Gabriel''s little prayer in the beautiful book, and how Lady Anne id = 20242 author = Stephens, C. A. (Charles Asbury) title = Left on Labrador; or, The cruise of the Schooner-yacht "Curlew" As Recorded by "Wash" date = keywords = Bay; CHAPTER; Capt; Curlew; Donovan; Esquimaux; Gloucester; Guard; Hobbs; Hudson; Kit; Palmleaf; Raed; Trull; Wade; Weymouth; captain; good; ice; look summary = Raed got home from Katahdin on the night of the 15th of May. Kit came and came up home at about seven, P.M. Kit and Raed had not got back; "Let''s try it," said Kit. The boat was brought up within a yard or so of the ice. captain and Kit. The prostrate gun was got up on its legs again; old Trull remarking "Now we''ll get old man Trull to help us on the _body_," said Kit. The planks, with axe, adz, auger, and hammer, were carried on deck. In a few moments Kit and Wade and Raed were coming out of the As Wade said, old man Trull was throwing a line, with what turned out "Kit, you and Wade take the bear," advised Raed. "I think," said Raed, "that the ship must have come up a little to the Raed and Kit, with Wade and Donovan, then got into the boat, and id = 15726 author = Stewart, Jane L. title = The Camp Fire Girls on the Farm; Or, Bessie King''s New Chum date = keywords = Bessie; Eleanor; Holmes; Jake; Jamieson; Miss; Mr.; Zara summary = "I don''t exactly _like_ Farmer Weeks myself," said Bessie, "I know how Jake Hoover found I was here, I bet," said Bessie, who had "That''s right, Bessie," said Jamieson, smiling. "I''m sure he will when I tell him how good you''ve been to us, Mr. Jamieson," said Zara. "I think you''re right, Bessie," she said. In her new clothes Bessie looked enough like a city girl to pass "I''m so sorry if you were worried about me, Miss Eleanor," said Bessie, "Miss Eleanor," said Bessie, quickly, "I''ve got an idea and I wish you "I ought to know about a farm," said Bessie. "Other people got along all right," said Bessie. "Of course we shouldn''t, Dolly," said Bessie, irritated, since she saw "You''re quite right about him, Dolly," said Bessie, laughing so hard "I think there''s more than that, though, Dolly," said Bessie, her eyes "Yes, indeed," said Bessie, with a smiling look at Dolly. id = 20713 author = Stewart, Jane L. title = A Campfire Girl''s First Council Fire The Camp Fire Girls In the Woods date = keywords = Bessie; Camp; Eleanor; Fire; Hoover; Mrs.; Wanaka; Weeks; Zara summary = Bessie had a father and mother, but they had left her with Mrs. Hoover a long time before, and she could scarcely remember them, but she "Oh, Zara, aren''t you afraid to come here?" said Bessie, alarmed, "Oh, Zara, it''s wrong to talk that way," said Bessie. "Zara," said Bessie, suddenly, "suppose Jake was telling the truth? "I''m going to run away, myself," said Bessie, quietly. "Then Jake Hoover''d better look out," said Zara, viciously. "The world''s a beautiful place after all, Zara," said Bessie. "There''s someone over there, Bessie," said Zara, frightened at the sign "They won''t hurt us, Zara," said Bessie, stoutly. "I''ll do the right thing, Bessie," said Wanaka, smiling. "Aren''t they good to us, Zara?" said Bessie. "Just think that way," said Bessie to poor Zara, who was trembling like "We''re a long way from home now, Zara, you see," said Bessie. id = 20822 author = Stewart, Jane L. title = The Camp Fire Girls on the March; Or, Bessie King''s Test of Friendship date = keywords = Bessie; Camp; Eleanor; Fire; Jake; Margery; Miss; Mrs.; Pratt summary = "What time are we going to start, Miss Eleanor?" asked Dolly, who felt "Now, don''t hold a grudge against all those girls, Dolly," said Eleanor, "Of course you would," said Eleanor, who saw the point Dolly was trying "I think I can, Miss Eleanor," said Bessie. "I bet it will be good fun, no matter what they''re like," said Margery narrow escape," said Eleanor, looking around, "See, girls, you can see "No, I won''t, Dolly," said Eleanor, laughing. "That''s one of the things I like best about the Camp Fire," said Bessie, "I don''t only believe it, I know it, Mrs. Pratt," said Eleanor, "There''s a lot of good, kind people there," said Mrs. Pratt, brightening "I know the people in a big boarding-house here," said Eleanor, "and "He wanted to run away, Bessie," said Dolly. "I think that''s likely to keep him pretty busy, Dolly," said Eleanor, id = 29528 author = Stewart, Jane L. title = The Camp Fire Girls in the Mountains; Or, Bessie King''s Strange Adventure date = keywords = Bessie; Camp; Charlie; Eleanor; Fire; Holmes; Margery; Miss; Mr.; Zara summary = "The Camp Fire Girls are going to try to make things better, aren''t "Well, I know now why I''ve got to be careful," said Dolly. "We''re sure to like anything you plan, Miss Eleanor," said Dolly, with way of Mr. Holmes," she said to Bessie and Dolly. "I think Bessie would make a pretty good detective," said Dolly. "We''ve got them, I think," Jamieson said to Eleanor Mercer and the two "You know," he had said to Eleanor, "this chap Holmes thinks--or he did "Bessie and I didn''t know it, either, until she saw him tying Mr. Jamieson up," said Dolly. "But I know how to swim, and one walk is just like another," said Dolly. Bessie''s right, Margery," said Eleanor. "You go and get water, Dolly and Bessie," said Eleanor, then. "Oh, Miss Eleanor," said Bessie, tensely, "those girls are all around "Oh, that''s all right, too, Bessie," said Dolly. id = 17582 author = Stockton, Frank Richard title = Round-about Rambles in Lands of Fact and Fancy date = keywords = Bob; Carl; Elephant; Ella; Hulda; Jenny; Lion; Mr.; boy; fish; good; great; illustration; like; little; long; look; man; nest; story; time; water; way summary = time, for that great tree is just about to come down. they thought it was time to leave that little dog alone. "Gothic Church." You can see a great deal which looks like Bob was not a very big boy, but he was a lively little fellow and full Bob heard a great deal of noise and shouting after the big girl came This great ship of the air was to be a regular little town, as you may This pretty little spring, with its cool water running day and night I once knew a little girl who said she could not bear spring-water; had to spare, besides a great many other things in the way of little these little creatures, who in some countries build great houses, If there is anything which a little country-boy likes, and which a big So I think it is no wonder that the little boys like to go after the id = 18654 author = Stockton, Frank Richard title = What Might Have Been Expected date = keywords = Aunt; Board; Braddock; George; Harry; Judy; Kate; Loudon; Matilda; Mr.; Tony; Uncle summary = "Did you know, Aunt Matilda," said Harry, "that they are going to send "No," said Harry: "Kate and I intend to take care of you for the rest of "How old are you, Aunt Matilda?" said Harry. When they reached home, Harry and Kate put together what little money "I tell you, Harry," said Kate, "suppose you take your gun and go along "Is dat sumac fur Aunt Matilda?" said Uncle Braddock. As for Kate, she said she should work on, no matter how much money Harry our last chapter, Harry and Kate took a ride over to the railroad and Harry and Kate went out together into the woods, beyond Aunt "You ought to look out, Harry and Kate," said Harvey Davis, "that all On their way home, Harry said to Kate, "Has Aunt Matilda anything to eat "Kate," said Harry, "you hold this gun a little while. id = 20651 author = Stockton, Frank Richard title = A Jolly Fellowship date = keywords = Chipperton; Colbert; Corny; Menendez; Mr.; Mrs.; Priscilla; Rectus; Savannah; Scott; Uncle; come; good; look summary = They look a good deal like Spaniards, Mr. Cholott said, "Well, now, look here, Rectus," said I; "this thing is going to cost too "I tell you what it is," said Rectus, as we were coming away, "I don''t "It''s gone, long ago," said I; "and I''m afraid Rectus has lost his way, "Who wants to back out?" said Rectus, looking up from his trunk, into "One good thing," said Rectus to me, in a low voice; "her pistol isn''t "I guess that''s a little stretched," said Corny, and Rectus agreed with "And are bound to stick to it," said Rectus, looking at Corny. "Now, then," said Rectus, who thought it was about time that the captain "She wont want a throne," said Rectus, turning the conversation from Mr. Chipperton, "for she has a very good rocking-chair, which could be fixed "There are some things about Mr. Chipperton that I like," said Rectus, id = 20836 author = Stockton, Frank Richard title = Ting-a-ling date = keywords = Giant; King; Mahbracca; Prince; Princess; Ting; Trumkard; Tur; illustration; ling summary = The Princess talked a great deal, but the Prince was rather quiet. "Ting-a-ling, I feel a great interest in all young people, and will do waking Ting-a-ling, he took out his great purse, and placed the little "Well, I''m sure I don''t know," said Ting-a-ling, rubbing his eyes. "O I don''t know," said Ting-a-ling, almost crying, "but somebody''s head "Come now!" said Tur-il-i-ra, "Ting-a-ling, get into my pocket. was a great deal of good in it, for, just as Ting-a-ling made a rush at "Why you see, Ting-a-ling," said the other, "I came out to look for the "You!" cried Ting-a-ling; "a little fellow like you!" "Come here!" said Parsley; and so Ting-a-ling got off his grasshopper, Tur-il-i-ra said, "Ting-a-ling, you must come and see me. said Ting-a-ling, in great excitement, and drawing his little sword. And away he went, and poor little Ting-a-ling was left behind! id = 18939 author = Stokes, Roy Eliot title = Andy at Yale Or, The Great Quadrangle Mystery date = keywords = Andy; Blair; Chet; Dunk; Frank; Gaffington; Hall; Harvard; Ikey; Link; Milton; Mortimer; Tom; Yale; look summary = tackle, Andy went to his room, to find Dunk Chamber impatiently waiting "I''m going to pull out soon," spoke Andy to Dunk, when an hour or so had There, up in Andy''s and Dunk''s room, Ikey was made to "Come on, Dunk," said Andy good naturedly. "Come on, Dunk--let''s light out," said Andy again, making his way to When Andy got back to his room, after bidding Chet good-bye, Dunk had "Well, I''m glad I did, old man!" said Dunk, clapping Andy on the back. "It was there," said Dunk slowly, looking at Andy. Andy and Dunk, who had jumped up and come to the door of their room on So it came about that neither Dunk nor Andy went to the little affair Andy and Dunk were in their room, "Come!" called Andy and Dunk together. came in to say that either Dunk or Andy was wanted on the telephone in a id = 13817 author = Strang, Herbert title = With Marlborough to Malplaquet: A Story of the Reign of Queen Anne date = keywords = Allies; Anne; Blackett; Duke; England; Eugene; Fairburn; French; George; Louis; Marlborough; Matthew; Mr.; Prince; Spain summary = of affairs at the time George Fairburn left St. Peter''s School at "Well, George, my lad," the old salt said when the boy questioned him "For God''s sake, come along and help, my good lad," cried an old man of 1703 came round, George Fairburn still an inmate of a French Weeks passed, and as yet George Fairburn had seen no actual fighting. The words came from George Fairburn, as with his officer, Lieutenant All that long morning, however, George Fairburn worked at the gun to From this time George Fairburn kept no count of the long "I''m one of you!" cried George Fairburn, as he followed the handful of indeed, that when, in the course of time, George Fairburn heard it, in "Great Heaven!" ejaculated George Fairburn, as his eye suddenly fell "George!" "Fairburn!" "My boy!" came the cries from the upper windows, Before Marlborough died George Fairburn was a lieutenant-colonel, and, id = 15773 author = Strang, Herbert title = Round the World in Seven Days date = keywords = Barracombe; Bunce; Captain; Charley; Daventry; Frenchman; Johnson; Kate; Lieutenant; London; Martin; Mr.; Penang; Port; Roddy; Rodier; Smith; Tom; Underhill; aeroplane; good; time summary = "Thanks, guard," said Smith, pressing a coin into his reluctant hand. "Well, old man," said Barracombe, as Smith alighted; "they call me a It had just turned half-past twelve on Friday morning when Smith said In this aeroplane Smith and Rodier had made many a long expedition. The captain and his men took a long time over this business, and Smith For some time Smith followed the general course of the river, avoiding "Pardon, monsieur," said Smith, coming forward, and courteously "One moment, monsieur," said Smith; "we were driven out of our course Smith had stopped the engine when he turned, and the aeroplane, having safely come to earth, Smith left Rodier to attend to the engine "We''ll go and meet the gunboat, Roddy," said Smith, when the aeroplane "Don''t you think, Mr. Smith, you are going a little too far?" said the "Look-out reports, sir, another aeroplane was sighted behind Mr. Smith''s." id = 15723 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = The Rover Boys on Treasure Isle; Or, The Strange Cruise of the Steam Yacht date = keywords = Aleck; Bill; Cuffer; Dick; Fred; Hans; Merrick; Mr.; Rover; Sam; Sid; Songbird; Tom summary = "He went ahead, to get two good seats for us," answered Dick Rover. "Let us ask Jackson and make sure," said Sam, and led the way to the "Come on, I''ve got to see the end of this," said Tom, and led the way Arriving home, Sam and Tom told of the fun they had had and Dick fellows if we can," said Tom, and without delay the three Rover boys "It is Jack Ness," said Tom. The boys set up an answering shout, and soon a boat came up to the "So would I," added Sam and Tom. The idea of going on a treasure hunt "He''s coming," answered Sam. Just then Tom came into the dining room holding something in his hand "I hope you find Dick, and Tom and Sam," said Dora. Tom went down, and Dick and Sam came after him. id = 15795 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = The Rover Boys in Camp; or, The Rivals of Pine Island date = keywords = Baxter; Captain; Dick; Flapp; Jackson; Lew; Pender; Powell; Putnam; Rockley; Rover; Sam; Tom summary = "When Tom tells the truth it''s a fact every time, Hans," answered Sam, "I told you to take care, Tom," came from Sam, when the other boys had "Dick Rover can do every bit as well," said a cadet who overheard the "Lew Flapp and Dick Rover are going to try to beat each other at "Hullo, Tom''s got a new name for Flapp," said one of the boys. Dick Rover said but little on the subject, but he meant to win if he Lew Flapp came first, Dick Rover next, Larry Colby third, George "Now we''ll feel as if we deserve an outing," said Tom, and Sam and Dick About an hour after Lew Flapp and his cronies left camp, Dick Rover and "I am Dick Rover, and these are my brothers Tom and Sam. We belong to "We must get after Dick Rover," said Flapp, while smoking a id = 15904 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = The Rover Boys on the River; Or, The Search for the Missing Houseboat date = keywords = Baxter; Captain; Dan; Dick; Dora; Flapp; Lew; Nellie; Putnam; Rover; Sam; Tom summary = present this new Rover Boys story, which tells of the doings of Dick, "The Rover Boys in Camp," I related how Dick, Tom, and Sam returned to George Strong was sent to summon Dick, Tom, and Sam, and soon came up "Tell what you can about Lew Flapp," said Dick, and the boy did so. "It was Lew Flapp, just as I supposed," said Dick, when he heard the "Perhaps Mrs. Laning wants her girls at home now," said Dick, slowly. "I guess Dick thinks one of them is all right," said Tom, with a grin. "You''ve got to spell able first," answered Sam. The cemetery gained, Lew Flapp ran along one of the paths leading to Dick, Tom, and Sam went off to interview Captain Starr before "I am Dick Rover, and these are my brothers, Tom and Sam." "I--I think I''ll go back and get Dick Rover," said Dora. id = 16476 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = The Rover Boys on Land and Sea: The Crusoes of Seven Islands date = keywords = Baxter; Blossom; Captain; Dan; Dick; Dora; Jerry; Lesher; Rover; Sam; Tom summary = "Ditto here," came from Sam. At these words a look of bitter hatred crossed Dan Baxter''s face. "He''s the same old Baxter," said Tom, with a long sigh. "And to think that Dan Baxter should get them," said Tom. "He said he would get square, and I guess he has done it," returned Tom. But Dan Baxter had not gotten as far as they supposed. "We have seen the last of Dan Baxter," said Sam. But the youngest Rover was mistaken. Tom and Sam, took the wheel, while old Jerry and Dick inspected the "Dan Baxter!" came from Tom and Dick simultaneously. Tom, leaving Dick and old Jerry with Dora, Nellie, and Grace. "I want to know where Dick is?" said old Jerry stubbornly. "This news about Dick and old Jerry worries me," said Tom. "Dan Baxter, I think you know more than you care to tell," said Sam id = 17636 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = The Mystery at Putnam Hall: The School Chums'' Strange Discovery date = keywords = Andy; Captain; Coulter; Crabtree; Fred; Hall; Jack; Mr.; Pepper; Putnam; Reff; Ritter summary = his famous school, and how it was Jack Ruddy and Pepper Ditmore came to cadets had scattered far and wide, Jack and Pepper going for a cruise On the day that the horse was returned Jack, Pepper and Fred walked down "That''s for the slap in the face, Reff Ritter!" said Jack, in cold "Yes, sir," answered Jack, and looked the head of the school fairly and "I know what Pepper wants," said Andy. "Pepper, did you see my watch?" asked Jack, coming up to his chum. Pepper, Jack and Andy looked at each other. "I rather guess I know," answered Pepper, and looked around for Ritter "And I am pretty sure Ritter hit you, Jack," came from Andy. "That looked like Reff Ritter to me," cried Pepper. "You must come out with me," he said to Jack, Pepper and Andy, one Jack and Pepper watched Ritter closely and then looked id = 19016 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = Dave Porter at Star Ranch; Or, The Cowboy''s Secret date = keywords = Dave; Endicott; Jessie; Laura; Link; Merwell; Mr.; Nat; Phil; Porter; Roger; Sid; Todd summary = "Sure it is--best photo of a tiger I ever saw," said Dave, adding to the "The Endicotts want me to come out again," said Laura to Dave. "I don''t want Mr. Poole to think I ran away," answered Dave. "Now I''ll fix things," Dave and Phil heard the money-lender''s son "I''ll interview him," said Dave, and left the car, followed by Phil, "I think your horse is just as good as mine," said Dave to Roger. "Oh, we''ll eat what we shoot, Phil," said Dave, with a wink at Roger. "That is Hank Snogger, the fellow who left our place to work for Mr. Merwell," said Sid Todd, in a low voice. "You''ve got a cut on your cheek, Dave," said Phil, when the three boys "Say, Dave, that pony looks half-crazy," said Phil. "I want you to come with me," said Dave to Hank Snogger, after the boys id = 20053 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = The Rover Boys in the Air; Or, From College Campus to the Clouds date = keywords = Brill; Crabtree; Dartaway; Dick; Dora; Koswell; Marley; Mr.; Mrs.; Nellie; Rover; Sam; Sobber; Tom; boy summary = Dick and Tom had gotten out the flying machine and started up the engine "But you''ve got to let me and Sam run the machine," put in Tom. "Better let Captain Colby inspect it first," advised Sam. But Tom did not want to wait, and so he and his brother looked over the "Songbird is one of the best and smartest boys in the college, Mr. Sanderson," said Dick, bound to put in a good word for their chum. the _Dartaway_ as well as Dick, Tom took the machine up and Sam As soon as Dick, Tom and Sam could get time to do so, they sent a "Dick, let me run the machine over," said Sam, and the big brother "Sam, I guess Tom and I had better go on ahead," said Dick. "The Rover boys, Dick and Tom!" exclaimed another. The doings of Dick, Tom, and Sam Rover. id = 20618 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = The Boy Land Boomer; Or, Dick Arbuckle''s Adventures in Oklahoma date = keywords = Arbuckle; Brown; Dick; Elk; Indian; Jack; Nellie; Pawnee; Rasco; Tucker; Yellow; vorlange summary = Dick''s story was soon told, and Pawnee Brown at once agreed to go up to "Pumpkin, where is Dick Arbuckle?" questioned Pawnee Brown, leaping to No more was said as the scout, Dick and Rasco rode away down the trail bring me absolute proof that Pawnee Brown and Dick Arbuckle are dead "How much do you want, Dick?" and Pawnee Brown''s pocketbook came out Pawnee Brown not safe near big town," went on Yellow Elk. "You tell a good story, Dirty Nose." Pawnee Brown turned to Yellow Elk. And away went the trio, on the hunt for Yellow Elk, Pawnee Brown and others, and then away went Pawnee Brown and Rasco upon Yellow Elk''s After leaving Pawnee Brown, Jack Rasco followed the trail of his horse Pawnee Brown was on his way to the spot where he had left Dick. "Pawnee Brown!" cried Dick and Rasco together. "I know it." Pawnee Brown looked at Dick. id = 21344 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = The Young Bridge-Tender; or, Ralph Nelson''s Upward Struggle date = keywords = Horace; Kelsey; Martin; Mr.; Mrs.; Nelson; Paget; Percy; Ralph; Squire; Uriah; Westville summary = "There''s a sloop coming up Silver Lake, Ralph!" cried his mother, "Sixteen cents since you went away, Ralph," said Sanderson, as he handed "That Paget boy is a bad egg, I am afraid," said Mrs. Nelson, with a grave "I don''t believe Percy will do much," said Ralph, after a long pause. "What is it, mother?" cried Ralph, as Mrs. Nelson placed her basket on the "I mean what I say, Squire Paget," said the young bridge tender, following "A letter for Ralph Nelson," the man said, and handed it over. Ralph''s remaining time as bridge tender went swiftly by, and on the day set "I guess it looks black enough against Ralph Nelson now," said Uriah. "There is Ralph; I will let him in," said Mrs. Nelson, and she left the "That is Percy Paget, the son of the village squire," returned Ralph. id = 22996 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = The Rover Boys on Snowshoe Island; or, The Old Lumberman''s Treasure Box date = keywords = Barney; Colby; Colonel; Fred; Hall; Jack; Lemm; Nappy; Randy; Rover; Slugger; Stevenson; Uncle summary = will like Jack, Andy and Randy, and Fred as much as they did Dick, Tom, In the front group were Jack and his cousin Randy, while Fred and Andy "See, Jack Rover and his Cousin Randy and Dan Soppinger and Walt Baxter "Come on, Jack, we''ve got to help those girls!" cried Randy, and caught About the time Jack''s sister Martha was born, Tom and Nellie Rover came Rovers, and to that place Jack, Andy and Randy, and Fred had gone, as Before coming to Colby Hall Jack Rover had had a quarrel in New York Clearwater Hall and give them a ride," said Fred one day to Jack. "I think I know, Fred," was Jack''s reply; "and if I am right, get ready "Come on, boys, help the girls all you can!" came from Jack, as he When the cadets returned to Colby Hall, both Jack and Fred were in id = 23286 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = The Rover Boys Under Canvas; Or, The Mystery of the Wrecked Submarine date = keywords = Brown; Captain; Colby; Dale; Fred; Gabe; Gif; Glutts; Hall; Jack; Randy; Rover; Spouter; Werner summary = Before coming to Colby Hall, Jack Rover had had a quarrel in New York "I think the cry came from over yonder," said Jack, in answer to the time being, the Rovers decided to return to Colby Hall, knowing that "I''m certain fellows like Codfish wouldn''t want to go," remarked Fred. Since coming to Colby Hall the Rover boys had occupied four very "Of course I''ll come back all right, Martha," said Dick Rover "And you fellows can come along, if you want to," said Randy to his "Not by the way those two German-looking fellows talked," said Andy. a few, like Andy and Randy, wanted to continue the fun, but Jack and "You are right, Captain Rover," he said to Jack. By this time Gif was coming up, followed by Andy and Randy, while Jack By this time Andy and Randy had come up, and a short while later Jack id = 28654 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = Dave Porter and the Runaways; Or, Last Days at Oak Hall date = keywords = Ben; Buster; Dave; Hall; Haskers; Mr.; Nat; Oak; Phil; Poole; Porter; Roger; Sparr summary = "A wild man in the woods back of Oak Hall," answered Roger Morr, who "What has Shadow got to say about the wild man?" asked Phil Lawrence, "Dave, look out for Roger, he''s got his eye on Laura!" said Phil, Then he came back to Oak Hall, as told of in "Dave Porter''s Return to "Now, Phil, you know you said you''d like that seat," broke in Dave. "It''s Dave Porter, and Roger, and Phil!" said somebody else. "We told Doctor Clay that we would make up what we have missed, Mr. Haskers," answered Dave, in a gentle tone, for he knew how easy it "Yes, Mr. Haskers," said Dave, and Roger nodded his head. "See here, Nat, do you know this wild man?" asked Dave, abruptly. "That is queer," said Dave, to Roger and Phil, when he heard of this. "It looks like Phil," said Dave. id = 28861 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = Dave Porter in the Far North; Or, The Pluck of an American Schoolboy date = keywords = Dave; Granbury; Gus; Hall; Lapham; Merwell; Mr.; Nat; Phil; Plum; Poole; Porter; Roger; Shadow summary = As time went by Dave longed more than ever to meet his father and his "That''s right, Dave, don''t let him walk over you," added Roger. "Let go of me," said Dave, eyeing the man steadily. "We came from the train--it''s off the track," said Dave. "I know I shall learn faster than ever," said Dave to Roger. "I hope I get a letter from my uncle to-day," said Dave to Roger. "I think Shadow is right," said Dave. When Link Merwell went down again Dave looked at Nat Poole, thinking "That lets you and me out," said Dave to Gus Plum. "One of them looked like Nat Poole to me," answered Dave. "What Dave says is true, Jasniff," said Roger. "Not the slightest," answered Dave, and Roger said the same. "Good for you, Roger!" said Dave. "Most likely the others went down, too," said Dave. been said to Dave and Roger. "Look," said Dave. id = 29859 author = Stratemeyer, Edward title = Dave Porter At Bear Camp; Or, The Wild Man of Mirror Lake date = keywords = Basswood; Ben; Dave; Jessie; Laura; Link; Merwell; Mr.; Phil; Porter; Roger; Wadsworth summary = "Maybe Phil doesn''t care to explain," broke in Dave Porter, quickly. "Oh, I think I know to what you refer, Phil," cried Dave, quickly. "Father thinks something of doing that, Dave, but it looks like rather a been made up, including Phil, Dave, Roger, and Shadow, and also Ben "We''ll have the best time ever, Jessie," said Dave, in talking the "Dave, do you know that Laura and Ben are sitting right behind us?" "I didn''t know that you knew Merwell," said Dave, turning to Ward "Better take my advice, and drop Link Merwell," said Dave, as the young "By this time to-morrow night we ought to be at Bear Camp," said Dave, "I guess he wants us to come back and help pull him out," answered Dave, "Dave, don''t you think we ought to be going?" questioned Jessie. "Yes, but Dave looks like Dunston Porter, too," came quickly from Ben. id = 22407 author = Stuart, Florence Partello title = The Adventures of Piang the Moro Jungle Boy A Book for Young and Old date = keywords = Allah; Bal; Dato; Ganassi; General; Kali; Lewis; Moros; Pandapatan; Papita; Piang; Sabah; Sicto; boy; jungle; man; tree summary = Gracefully the little slave-girl eluded Piang and Sicto 149 "Piang," said Kali, "the time has come for you to prove that you are Piang fought past the islands, reached the shore, turned his banco Suddenly the monkey jumped into the tree, and Piang followed it with Sicto passed beneath the tree, Piang''s bow slipped and fell to the wicked people waited there for Judgment Day. Piang scanned the precipitous cliffs, the impenetrable jungle, in Ganassi would be with the real charm boy, and was not Piang sure of Sicto had started to follow Piang, but just as he came "So, my little pet, you have frightened Piang, the charm boy! and gone, that Piang is charm boy of Kali Pandapatan''s people forever." Piang!" How they loved their wise little charm boy! startled the little creatures into watchfulness, but Piang came upon have no fear; he can come no more with Piang, the charm boy, prepared id = 14772 author = Swainson, Frederick title = Acton''s Feud: A Public School Story date = keywords = Acton; Amory; Biffen; Bourne; Corker; Cotton; Dick; Grim; Gus; Jack; Jim; Mr.; Phil; Raffles; Rogers; St.; Todd; Wilson; Worcester summary = form, so he said sharply to Acton, though quietly, "Play the game, sir! "It''s awfully brickish of you, Worcester," said Acton, as Grim was heard Acton''s turn--so said the school would come later, though Worcester flew across to Acton''s room, and said, "Bourne has offered me "Biffen," said good old Corker, audibly, "your house is fortunate in "I say, Bourne," said Acton, turning to Jack, "ever heard of the Alabama "The fact is, Jack," said Acton, "young Hill has arranged for me to have "Don''t let Raffles bore you, young ''un," said Acton to Bourne one day as "Can any one tell me what he wants with Acton?" said Grim. "Here''s old Bourne gone and sacked Acton," said Grim. "Jack," said Acton, "I must see the business through myself. Half an hour afterwards Jack said, almost cheerfully, for Acton had "Jack," said Acton, "good night! Jack Senior said, "This is just like you, Acton. id = 18742 author = Tabor, Alta title = Willie Mouse date = keywords = illustration summary = Chicago Akron, Ohio New York Willie Mouse had often heard his Ma and Pa say that the moon was made "Oh!" said Willie, "I''m going to find the moon; it''s made of green "I don''t believe it''s made of green cheese at all," said Mr. Woodmouse, but Willie wouldn''t listen to him and went on his way. "Well," said Willie, "why should it be made of green cheese if you Willie said "Good-bye" to Mrs. Mole. Looking up Willie Mouse saw two big eyes gleaming in the dark. belonged to Mrs. Owl, and as Willie was only a little mouse he didn''t "Please, Mrs. Owl," said he, "how can I get to the moon?" "This is the way to the moon," she said, and she When Willie Mouse saw all the owlets with their beaks gaping open he ask him if the moon were really made of green cheese, but all of a id = 23465 author = Taggart, Mabel G. title = The Story of the Three Goblins date = keywords = Cap summary = Rowley came every year to see the little goblins, and told them stories The name of the goblins'' father was Old Black-Cap. He was King of the Mountain. At last, one day Old Black-Cap called the three goblins and said to Red-Cap, Blue-Cap and Yellow-Cap said good-bye to their father and the white thing rolled away down the mountain with poor little Red-Cap Now little Red-Cap was a brave goblin, but he was rather frightened when and brothers and the Red Feather, and soon Blue-Cap and Yellow-Cap came Soon they came to a big dark forest, and after they had gone a little "You have a long way to go yet," said the rabbit; "the cave is on an Red-Cap cried out that he saw something yellow in the dark shadow of a Red Feather at him, and said, "I wish you to become a snail!" and Tom id = 19951 author = Taylor, Edward C. title = Ted Strong in Montana Or, With Lariat and Spur date = keywords = Barrows; Bear; Ben; Bird; Bud; CHAPTER; Carl; Caruthers; Croffut; Farnsworth; Hallie; Indians; Kit; Mowbray; Stella; Strong; Sultan; Ted; Woofer summary = Indians," said Ted, dismounting and going into the house. "Where are Bud and Stella?" asked Ted, running his eye over the party. "I mean this," said Ted, looking at the old man severely. "Yes. As we started away from the ranch house I heard Bud say to Stella, outlaw Indians, and the members of the Whipple gang," said Ted. As they were looking they saw a young woman, dressed as cowgirl, and "But look at Major Caruthers," said Stella, pulling Ted by the sleeve. said Ted. Then, with a look at Stella, which seemed to ask her "Come away from there, Stella," said Ted. "That is all I want to know," said Ted, trying to make the man more "Come on, Ted, be a good fellow," said Stella, with a laugh. Ted glanced at Stella, and saw a look in her eyes which plainly said: id = 15801 author = Tomlinson, Everett T. (Everett Titsworth) title = Winning His "W": A Story of Freshman Year at College date = keywords = Foster; Greek; Hawley; John; Mott; Mr.; Peter; Phelps; Schenck; Splinter; Wagner; Winthrop; come; good summary = room for one more, you know." Foster spoke pleasantly and Peter John was "I''d like to know who''s to be my room-mate," he said as all three turned "Come on in, fellows," urged Peter John, opening the door as he spoke, "Obliged to you, fellows," said Hawley, as Will Phelps and Foster about to question him, when Peter John himself said, "Come over to my said to his room-mate: "Foster, I agreed to go over to Peter John''s room The boys in the room laughed good-naturedly and one of them said, Foster Bennett, and Peter John and his room-mate to look after the "I can''t see what you fellows are laughing at," said Peter John soberly. broke up and the boys were returning to their rooms Mott and Peter John "Have the time of your young life on Saturday, Phelps," said Mott his room and Foster said, "Will, I''ll look after this fellow if you''ll id = 23353 author = Tourtel, Mary title = A Horse Book date = keywords = horse; illustration summary = A Horse Book A Horse Book A Horse Book The horse, like us, must go to school too silly or too careless to see how willingly the horse is working. A horse''s great red-letter days With horses, hounds and fox for place, call instinct, the horse found his way to a spring, although it was many Thus both man and horse were able to quench their thirst, It is a thing some horses do Although the horses are so big, they are very gentle, and allow the But just as keen each hound and horse. When the horse prances on two feet Is a good rider, you must know. Finally the rider leaves the horse to himself to find a The horses come off second best. The Bus horse does not work all day, companions that when the horse was taken abroad to run in some races for This horse''s working days are o''er. id = 20112 author = Towne, Ellis title = Lill''s Travels in Santa Claus Land And Other Stories date = keywords = Claus; Flaxie; Mr.; Ninny; Roxy summary = after I had walked a little way, I came to a high wall--built right up "After I had rested a little while, he said if I liked I might go with "Luie," said Kathie, gravely, "we mustn''t call Winnie wicked till we ask "She _is!_" said Mr. Goodhue, stopping, and looking down into the little The little girls looked up into his face searchingly. crisp as only the sun-bonnets of dear little country school-girls ever "But you wasn''t good to me to-day," said Winnie, thoughtfully. "Good little girls don''t run away bare-headed, Miss Frizzle! thought little Roxy fully as old-fashioned as her name. Roxy''s mother spun the flax and tow into thread upon funny little little Roxy was Mrs. Reub Markham''s next neighbor, and it was "Why, Mrs. Gildersleeve''s little girl was in here this morning, and said Through the open school-house door, little Roxy id = 19539 author = Tracy, Louis title = The Stowaway Girl date = keywords = Andromeda; Benavides; Brazil; Bulmer; Captain; Carmela; Coke; Corria; David; Dickey; Dom; English; Fernando; Hozier; Iris; Marcel; Miss; Mr.; Noronha; Pernambuco; Philip; President; San; Sylva; Verity; Watts; Yorke; brazilian; man summary = "You are Mr. Hozier, I suppose?" said Iris, gazing with frank brown hour on board ship, and Hozier told the man sharply to go to his bunk "Wot''s up?" demanded Coke, who was fully dressed, though Hozier thought "Mr. Hozier said something like that," put in Iris mischievously. reach the tanks," said Hozier, who fancied that Coke''s attack on the "You must take up this swine," said Coke to Hozier, dragging Watts to "No," said Hozier, rather curtly, turning to ascertain how Iris had "I am sure our friend did not mean that," said Hozier, looking squarely the ex-President himself followed, with San Benavides, Coke, and Hozier "You must modify your instructions, Captain Coke," said Iris with quiet Captain Coke, and every officer and man of your ship, and her owners, no new ship for me w''en Dickey Bulmer cocks ''is eye at Hozier. "I wish you all good fortune, Dom Corria," said Iris. id = 17666 author = Trent, Martha title = Lucia Rudini: Somewhere in Italy date = keywords = Beppi; Captain; Cellino; Garibaldi; Lucia; Maria; Nana; Roderigo; italian summary = "Good day, Señorina," he said smiling, as Lucia paused in the grateful "No, he looks quite cross," Lucia replied in a voice loud enough to be "Right away," Lucia promised, and hurried off to shut up her goats in looking path Lucia followed, picking her way carefully for fear of Ask any of our soldiers," Lucia said. "Come!" Lucia exclaimed, catching Maria''s hand. The soldiers looked up and called out gayly at sight of Lucia. "I saw the soldiers go away," Beppi said, pushing her face from him as Lucia looked down it, and could hardly believe her eyes; for there, far Lucia saw the men below her stop and look up. Maria paused, and Lucia looked into her eyes. "Tell me about that ''only'' Lucia," the Captain said gently. Lucia looked into the smiling eyes incredulously, "You, a soldier!" "Come over by Roderigo''s bed," Lucia said, "we have only a little time id = 19999 author = Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend) title = The Drummer Boy date = keywords = Atwater; Captain; Edney; Egglestone; Ellis; Frank; Gray; Harris; Helen; Jack; John; Manly; Mr.; Mrs.; Seth; Sinjin; Tucket; Willie; Winch; boy summary = "Very likely," said Frank, who had learned that the beat way to treat a "You look like Sinbad''s Old Man of the Sea!" exclaimed Frank. "If we live, we shall be men, and old men, too, some day," said Frank, "Now, my boy," said he one day, after Frank had been practising "O, mother!" said Frank, "you _must_ see our drum-major, old Mr. Sinjin--my teacher, you know. "He takes every thing that way," said Frank; "but you can''t tell much by "It was a North Carolina drummer boy that shot him," said Frank. "A drummer boy may be as brave as any body," said Frank, keeping his "Frank likes any thing that has a drum in it," said John Winch, "Let Frank," said Harris; "for he knows the man." "Then I heard the gun," said Jack, "and I was afraid either Seth or Frank id = 28680 author = Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend) title = The Young Surveyor; Or, Jack on the Prairies date = keywords = Betterson; Caroline; Cecie; Chokie; Jack; Link; Lion; Lord; Mr.; Mrs.; Peakslow; Rufe; Snowfoot; Vinnie; Wad; Wiggett; Zeph summary = "A little young venison will do Cecie so much good!" said Mrs. Betterson. "Vinnie is pretty tired," said Jack, "and I think a little music will "I''ll bring you evidence," said Jack, turning away in no little Meanwhile Jack had gone straight to the said kitchen,--much to Mrs. Betterson''s dismay,--and found Vinnie in a neat brown dress, with apron "I think I may have to," said Jack; "for my horse hasn''t come back from "Glad to have ye," said Wad. They walked a little way along the road toward Peakslow''s house, then "You boys can do a good deal of the work yourselves," said Jack. "Mr. Betterson," said Jack, "Peakslow thinks I have gone home, and he but that horse never will come!" said Jack. come, boys!" said Jack, and started to follow Mr. Betterson, without more words. off with it; that''s what Jack thinks," said Rufe. id = 17892 author = Turpin, Edna Henry Lee title = Honey-Sweet date = keywords = Anne; Callahan; Christmas; Collins; Dorcas; Drayton; Dunlop; Farlow; Honey; Lewis; Mademoiselle; Margery; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Patterson; Peggy; Sweet summary = "Let''s you and I sit down in this quiet corner, Anne," said Miss "She''s to be a comfort baby for a troubled little mother," said Mrs. Patterson to herself. o''clock, Mrs. Patterson insisted on undressing Anne, while Miss Drayton "I''d like to name her for you," Anne said, looking at Mrs. Patterson. while Miss Drayton and Mrs. Patterson read or talked together, Anne Aren''t we going to Nantes?" asked Anne, when Miss Drayton informed One afternoon early in the new year, Mrs. Patterson and Miss Drayton came for the promised interview with "There''s Anne, father," said Pat, looking toward the little figure "You come on and tell me a story," said Dunlop, seizing Anne''s hand. "I''d better send you home, Anne," said Miss Margery, with a little sigh, When Miss Margery rose to go, Anne hesitated a minute, then said, "Mrs. Callahan, if I let Honey-Sweet stay here to-night with Lois, can you id = 19140 author = Tytler, Sarah title = Girlhood and Womanhood The Story of some Fortunes and Misfortunes date = keywords = Betty; Bourhope; Carnegie; Chrissy; Clary; Corrie; Crawfurd; Dulcie; Fiddy; Garret; Gervase; God; Harry; Hector; Jardine; Joanna; Lady; Leslie; Lilias; Locke; Master; Miss; Mistress; Mr.; Mrs.; Norgate; Otter; Polly; Rowland; Sam; Sandys; Spottiswoode; Staneholme; West; Winnington summary = scarcely got time to wonder how Harry Jardine and her sisters would look Mrs. Maxwell took it into her head to lay hands on Joanna, And Joanna had a little regret that Mr. Jardine should, like most men, rosy little girls brought into the town for a day and a night''s shopping them; even with a good woman like Mistress Betty it required all her Cowper, not yet Madam, but any day she liked Mistress Dulcie? Fine girls like Clary and Dulcie, especially an penniless, cheery, quick little girl like Dulcie; and where he could not affliction reached Sam''s ears, living in a little place like Redwater at Clary a fine woman, though a little lofty, and Sam a good fellow, an "A fine man, like the master, but frank and light of heart until believed that there was some good left in him, and liked him a little id = 14543 author = Unknown title = False Friends, and The Sailor''s Resolve date = keywords = Grange; Johnny; Jonas; Philip summary = [Illustration: LADY GRANGE READING TO HER SON. "Philip, your conduct has distressed me exceedingly," said Lady Grange, "Well, mother, I did not mean to vex you," said Philip, who was rather Lady Grange pressed her hand over her eyes, and a sigh, a very heavy "I shall not appear at the table," said Lady Grange, drawing herself up "But, Philip," said the lady earnestly again laying her cold hand on his "Friends!" faintly echoed Lady Grange, as she saw the door close behind My reader shall have the privilege of looking over Sir Gilbert''s The old sailor Jonas sat before the fire with his pipe in his mouth, weathered this day, old friend," said he; "we''ll be on the look out Jonas heard every word that passed between Johnny and Alie almost as of Johnny when he perceived that the book whose pages Jonas was turning "Perhaps he will not look at that picture," reflected Johnny. id = 20017 author = Unknown title = Pages for Laughing Eyes date = keywords = Josie; child; illustration; little summary = I must tell you what happened to my little girl, for we all thought it No words can tell how happy my Josie has been with the little friend God hearing to look at him, he made a little bow and took off his hat very One day lit-tle Jam-ie went with some friends to see some mov-ing The school chil-dren thought up what they would like to be. Hard-ing a dark-eyed, black hair-ed boy said he thought he could get to make cake this morn-ing and I shall want four or five," said Mrs. Brown to her lit-tle daugh-ter, An-nie, who had been help-ing her Hunt-ing for hen''s eggs was great fun for the chil-dren at Brown Farm. So on through the morn-ing the lit-tle girl found man-y a use-ful and "I thought you''d like this little playmate, sister, you seem to be alone id = 20575 author = Unknown title = My Dog Tray date = keywords = Alphabet; Nursery; Tray summary = Good old dog Tray was always seen, Leaving his little orphan child Without a friend--save poor dog Tray. She dressed poor little Nell in rags, Poor Nelly''s nightly tears were shed. She hunted the poor dog about, The porter then put poor Tray out, Poor Nelly in her dismal loft, She gave poor Nell a cruel blow, But Nelly pushed her friend away. Tray at his little mistress looks, A child, too--speak, poor little one, What has become of old dog Tray, "The dog has saved poor Nelly''s life, Meant for poor Nelly to provide. While at her growled the old dog Tray. To keep his little, helpless child, No more will little Nelly stay By being a merry little friend. Nelly and Tray delighted run, As friend and guard, MY OLD DOG TRAY." Nursery Rhyme Alphabet AUNT LOUISA''S LONDON TOY-BOOKS. AUNT LOUISA''S LONDON TOY-BOOKS. The Little Sportsman''s Alphabet id = 23290 author = Unknown title = The Dogs'' Dinner Party date = keywords = Mr. summary = Kronheim & Co., London. the lady; both were well-bred, handsome, and fond of good company. day in the library, dozing in his arm-chair after dinner, when Mrs. B. read the names of Mr. Tan-Terrier, Mr. Fox-Hound, Mr. Dane, Mr. Mastiff, Mr. Beagle, Mr. Poodle, Mr. Barker--Mr. Bull-Dog concluding "Mr. Bull-Dog!" cried Mrs. B., looking vexed, "why do you ask after Mrs. Blenheim''s health, he accepted the invitation. Mr. Barker lived in a snug little house, in a farmyard, where he had When Pug, the Page, reached the dwelling-place of Mr. Bull-Dog, he Mr. Bull-Dog snarled a little at being At last the day of the grand dinner-party arrived, and the guests all Mr. Bull-Dog was, however, missing from among the guests after a time; As Mr. Bull-Dog had lost his pipe in the street, he thought he would THE DOGS'' DINNER PARTY THE DOGS'' DINNER PARTY THE DOGS'' DINNER PARTY id = 23311 author = Unknown title = Beauty and the Beast date = keywords = Beast; Beauty summary = "a single one to please his daughter Beauty." On this, the beast said morning, the Beast sent him home upon a beautiful horse. return to the Beast _himself_, after embracing his children) tried to Beast''s palace, much to the secret joy of the envious sisters. giving Beauty so kind a look as he went out, that she felt quite then, dear Beauty?" said the poor Beast, with a look of such eager [Illustration: Beauty takes her Fathers place.] me." The Beast then bade her good-night, with a sad voice, and went away heart, Beauty will soon return," but nothing seemed to comfort him, and Beauty felt very badly when she saw how much the poor Beast suffered. For a long time Beauty was happy with her father and sisters; but she tenderly of the poor Beast, alone in his palace; and as the two months poor Beast!" she said, "_I_ am the cause of this. id = 28508 author = Unknown title = The Comical Creatures from Wurtemberg Second Edition date = keywords = Bellin; King; Marten; Miss; Mr.; Reynard; Weasel; illustration summary = The story of "Reynard the Fox" is told briefly in the words of an old the good young doctor came, he found Miss Weasel lying on "Nay, dear cousin," said the fox, "let us take the day As soon as it was bruited in the court that Reynard the Fox King said that he had never heard of such a place, Reynard Then said the fox, "My sovereign Lord the King, what say you The King said, "Yes, Reynard, and I beseech thee excuse my This said, Bellin took leave of the fox and went toward the which is of great violence which Reynard the Fox would Then spake Reynard to the King, and said, "Alas, my Then Reynard told the King and Queen of the great value of Then said the King, "Reynard, you say well, nor know I any the King bade him stand up, and said to him, "Reynard, you id = 28687 author = Unknown title = The Only True Mother Goose Melodies Without Addition or Abridgement date = keywords = Goose; Johnny; Robin; come; illustration; little summary = Goose--we two great poets were born together, and we shall go out of the now form part of the "Mother Goose''s Melodies" of the present day. Little boy blue, come blow your horn, And one for the little boy that lives in the lane. Says little Robin Redbreast-Little Robin Redbreast jumped upon a spade, Little Robin chirped and sung, and what did pussy say? Pussy-Cat said Mew, mew mew,--and Robin flew away. When I was a little boy, I washed my mammy''s dishes, You shall feed on cherry-pie and drink new currant wine, The little black dog ran round the house, Then comes in the little dog, And he shall have little dog There was a little man, There was a little boy went into a barn, And the little boy ran away. Johnny shall have but a penny a day, When I was a little boy, my mother kept me in, id = 16770 author = Upton, Bertha title = The Adventure of Two Dutch Dolls and a ''Golliwogg'' date = keywords = Sarah; illustration summary = Dear Sarah Jane Dear Sarah Jane Poor Sarah Jane did mount; Sarah looked well in blue; Said Peggy--"After work so hard, Then simple Sarah Jane climbed up A wooden crutch poor Peggy finds Fast running like the wind. "Just one leap more!" cries Sarah Jane, Begs them to feel no fear. Cries Sarah Jane; The simple Sarah Jane; Old Peg'', who planned Our naughty Peg'' enjoys the scene, Laughs long with fiendish glee; Soon Sarah''s heart new courage takes, To help her pay bad Peggy back Peg''s pious face and peaceful pose ''Twas Peggy''s fault the whole way through; Soon helped the girl to smile. Suggests they run away. No fear has Peg, The "Golliwogg" with flying hair, At "Golliwogg''s" kind face. Of Sarah Jane Of Sarah Jane Of Sarah Jane If girls will play with boys, ''Twas due to Sarah Jane. And skating longed to try; With jolly laughing eye, id = 20280 author = Vachell, Horace Annesley title = The Hill: A Romance of Friendship date = keywords = Beaumont; Caesar; Caterpillar; Demon; Desmond; Duffer; Eton; Fluff; Greene; Harrow; Head; Hill; House; John; Jonathan; Lawrence; Lovell; Manor; Master; Rutford; Scaife; School; Verney; Warde summary = friendship as John Verney entertained for Henry Desmond; and few boys, "Good night, sir," said all the boys, save John and Scaife. Scaife moved away, and John could hear him say to another boy, in an "I want Scaife," said John. "Yes," said John; then he added, "Any decent boy or man would." John wondered what Scaife had said to the Fifth. "Where''s Scaife?" said John. After this, John saw but little of Desmond; and Scaife hardly spoke to Presently, to John''s relief, Desmond left the Scaifes and joined the Desmond told Scaife that he could not understand why John had bottled the Manor; Scaife and Desmond and John--but not the Caterpillar--had "John Verney will tell you all about it," said Mr. Desmond, glancing That evening John told Caesar what Warde had said to him, and then Warde told John that Caesar Desmond might have stuck in the First id = 23195 author = Vaders, Henrietta title = Wikkey A Scrap date = keywords = Evans; Lawrence; Mrs.; Reginald; Wikkey summary = Lawrence stopped this time and looked curiously at the boy, at the odd, "Poor lad!" Lawrence said again, looking at the thin skeleton frame, And starting upward with wild startled eyes the boy saw Lawrence Granby. "Wikkey, poor little chap, how bad you are," said Lawrence, looking Wikkey''s beseeching eyes rose up before Lawrence, and he stammered out "Wikkey, you mustn''t talk like that!" while the curate laughed and said: how the boy''s eyes were scarcely ever moved from Lawrence''s face. Lawrence went back to Wikkey, and leant his back against the "Wikkey," said Lawrence again, after a silence, "what made you take a "Look here, Wikkey, you said you would "Did He live in London?" Wikkey asked, as Lawrence took up the old Book "I shouldn''t think it would," said Lawrence, looking at his cousin''s So Wikkey passed away, and Lawrence went back to his work, ever id = 21099 author = Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs. title = More About Peggy date = keywords = Arthur; Asplin; CHAPTER; Darcy; Esther; Eunice; Hector; Hedge; Mariquita; Mellicent; Miss; Mrs; Peggy; Rob; Rollo; Rosalind; Saville; dear; like; little; look; time summary = home like a good little girl, and wheel my mammie in a Bath chair. spoil your life for my own benefit, Peggy; but when the times comes, and two slim daughters, looking more like fashion-plates than Peggy was not in the least likely that Rob would disappoint Peggy Saville. "I should like to come here every day," said Mellicent softly, "every wretched little body?" Peggy stood still and faced her companion with Peggy looked at her friend, and her eyes twinkled. "Partners!" said Rob softly; and Peggy stared fixedly across the room, and her eyes looked into Peggy''s with a meaning glance. Mellicent and Eunice sat on Peggy''s bed, while that young person "Just my sentiments!" cried Peggy; but when in due time Rob escorted her time in these last few weeks, Peggy, I''ve thanked my old father for the "Look in her face and see!" said Peggy shortly. id = 21101 author = Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs. title = Pixie O''Shaughnessy date = keywords = Bridgie; CHAPTER; Castle; Esmeralda; Hilliard; Jack; Joan; Kate; Lottie; Mademoiselle; Major; Margaret; Miss; O''Shaughnessy; Pat; Phipps; Pixie; come; irish summary = Pixie cast an agonised glance round the table, caught Bridgie''s eye, and "Pixie darling," said Bridgie nervously, "I think we must go back to the "I wouldn''t tell stories like that if I were you, Pixie," said the head "Which is the nicest girl in the school?" Pixie asked, going at once to sharp eyes that Miss Phipps''s leniency would some day come to an end, "Thank you, Pixie O''Shaughnessy; you are a kind little girl. "Pixie, Kate tells me you were in Lottie''s room before you came down. girl in the school than in dear, loving, kind-hearted Irish Pixie. "You may go to your room, Pixie," said Miss Phipps coldly. "Pixie, come here!" cried Miss Phipps; and when the girl approached she Pixie says, and what Bridgie is like, and the boys, and ''the Major,'' and to let her pass, and she says he smiles with his eyes, just like Pixie! id = 21102 author = Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs. title = Tom and Some Other Girls: A Public School Story date = keywords = Bruce; CHAPTER; Chase; Chester; Dorothy; Ella; Everett; Evie; Harold; Head; Hurst; Kathleen; Miss; Mrs; Rhoda; Thomasina; Tom; girl; good; like; look summary = proud of her; but her eyes are so taken up admiring Miss Rhoda Chester "And a good--" Harold checked himself and said cheerily: "Rhoda won''t Father, mother, and brother looked at Rhoda, and felt a pardonable pride Rhoda turned and bent her tall young head to her little mother, but "It is like looking at animals in a cage," said Rhoda to herself, and theatricals--and Miss Bruce likes the girls to look bonnie and festive. be a new girl; take Rhoda and Dorothy round the grounds, and show them Rhoda looked across the room with smarting, tear-filled eyes. "Look here, Rhoda Chester, say what you like about us, but leave "I want Miss Everett!" sighed Rhoda plaintively, and Tom gave a grunt of delightfully like a girl that Rhoda took heart of grace, and enquired:-"You look like it!" said Rhoda shortly, noting with sharp eyes the She doesn''t look very much like a school-girl id = 21118 author = Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs. title = Etheldreda the Ready: A School Story date = keywords = CHAPTER; Drake; Dreda; Etheldreda; Gurth; Guy; Mary; Maud; Miss; Mrs; Nancy; Norah; Rawdon; Rowena; Saxon; Seton; Susan summary = Rowena turned her head to look round the carriage with a gently tolerant times better than his word, whereas Dreda could hold forth as eloquently "Father thought I had better have a little talk with you, dear girls, grown-up people who, like mother, had had a good time in their own Dreda and Susan looked at each other across the table in silence. round the front teeth; her long, Eastern-looking eyes met Dreda''s amusement passed like a flash, and when Dreda in ordinary dress reentered the drawing-room at the head of her troupe, she was everywhere "I shake in my shoes at the very sight of Dreda Saxon!" said Norah West "Really, Dreda!" cried Rowena in her turn. "Miss Dreda, if your sister didn''t tell you herself, do you think I I saw so very little of Miss Dreda before she went off to school that I id = 21121 author = Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs. title = A Houseful of Girls date = keywords = Agatha; CHAPTER; Chrissie; Christabel; Elsie; Gervase; Grange; Jim; Kitty; Lilias; Maitland; Maud; Miss; Mrs; Nan; Ned; Rendell; Talbot; Vanburgh; look; work summary = enjoying myself so much, and saying that I thought Thackeray much overrated, when mother came up and said, ''Time for bed, Chickie! "You are getting too old to eat sweets, Nan," said Lilias severely. Mrs Rendell smiled, and laid a gentle hand on the girl''s cheek. Lilias and Nan were away at school at that time, but Maud had Nan''s groan of dismay brought Ned Talbot''s head round in inquiry. return, I should very much like to come." He looked inquiringly at Maud I think the time has come for plain speaking, Maud. They were disappointed, however, for Lilias did not leave the drawingroom, and only Mrs Rendell accompanied the young man to the door. turn would come; and all day long the mother''s mind was busy weaving private engagement between Lilias and Ned Talbot for a year to come, "He thought I was Lilias!" said Nan, glancing at Gervase with laughing id = 21122 author = Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs. title = More about Pixie date = keywords = Aunt; Bridgie; CHAPTER; Captain; Christmas; Esmeralda; Geoffrey; Jack; Mamzelle; Margaret; Miss; Mrs; Munns; O''Shaughnessy; Paris; Pixie; Sylvia; Trevor; Wallace; Whitey; french; look summary = Sylvia was now able to sit up and work and read; head and eyes had come but my trouble came to me in a different way, Sylvia, and my time of carried in time for tea, and Bridgie was sitting beside her, looking Now it was Bridgie''s turn to look blank, and Sylvia''s to question Bridgie looked across the room, and met Jack''s eyes concerned," said Sylvia regretfully, and Esmeralda looked at her with "Jack is pleased that I am going away!" she said to Bridgie as the two Bridgie looked vaguely round the room, turned out the contents of her Two days after Sylvia''s return home, Pixie took the tinted photograph Bridgie looked charming in all, her small head and cloud-like hair dear, go to Sylvia in the dining-room and take the little girl with you. Bridgie sighed and looked across the room to where Jack sat. id = 29483 author = Van Dresser, Jasmine Stone title = The Little Brown Hen Hears the Song of the Nightingale & The Golden Harvest date = keywords = little; tree summary = The Little Brown Hen Hears the Song of the Nightingale "Ah!" thought the little brown hen, "if learning the gander''s language "Indeed, you need not bother about honking," cried the little brown hen, The first thing they all did was to take after the little brown hen. "Oh!" said the wise little hen, "I learned it by listening to the thing they knew each one heard the same song as the little brown hen, The Little Apple Tree Bears a Golden Harvest IN A thriving apple orchard full of trees richly laden with fruit, stood one hardy little tree whose apples remained small and green and hard. The little tree wondered why her fruit was so small, when that on the little tree sheltered our eggs from storm and sun, and hid them so "Yonder under the little tree with green apples," cried one. And now, though the little tree had not noticed that her apples had id = 16134 author = Van Dyke, Henry title = The First Christmas Tree: A Story of the Forest date = keywords = God; Gregor; Thor; Winfried; man; tree summary = dark altars of heaven gods, and weird, bloody sacrifices, and So Winfried took the book and closed it, clasping the boy''s hand "A child in years," replied Winfried, "but a man in spirit. snow flew from the bending branches, Winfried turned and spoke to the thunder-oak of Geismar to worship their god, Thor. "Here," cried Winfried, as his eyes flashed and his hand lifted Christ shall break the hammer of the false god Thor." Then Winfried''s voice rang out, "Hail, ye sons of the forest! Thor, the god of thunder and war, to whom this oak is sacred, is dew that shall send new life into this holy tree of blood. "Tree-god!" cried Winfried, "art thou angry? "Tree-god!" answered Gregor, "art thou mighty? Then the great wonder of Winfried''s life came to "And here," said he, as his eyes fell on a young fir-tree, id = 16291 author = Van Dyke, Henry title = The Story of the Other Wise Man date = keywords = Artaban; Bethlehem; God; King; Wise; light; man summary = Besides, after a time you come to feel like a soldier who has been long many times why I made the Fourth Wise Man tell a lie, in the cottage at Though the story of the Fourth Wise Man came to me suddenly and without "You have come to-night," said he, looking around the circle, "at my "while I tell you of the new light and truth that have come to me But Artaban turned to Abgarus with a glow on his face, and said: pilgrimage day and night, and I shall know the end of thy quest. So I saw the other wise man again and again, travelling from place to I heard the end of the story of the Other Wise Man. A PEARL OF GREAT PRICE Three-and-thirty years of the life of Artaban had passed away, and he A calm radiance of wonder and joy lighted the pale face of Artaban like id = 19608 author = Van Dyke, Henry title = The Story of the Other Wise Man date = keywords = Artaban; God; King; Magi; illustration; man summary = "You have come to-night," said he, looking around the circle, "at my "Hear me, then, my father and my friends," said Artaban, very quietly, "while I tell you of the new light and truth that have come to me But Artaban turned to Abgarus with a glow on his face, and said: pilgrimage day and night, and I shall know the end of thy quest. "I do not know how this shall come to pass, nor how the turbulent kings So I saw the other wise man again and again, travelling from place to I heard the end of the story of the Other Wise Man. A PEARL OF GREAT PRICE Three-and-thirty years of the life of Artaban had passed away, and he A calm radiance of wonder and joy lighted the pale face of Artaban like [Illustration "The Other Wise Man had found the King."] id = 16123 author = Various title = St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, No. 08, June 1878 Scribner''s Illustrated date = keywords = Bab; Ben; Bob; Dab; Dabney; Dick; Greta; Ham; Kinzer; Lita; Mr.; Mrs.; NICHOLAS; Sarah; Thorny; illustration; little summary = great long wide thing on my hair?" Little brother said "Scat!" and "I''d like to know what you''d say about it," said Dick, warmly. "Milk the cow," said Mat. Boys and girls clapped their hands with enthusiasm, and cried "Let me try," said Kit. Dick gave way, and Kit pulled and squeezed and tugged and twisted, There came a comical look into Bob''s face, but he said nothing. "Any boys?" said Pipsy and Nipsy, looking at each other. emotions, Ben walked away, looking as grim as a small boy could. wonder if Sanch got home now before we did," said Ben, cheering a little, Ben, and be sure before we set out," said Miss Celia, ready "Like the fellow that brought the good news from Ghent to Aix," said "My goodness!" said Greta, turning her head back as far as she could, "Naughty boys to run away!" said little Minchen. id = 16171 author = Various title = Our Boys Entertaining Stories by Popular Authors date = keywords = Arthur; Christmas; Heath; Jim; Joe; Monks; Peter; Prince; Stumps; boy; british; horse; illustration; little; look; man; tell summary = evergreen, and always at all times of the year, a little Christmas "WANTED--By the Christmas Monks, two _good_ boys to assist in garden When the examination day came all the boys from far and near, with time he could not help being glad to see his dear little sister. around, opening their mouths just like the little boys around the So the father took away Peter''s little sister, who was still too back, and said in her little sweet, piping voice: "Please, I ain''t a was when he led his little sister home on Christmas-day, and showed Men and women, boys and girls, and even little children, ran to the dear, brave little boy!" Marland looked up in surprise. [Illustration: "Tell Me, My Little Man," Said He, "Where You Saw the "Come, now, my little man, tell me where you saw the British soldier''s id = 16173 author = Various title = St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, No. 07, May 1878 Scribner''s Illustrated date = keywords = Bab; Ben; Bub; Celia; Eliza; Eric; Howard; Mandy; Martin; Mr.; Mrs.; Peterkin; Sam; Thorny; good; illustration; like; little; look summary = "All right; Mandy can wait," said Bub, cheerfully, as his mother set The little boys wanted a house with a great many doors, so that they He had a little room in the old house, newly papered with hunting Nice times Ben had in his little room poring over his books, for he "Ben, I want an amanuensis," said Thorny, dropping book and pencil one day, you want such funny things," answered Ben, appeased by the "They never do come to such little towns; you said so, and I think you little face that the boys could not look awful if they tried. shall have a real good time," said Ben, accepting his responsibilities [Illustration: AN OLD-TIME MAY-DAY IN "MERRIE ENGLAND."] "Come down, dear little boy," they said, Ball) He said I will be there in a moment Mother) and like all Boy NICHOLAS: We want to tell the little boys and girls that id = 17409 author = Various title = St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, September 1878, No. 11 date = keywords = Annie; Aunt; Ben; Charley; Dab; Dabney; Dick; Ford; Foster; Frank; Georgie; Ham; Kinzer; Miss; Morris; Mrs.; Ranier; Sam; illustration summary = Miss Celia, looking so happy that the little girls wondered what the then, too, Mrs. Lee found time to "wonder wot Dab Kinzer means to do wid know if Bill Lee had told Dab how very red her eyes were as she looked Dab Kinzer was a little the proudest boy on Long Island, as he marched "Ford," said Dab, "you and Frank help the girls bring water till the men Mrs. Kinzer--good soul--had set her heart on having Ham''s house and Very likely Ham was right; but just then he heard the voice of Dab "I mean to speak to Ham Morris and mother about it," said Dab. boy like Dab Kinzer?" "Dab''s a very good boy," said Mrs. Foster, "but your friend Dick will "Mother," said Samantha, "Mrs. Foster and Annie are coming through the like home," and told a story about a boy she once heard of who ran away id = 17466 author = Various title = St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, October 1878, No. 12 date = keywords = Bab; Ben; Betty; Brown; Dab; Dabney; Ford; Foster; Ham; Kinzer; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Nimpo; Primkins; Stephan; come; good; illustration summary = Said one little mother: "You really don''t know "You were very good to the little feller," was all the man said when she "I''m looking round for a likely boy; don''t you think this Ben would suit "Now you let Mr. Brown talk a little; we all want to hear how he ''came "That''s as pretty a little span as I''ve seen for a long time," said the for the old place cannot look too gay for this home-coming." "Ronda said it was, and I''m surprised she made a fire there," began Mrs. Moss, looking at the maid, who just then came in with a pan full of A good many of Mrs. Kinzer''s lady friends, young and old, deemed it "Now, don''t you let one of the other boys touch the reins," said Mrs. Kinzer. she looked that evening; and he must have been right, for good Mrs. Foster said to Annie: id = 17513 author = Various title = St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, Nov 1877-Nov 1878 No 1, Nov 1877 date = keywords = Allan; Christmas; Illustrated; Jim; John; Mars; Mollie; Mr.; Mrs.; NICHOLAS; Nimble; boy; illustration; little summary = "Don''t have any half-way work about it, Mollie," said Mr. John. There was a thought which gave zest to her work on that side,--Mr. John would be coming home that way to dinner and would see her. "It will be so nice to have a big boy on hand, Mollie," said Mr. John, little girl entirely, no more to be her boy while life should last. "Do tell me one more story; just _one_ more!" said the little boy. "I don''t want them," said the little boy, beginning to cry; "I want lay a bright little dress and pretty white apron,--Polly''s best "Aunt Jennie," said my little godson Willie, a few days ago, "wont The planet Mars, like our earth, turns on its axis, so that it has day the edges, and work on it some easy little vine in worsted, or a Mary, likes to look at the pictures, and she said that she wished id = 19399 author = Various title = St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, January 1878, No. 3 date = keywords = Annie; Bab; Ben; Christmas; Debby; God; Gottlieb; Hans; Jim; Moss; Mr.; Mrs.; Polly; come; good; illustration; like; little summary = For the next day was Christmas Eve. This little plan made Gottlieb so happy that at first it felt as good to She only smiled, and said he looked more than ever like his father; and and a face as white as a sheet, clutching a little girl in her arms like "Come, say good-bye to the little girl, my love," said the lady, smiling yellow eyes, and gave a little whine which said as plainly as words-look as he went by, taking care to slop a little water on Mrs. Puss, who little girls running on to school, while Mrs. Moss and Ben went up to Two days seems a long time to a little girl, and Annie seemed so "Point to something round like the ball," said little Annie, and "Now, come, my little friend, sit up and have something to eat," I said. id = 28125 author = Various title = Dear Santa Claus date = keywords = Christmas; illustration summary = come and make a good, long visit, and you may be sure Nelly was very "She was just like a little girl, too," said Eva. "Oh, oh, oh, I wish I could have a dream like that!" cried little Susy; "I think that was a lovely dream," said Laura; and then little Susy Fairy were good friends, and they had a funny way of looking at each They were happy all the time, and grandma said they were so They did want to stay longer, but papa laughed and said, "Christmas is teased too; so at last they promised, and the children said good-by to the children hung up their stockings, and Bessie said that grandma and to bed, the smaller children whispered for a long time about Santa happy as the children themselves, was a great, big, noble dog, who got "The poor little thing!" said Alma. id = 29983 author = Various title = St. Nicholas Magazine for Boys and Girls, Vol. 5, No 10, August 1878 Scribner''s Illustrated date = keywords = Annie; Bab; Ben; Betty; Celia; Dab; Dick; Elsie; Ford; Foster; Gerty; Isaac; John; Kinzer; Miss; Puss; Selma; Swallow; Thorny; illustration summary = "_Like_ it, you mean, John," said his sister Elsie, looking back over "Looks like he was playing a whale or a sea-serpent," said Luke, between "I''d like to, but Bab wont, ''cause she''s most ''leven years old," said I wont let the girls do it, and the little boys tormenting speeches which had tried poor Ben. Just then, Thorny appeared, looking much amused, and the little girls "You look like Amazons storming a fort," she said, as the girls came up, see that all was right, the little girl said, with her eyes on her When he saw this little old man, Jules said never a word. "I would not care," said Selma; "I wouldn''t let such a little fellow "My dear Miss," said Class 60, H, approaching Selma, "would you like to see you in a few minutes," said the little old woman. young lady like Miss Foster cares about small boys?" id = 15241 author = Verhoeff, Carolyn title = All About Johnnie Jones date = keywords = Father; Jack; Johnnie; Jones; Mother; little summary = One day, when Johnnie Jones was a wee little boy, only three years old, "Thank you, Mother," said Johnnie Jones, and he rolled on his back and "But, little boy," Mother said, "nobody in all the world, nor Father nor "Thank you, Mother," said Johnnie Jones, "but I don''t like it so well as "Mother dear," said Johnnie Jones, "I was lost, and the policeman found "Mother," said Johnnie Jones, "I''ll tell you a story all my own, about "You may come home with me, you poor little thing," Johnnie Jones told After that, of course, Mother, Father and Johnnie Jones loved good old "Johnnie Jones," said Mother, when she had finished the story, "you have When everyone had gone, Mother held tired, happy little Johnnie Jones on "Well, look at little Johnnie Jones!" they said. "Oh, Mother!" Johnnie Jones said, "do you think they''ll come soon?" id = 15145 author = Vredenburg, Edric title = My Book of Favourite Fairy Tales date = keywords = Avenant; Hansel; King; Prince; Princess; Snow; White; child; illustration; story summary = When the time came for them to set out, the old queen went into her In the evening, after they came home, Curdken went to the old king, sprinkled the white snow, and said, "Would that my little daughter Snow-White remained at home: and they warned her, and said, "The queen day she went to it and wept; and soon a little bird came and built wanted to go home: and the king''s son said, "I shall go and take care was gone, but waited till her father came home, and said to him, "The So the prince took the shoe, and went the next day to the king his Presently he came up again to Little Red Riding Hood and said. said good-day; but he looked so hungrily out of his great eyes, as if "Ah, father," said Hansel, "I am looking at my white cat sitting upon id = 14784 author = Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard title = Timid Hare: The Little Captive date = keywords = Bull; Grass; Hare; Timid summary = With The Stone''s words came a blow on Timid Hare''s shoulder. looked sharply at Timid Hare, and then at the work which the little As the two went on their way, the little girl saw other children like One day, soon after Timid Hare''s coming, she was sent to the chief''s The Stone did not know that Sweet Grass had ever seen Timid Hare, nor Good-by." The young girl bent over her work and Timid Hare Soon after Timid Hare went to live in Bent Horn''s lodge to serve his else is happy over the coming good time." Timid Hare spoke fast. Chief," Timid Hare said to herself, as she watched the two men walking Timid Hare, beside her young mistress Sweet Grass, listened with wonder While Sweet Grass and her mother, with Timid Hare''s help, were packing "Has the medicine man visited Black Bull?" asked Timid Hare. id = 20962 author = Walker, Abbie Phillips title = Sandman''s Goodnight Stories date = keywords = Crow; Fairy; Goblin; Jack; Mr.; Queen summary = Now, this little tell-tale Goblin began to watch, and pretty soon he "I''ll run and tell her Queen and let her catch them," said the Goblin, said the River God. The Goblin promised and off he ran to his home in the rocks, and the "Oh, don''t listen to him, dear Queen!" said all the little fairies. of your fairies you would like to know," said the Goblin. "But you looked at her all the time," said the now humble little "Play something sad," said the little Shepherdess, for, like all girls, saw the Goblins hard at work over each little White Cup. When the morning sun awoke he opened wide his eyes, for all over the "I thought you were never coming," said the little creature. "Let them think what they like," said a little bush of pretty blossoms. were all good little girls," said Grandmother Great. id = 14882 author = Wallace, Dillon title = Bobby of the Labrador date = keywords = Abel; Bobby; Eskimo; God; Island; Itigailit; Jimmy; Labrador; Mr.; Mrs.; Partner; Skipper; Winslow; Zachariah summary = Skipper Ed lived with his little partner, as he called him--Jimmy Abel and Mrs. Abel with Bobby, Skipper Ed and Jimmy walked over to "The lad has come from rich people," said Skipper Ed, as he and Jimmy and Jimmy stopped for a week in Abel''s cabin, with Mrs. Abel and Bobby, "Never waste time," said Skipper Ed, one stormy winter''s day when Bobby Skipper Ed worked at their heavy sculling oars, and Bobby and Jimmy and And when Jimmy came running up a moment later Bobby with great Bobby laughed, and when Skipper Ed and Jimmy, failing to discover the every-day existence Abel Zachariah and Skipper Ed and Bobby and Jimmy morning and watched Abel Zachariah and Skipper Ed and Jimmy sail away Skipper Ed''s cabin, or Bobby wished Jimmy to come to Abel Zachariah''s "You know how the water treated us the other day, Jimmy," said Bobby id = 16048 author = Wallace, Dillon title = Troop One of the Labrador date = keywords = Andy; Bay; David; Doctor; Eli; Indian; Jake; Jamie; Joe; Jug; Lem; Margaret; Thomas; Tis summary = that Doctor Joe announced one day before the return of David and Andy Margaret at the other, and Doctor Joe and Jamie at Thomas''s right, and "Years ago, Thomas," said Doctor Joe, when the boys were gone, "in my that I know will please the boys," said Doctor Joe, drawing from the "Good-morning, Thomas," said Doctor Joe, with a yawn and a stretch as Andy and Jamie tied them easily enough, and then Doctor Joe tied them "Just in time!" welcomed Doctor Joe, as he shook Indian Jake''s hand. The boys were vastly fond of Indian Jake, and Thomas and Doctor Joe "He''s alive, and this doesn''t look like a bad wound," said Doctor Joe "What time did Indian Jake come?" asked Doctor Joe. "David, you and I shall have to go and look for him," said Doctor Joe "Then," said Doctor Joe, "it was not Indian Jake but these men who id = 20059 author = Wallace, Dillon title = Left on the Labrador: A Tale of Adventure Down North date = keywords = Charley; Dad; Labrador; Marks; Mr.; Mrs.; Skipper; Tickle; Tis; Toby; Twig; Violet; Zeb; double summary = "Dad," said Toby addressing the man, "I brings with me Charley Norton difficulty for a moment, and laughed too, while he shook hands with Mrs. Twig, who had, Charley thought, a nice motherly way, and with Violet, Charley and Toby helped Skipper Zeb launch a boat, which was drawn up while Toby and Charley gathered boughs and laid the bed, Skipper Zeb cut "Thank you, Skipper," and Charley was proud, as was Toby, at the word of said Skipper Tom following Toby and Charley into the house to join them During the days that followed Toby and Charley used the dogs and sledge, As they ate Skipper Zeb heard from Toby the stories of Charley''s fight just breaking when Skipper Zeb and Toby and Charley set forth on their Skipper Zeb, with Toby and Charley, stepped out from cover and came, and Toby and Charley, with dogs and komatik, met Skipper Zeb at id = 21228 author = Walton, Amy title = White Lilac; or the Queen of the May date = keywords = Agnetta; Bella; Ben; Greenways; Joshua; Leigh; Lilac; Mother; Mrs; Peter; Queen; Uncle; White; Wishing summary = "How pretty your flowers grow!" said Lilac, stopping to look at it with Lilac felt that hers must be a vulgar taste as Agnetta said so, but "You''re _quite_ sure it''ll make me look better?" said Lilac wistfully. picture," Mrs Greenways had said it would be, and, no doubt, Lilac "I ain''t," said Lilac desperately, taking away her hands from her face "Good night, Peter," said Lilac at length, nodding to him, and this "They''ve been and chosen Lilac White; sneaking little thing!" said "Well, you look happy anyhow, Lilac White," she said mournfully. "Well now," said Mrs Pinhorn, "I will say Lilac looks as peart and neat It was just there she had turned to look at Mother on May Day. What a long, long time ago, and what a different Lilac she felt now! "Look here, Lilac," said Mrs Greenways carelessly, "you''ve been a good id = 21229 author = Walton, Amy title = Thistle and Rose: A Story for Girls date = keywords = Anna; Delia; Dornton; Forrest; Goodwin; Mrs; Professor; Waverley; Winn summary = "Oh," said Anna, very much interested, "did mother live at Dornton? "How kind and thoughtful of you, dear Mrs Hunt," said Miss Gibbins. "That sort of marriage never answers," said Mrs Winn, as Delia reached "What part did Mrs Palmer read?" asked Delia, as Miss Gibbins looked "I suppose you know Dornton very well?" Anna said as he paused. "Then you know where Mr Goodwin lives, I suppose?" said Anna. "Yes, miss," she said, in answer to Anna''s inquiry; "Mrs Forrest is at "Oh no, aunt; I didn''t know the way," said Anna. "And how do you like the look of Waverley, Anna?" asked Mrs Forrest. "My _dear_ Delia," said Mrs Winn, picking it up, and smoothing the "I am Anna Forrest," she said; "Mrs Hunt asked me to come in--she went "Then why don''t you ask Mrs Forrest?" said Delia, calmly. "Anna seems to get on very well," said Delia. id = 21230 author = Walton, Amy title = Susan A Story for Children date = keywords = Aunt; Freddie; Hannah; Jane; Mademoiselle; Margaretta; Maria; Monsieur; Nanna; Sophia; Susan summary = said, "Por little thing!" with such a broad accent of pity, Susan felt "Unless you can look more pleasant and aimiable, Sophia Jane," said Aunt "Which way do you like best?" inquired Susan as she and Sophia Jane Susan looked round in surprise; this was kind of Sophia Jane after she Susan remembered that Sophia Jane had called Monsieur "a poor eggsile;" "Sit straight, Sophia Jane, and don''t make faces," said Aunt Hannah, and "When Mademoiselle La Roche is so kind, Sophia Jane," said Aunt Hannah, Sophia Jane looked up from her book, which Susan now saw to be a French "Are there any now?" asked Susan, fixing her eyes on Sophia Jane. Sophia Jane looked much more like herself than when Susan had last seen was all very good of its kind, and to Susan and Sophia Jane it was more Susan and Sophia Jane looked at each id = 21231 author = Walton, Amy title = Penelope and the Others: Story of Five Country Children date = keywords = Ambrose; Barnicroft; Betty; David; Hawthorne; Kettles; Miss; Mrs; Nancy; Nearminster; Nurse; Pennie; Unity summary = "Another bad mark, Pennie," said Miss Grey; for talking in school hours "Come and hear Pennie''s plan," said Ambrose; "she won''t tell it till you "I suppose," said David, "you forgot the museum when you told Pennie "Come along, do, Miss Pennie," said Nurse entreatingly, "there''s nothing "I suppose Nurse knows we''re coming?" said Pennie, as they were driving "She wanted to come," said Pennie, "but she''s got a cold, so mother "Only four are going to learn," said Pennie; "Miss Unity told me their "I should like Miss Lacy best," said Pennie; and while Ethel was "If you like," said Miss Unity with a great effort, "we might ask Ethel purpose," said Miss Unity coldly; "and you see, Pennie, if they are good "You know, don''t you," she said to Miss Unity, "that it was Pennie''s "If it had not been for Pennie," said Miss Unity, "I should never have id = 21232 author = Walton, Amy title = The Hawthorns A Story about Children date = keywords = Ambrose; Andrew; David; Dickie; Ethelwyn; Hawthorn; Miss; Nancy; Pennie; Unity summary = "You look merry, Miss Pennie," said she. "You''ll only be away three days, Davie," said Pennie, looking up from "Well," said David, "Nancy''s got to be ''sponsible, because I took care "Well, I''m not quite sure," said Pennie; "once I saw her eyes look quite Pennie means about Miss Unity; _I''ve_ seen her eyes look nice too. On the whole Miss Unity liked to have the grave little David with her Nor did David; and he never said again that the thing he liked least at "Do you come and try yours on, Miss Pennie," said "Oh, well, Miss Pennie," said Nurse, "your head will grow to it, and you "Children," she said, "a little girl is coming to stay with you." "Well," said Ethelwyn as the children all moved away, David rather It seemed to Dickie that they always said she was too little when she id = 23501 author = Walton, Amy title = A Pair of Clogs date = keywords = Biddy; Court; Fotheringham; Fraulein; Iris; Jackie; Mary; Miss; Moore; Mrs; Munnion; Roy; Vallance summary = finger, and said "Pitty!" turning her head to look into the room. "She was a lovely little thing," repeated Mrs Vallance with a sigh. "Well, what?" said Mrs Vallance, looking up alarmed. "You''ve no call to be so tossy in your ways, Miss Mary," said Rice, the "You are our dear little adopted daughter," said Mrs Vallance; "but "Come and ask her," said Mary; and Jackie, rather breathless, for he had Mary stopped short and turned very white; she looked anxiously at Mrs "Do you hear that, Mary?" said Mrs Vallance. "Would you rather not go to church this evening, Mary?" said Mrs "Do as you like, dear," said Mrs Vallance, and as she left the house "Mary, dear," said Mrs Vallance, smiling as she entered the room, "I "It was a little girl," said Mrs Chelwood, "and she was called Betty." "It''s for Mrs Moore''s baby," said Iris; and added after a pause, "I id = 29153 author = Walton, O. F., Mrs. title = Poppy''s Presents date = keywords = God; Jack; Lord; Poppy; mother summary = ''Look here, Poppy,'' said her mother; and she pointed to a little bundle ''God sent them, poor little things!'' said her mother, looking ''Oh, Poppy!'' said her mother, ''I don''t know how to tell you, my poor ''You''re going to have a holiday to-day, Poppy,'' said her mother; ''do you ''Yes, you''re nine years old to-day, my poor little lass,'' said her ''Oh, grandmother, you _would_ feel that,'' said Poppy''s mother. ''And now, Poppy,'' said grandmother, ''fetch my basket, my good little ''Polly, my dear,'' said grandmother the next day to Poppy''s mother, ''You must ask the doctor, grandmother,'' said Poppy''s mother; ''he is ''Grandmother,'' said Poppy''s mother at last, ''tell me what the doctor ''Oh, grandmother, it seems too good to be true,'' said Poppy''s mother; ''You had best tell her, grandmother,'' said Poppy''s mother; ''it will ''Why, Poppy,'' he said, ''my own dear little woman, what are _you_ doing id = 16918 author = Warner, Susan title = Hills of the Shatemuc date = keywords = Asahel; Cadwallader; Clam; Cowslip; Elizabeth; God; Governor; Haye; Herder; Karen; Landholm; Lizzie; Lord; Mannahatta; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Nettley; Rose; Rufus; Satterthwaite; Underhill; Winifred; Winnie; Winthrop; Wut; come summary = "The best way, I''ve a notion," said Winthrop looking round at "Mamma," said Winthrop, "I wish Asahel was a little older. "I don''t know what I shall like best, sir," said Winthrop. "What makes him want to send his children here?" said Mrs. Landholm without looking up from her work. Some little time had passed, and Winthrop went there to look "Well -no," said Winthrop looking at the river; "I shall have "The little one don''t look well," said Mrs. Landholm. "Winnie," said Elizabeth putting a bank bill into the little "Come in," said Winthrop, -and to Elizabeth''s exceeding "I wish you had a seat, Mr. Landholm," said Elizabeth, looking "Take care, Miss Elizabeth," said Winthrop, as her foot "Don''t look much like it -things at present," said Winthrop. "Look here," said Elizabeth a little shortly, -"when I speak "But _you_ know her, Winthrop," said Winnie a little timidly, id = 18686 author = Warner, Susan title = Melbourne House date = keywords = Bible; Captain; Daisy; Dinwiddie; Dr.; Drummond; Gary; Jesus; Joanna; Juanita; June; Lord; Miss; Molly; Mr.; Mrs.; Nora; Preston; Randolph; Ransom; Sam; Sandford; papa summary = "Daisy, I think she showed very good taste," said Mr. Randolph, drawing his little daughter into his arms; "but it said Mrs. Randolph; while Daisy, still in her father''s arms, "If mamma will tell Joanna," said Daisy, looking somewhat There had come into the store just after Daisy a little poorlooking child, who had stood near, watching what was going on. "I don''t know about that," said Daisy; "but I like to think of "I would like to know," said Daisy, slowly, "what it means, to "Daisy," said Mrs. Randolph, "I want in the first place an "June," said Mr. Randolph, "I think Daisy wants to be taken dear little Daisy!" said the voice of Preston, "I wish you "Mrs. Benoit," said Daisy, "may I have this little girl come Daisy said, "Yes, mamma," and Mrs. Randolph went. "Daisy," said Mrs. Randolph, from a little distance, and id = 18688 author = Warner, Susan title = Daisy in the Field date = keywords = Cardigan; Christian; Daisy; Dinwiddie; Dr.; God; Lord; Marshall; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Preston; Randolph; Sandford; Saussure; Thorold; Washington; papa summary = "You know how you like _him_," Dr. Sandford said pointedly. "Daisy, my dear!" said Mrs. Sandford "You are as good as "Christian," said I, putting my hand in his, "you know papa Then Mrs. Sandford said, "Here comes the major, Daisy. "It is a good time to be away, _I_ think," said Mrs. Sandford. "What matters, papa?" I said, looking up, and feeling "Daisy has too much to think of," said mamma with a sort of "Why, Daisy?" said papa, looking at me. "Oh, papa, let us get away while it is time!" I said. "What do you know of places where the heart _was?_" said papa, "Daisy, you are better this day or two," papa said to me, "I do not know what you can mean by that, Daisy," said papa, "Daisy," said papa, "it is something I do not know, and I see id = 18690 author = Warner, Susan title = Queechy, Volume I date = keywords = Barby; Carleton; Charlton; Cynthy; Douglass; Elfie; Evelyn; Fleda; Guy; Hugh; Lucy; Miriam; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Olmney; Paris; Philetus; Plumfield; Quackenboss; Ringgan; Rolf; Rossitur; Sir; Thorn summary = "We''ll come across some, I guess, by and by," said Mr. Ringgan; and Fleda settled herself again to enjoy the trees, "Shall I tell mamma, Fleda," said young Rossitur, "that you "I know that," said Fleda, whose eyes were dropping soft tears "Yes," said Fleda, gravely, "I think it''s a pretty place. "I think it is very pleasant in November," said little Fleda, "No, not all, I suppose," said Fleda; "but I know a good many. "I think, Miss Fleda," said Mr. Carleton, a minute after, "you "No," said Fleda, smiling a little, � "I shall not let any one "Do you know we set off for Paris to-morrow?" said Mrs. Carleton the last evening of their stay, as Fleda came up to "Who came with you, dear Fleda?" said Mrs. Rossitur then. "I was looking at Hugh," said Fleda, and her eye went back to id = 18691 author = Warner, Susan title = Queechy, Volume II date = keywords = Barby; Carleton; Charlton; Constance; Edith; Elfie; Evelyn; Fleda; Florence; Hugh; Mamma; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; New; Queechy; Ringgan; Rolf; Rossitur; Sir; Stackpole; Thorn; York summary = Now, dear little Fleda," said Miss Constance, executing an "My dear Fleda!" said Constance, a little scornfully this "Them is good-looking enough girls," said Barby, as Fleda came "They are all broken to pieces," said Mrs. Evelyn, as Mr. Carleton''s eye went back to her for his answer; "Mr. Rossitur "I think he likes you Fleda," said her aunt, smiling. He said not another word till they got home, and Fleda went up "My dear Fleda," said the lady, bringing her face a little "Fleda, my dear, you are answered," said Mrs. Evelyn, "Mr. Carleton," said Fleda, after a little time, "did you ever the other day, Fleda," said Mrs. Evelyn, with her face of "I am afraid, my dear Fleda," said Mrs. Evelyn, quietly going Fleda said nothing, and looked as little as possible of her "And then, Mr. Carleton," said Mrs. Evelyn, and Fleda knew id = 23397 author = Warner-Sleigh, Mrs. title = At the Seaside date = keywords = illustration summary = Georgie and Maudie came home from school, Whilst Mamma went out and bought new clothes, The day was bright and fine; And had a sail on the sea, DUTTON & CO.''S MODERN TOY BOOKS. No book in all the different series contains anything approaching DUTTON''S ''SPARKLING'' SERIES. DUTTON''S ''SPARKLING'' SERIES. VISIT TO THE SEA SIDE. #Dutton''s ''Wide-Awake'' Series.# LITTLE TINY IN A BOOK. PICTURES AND RHYMES OF GRANDMA''S TIMES. PINAFORE RHYMES AND PICTURES. Pretty Pictures with Rhymes for Little Ones. Innocent Pictures and Verses for Little Innocents. Pictures in this Book you''ll see, for every Little Nursery. Pretty Pictures for Pretty Little People. Dutton''s ''Rose and Lily'' Series. OLD TIME PICTURES & RHYMES. PICTURES AND RHYMES. Dutton''s _Favourite Nursery Series._ Little Red Riding Hood. DUTTON''S _''Daisy Darling''_ SERIES. Seven Colored Plates, viz._-LITTLE CINDERELLA. _Dutton''s ''Garden Window'' Series._ DUTTON''S ''EVER WELCOME'' SERIES. THE THREE LITTLE PIGS. _Dutton''s Scripture ''Gem'' Series._ id = 17266 author = Warren, George A. title = The Banner Boy Scouts; or, The Struggle for Leadership date = keywords = Bluff; Bobolink; Boy; Fox; Growdy; Jack; Mr.; Paul; Peleg; Pender; Slavin; Stanhope; Ted; Wallace; William; look summary = Paul had been carrying some sort of package in his hand, and the boys for "I know, and Paul is right about it," came from Wallace Carberry, always two rival Boy Scout troops in little old Stanhope," remarked Jack the members of Ted''s company be taken into a troop of Boy Scouts?" asked "Remember!" was all Paul said as he squeezed Jack''s quivering hand, asked me if I was going to join the new Boy Scout patrol that was being "Let them go this time," said Paul, impressively; "but I''m going to see "I''m waiting to hear, old fellow," said Paul, tenderly; for he could see that subject, old fellow," said Paul, making a wry face. remarked Paul; "and now, boys, let''s head for home." Of course, when Paul and Jack told what they had seen, every fellow Paul looked quickly at him when Jack said this. id = 20985 author = Warren, George A. title = The Banner Boy Scouts on a Tour; or, The Mystery of Rattlesnake Mountain date = keywords = Bobolink; Bud; Clausin; Gordon; Jack; Joe; Jud; Mr.; Paul; Slavin; Stanhope; Ted; Wallace; Ward; William; look summary = "Everybody on hand to-night, I guess, Paul," observed his chum Jack, as generally scares little boys into being good," laughed the scout leader. that day will be a long time coming," said Jack, shaking his "The boys are all assembled, Paul," observed Jack, presently. "Well," added Paul, cautiously, "it looks that way; but how do we know? "Hold up his hands, fellows," said the young scout leader, suddenly; and Look, who''s coming over there, Paul?" and Jack allowed his voice "Yes," came the low reply close at hand, showing that Paul was awake, "Come on then, let''s get down to the road, boys," remarked Paul, William talked big, but Paul happened to know that pretty much all his "Did you know who it was, Paul?" asked Jack, after making sure none of "Good boy!" Paul said to himself, when the voice of Scissors was heard, id = 28531 author = Warren, George A. title = The Banner Boy Scouts Snowbound; or, A Tour on Skates and Iceboats date = keywords = Betts; Bluff; Bobolink; Briggs; Garrity; Hank; Jack; Jud; Mr.; Paul; Spider; Stanhope; Tip; Tolly; Tom summary = I feel sure, remember Paul, Jud, Bobolink, Jack and many of the other of Paul Morrison, assistant scout-master of Stanhope Troop of Boy "Please come forward, Mr. Garrity," said Paul, "and tell the boys what "Paul, you know all about this woods cabin he owns," said Tom Betts, Bluff, Tom Betts, Jud Elderkin, Sandy Griggs, Phil Towns and "Spider" tough boys right here in town," remarked Jack, "because they know the "It would be just like Paul to lay plans that way," acknowledged Jack. was the Briggs'' place that was on fire," continued Jud. Even Paul and Jack seemed impressed, though too cautious to accept the "Hope you have a right good time, boys," said Abe Turner in parting. "Let Bobolink alone, boys," said Paul. "That''s good scout logic, Jud," affirmed Paul; and even the old After the woodsman came Paul and Jud. Jack, Bobolink and Tom Betts id = 17151 author = Webster, Frank V. title = Bob Chester''s Grit; Or, From Ranch to Riches date = keywords = Bob; Chester; Dardus; Fairfax; Ford; Foster; Mr.; New; Nichols; Perkins; boy summary = "I want to know if you have a boy working for you by the name of Bob What becomes of your charge that the boy has evil associates, Mr. Officer?" snapped the magistrate, as he heard Bob''s reply. "I''m going to Chicago," returned Bob. But the hostile look on the porter''s face scared him, and he could not "My name is Bob Chester," said the boy, taking the outstretched hand and "My name''s Bob Chester, if that''s what you mean," returned the boy. During this interchange of words, the office-boy had been scanning Bob boy, asked his name, and continued: "''Bob Chester''s pass with the ticket I''ve got a boy here--Bob Chester--who wants to ride with "Come, boy," called Bob. Then noticing that Hal wanted to say a word to "Do you know why Mr. Ford calls the dog Chester?" Bob suddenly asked. "Boys, this is Bob," said Ford, by way of introduction. id = 18981 author = Webster, Frank V. title = Dick the Bank Boy; Or, A Missing Fortune date = keywords = Bessie; Dick; Ferd; Gibbs; Goodwyn; Graylock; Morrison; Mr.; Richard; Riverview; Winslow; boy summary = "You''re working too hard as it is, mother," said Dick, putting an arm guess I did it all right," and Dick, boy-like, smiled grimly as, in But Dick never allowed himself to look at things in that way; he felt mentioned the fact that Dick had said he was looking for work, and this "Mr. Gibbs has given him the place of the messenger boy, Charles, Mr. Goodwyn," remarked the teller, a little vindictively, Dick thought. He looked at Dick as he said those last words, but the boy did not quail "Thank you, sir," was all Dick said, but the smile he gave Mr. Graylock Still, when Mr. Gibbs said this, he did not frown and look at Dick as all of us if Dick had not just happened to come," said Bessie, turning a Dick found himself looking toward the door every time any one came in, id = 20922 author = Webster, Frank V. title = The Young Treasure Hunter; Or, Fred Stanley''s Trip to Alaska date = keywords = Baxter; Callack; Fred; Holfax; Indians; Jerry; Johnson; Mr.; Stanley; Stults summary = "Here is dot Fred boy, vot I tell you about," said Mrs. Stults to the "But--about the gold expedition," said Fred, thinking the old man had On the appointed day Mr. Baxter and his son Jerry called for Fred at the Fred, Jerry and Johnson sat on the big sleds in little hollows left at "By the way, boys," said Mr. Baxter as his sled came opposite Fred''s and Holfax," said Mr. Baxter quickly, "make go fast--run dogs," Mr. Baxter, Fred, and Jerry hastened forward, while Holfax and Johnson "I don''t want them to see us when we come upon the gold," said Mr. Baxter. "Fred!" cried Mr. Baxter, "you look after the left side, Jerry, you the "Whip your dogs, boys," called Mr. Baxter, and Fred and Jerry let the Indians, when Fred, who had come to the entrance with Mr. Baxter, cried "How are you, Fred?" asked Mr. Baxter. id = 21048 author = Webster, Jean title = Just Patty date = keywords = Christmas; Conny; Dowager; Evalina; Harriet; Irene; Kid; Lord; Mae; Mertelle; Miss; Mr.; Patty; Priscilla; Rosalie; Sallie; St.; Ursula; Wadsworth summary = "I see through the Dowager," said Patty, "She thinks she''s found a new "I called Patty to my room," said Miss Wadsworth, "and demanded an can move in with Irene McCullough, and Patty and Conny and Priscilla go The next morning, Patty and Conny and Priscilla, their arms running over Patty wrote across the front, in the bold back hand that Mae had come to "And to think of such a thing happening to Patty!" sighed Mae Mertelle. wearing the coat, "Mrs. Trent would like to have Miss Patty Wyatt come "Come on, Patty," Priscilla slipped a soothing hand through her arm, Patty left Conny and Priscilla to carry off the social end of the call, Patty''s and Conny''s room in Paradise Alley, and closed the door against "Looks to me like American Beauty roses," suggested Kid McCoy. Patty beamed. "Certainly, Miss Lord!" said Patty sweetly. "Well," said Patty, with a sigh, "I sort of miss it." id = 14352 author = Wells, Carolyn title = Patty and Azalea date = keywords = Azalea; Betty; Bill; Cousin; Elise; Farnsworth; Fleurette; Gale; Miss; Mona; Mr.; Patty; Phil; Reypen; Thorpe; Van; Winnie; Zaly summary = "The way to keep house," said Patty to Mona and Elise, as she took them "Come back with me to my room," said Elise, as she and Patty went down "Yes, put on a kimono, Azalea," Patty said, this time in a decided tone, She looked like a lovely little flower, indeed, and Patty gazed "You may have cream if you wish it, Azalea," said Patty, a little tired "Cousin Patty would let me go, I know, and I _want_ to go to Miss Gale''s So Patty said, "No, come as you are," and she gave Azalea''s hair a The two girls went home, and Elise said no word to any one of Azalea''s "All right," said Elise, carelessly, and Azalea, with a stealthy look For Azalea was most anxious that Patty should not know she was going to "Of course, it''s Azalea," Patty said to Mona, the moment the girl id = 18035 author = Wells, Carolyn title = Marjorie at Seacote date = keywords = Bryant; Cousin; Ethel; Hester; Jack; King; Kitty; Marjorie; Maynard; Midget; Mother; Mr.; Mrs.; Queen; Ruth; Sand; Tom summary = As Maiden of Honor, Kitty was escorted by her father; next came Mrs. Maynard and Kingdon, and then Marjorie and Rosy Posy. "I''d like beach sand better, though," said Marjorie. "But, Tom," said King, "we don''t know that girl to speak to. "I think my children behaved very well," said Mrs. Maynard, looking at "I don''t know, King," said Mrs. Maynard, laughing. "Not exactly," said Marjorie, cuddling in Cousin Ethel''s arms, but King "I think that sounds beautiful!" said Marjorie, and King entirely "Jack''s just like a boy," said Mrs. Maynard, "and I think he always will So Marjorie went over to the poor little boy, and said, kindly: "No," said King, for Marjorie didn''t know quite what he meant; "we mean "A little out of season, but it''s all right, my boy," said Cousin Jack. "Come with me, King," said Cousin Jack, going to the telephone in the id = 20945 author = Wells, Carolyn title = Patty Blossom date = keywords = Bill; Blaney; Elise; Fairfield; Farnsworth; Miss; Mona; Mr.; Nan; Patty; Phil; Philip; Ray; Reypen; Roger; Sam; Van summary = "Please like me," said the poet''s soft voice, and Patty fairly jumped "You mustn''t think my sister is a fuss," said Blaney to Patty, as she "Goodness, Patty," said Elise; "you talk like a Board of Managers!" "Goodness, Patty!" said Mona, looking at the clock, "what _have_ you "Oh, now, Patty," began Elise, "Sam said you sent word for us to do so." "Come on, Patty," said Philip, "let''s make it a double affair. "Good gracious, Roger," said Patty, "anybody would think you two were "She''s all right," Patty said to Elise, as they went home after the "Yes, till next time," said Patty, laughing. "If you ask me," Patty said to Nan, "I think these ''shower'' affairs are "Isn''t she funny?" said Elise, as Patty returned to her room. "Yes, horizon," said Patty; "how did you know, Chick?" "First of all, Adele," Patty said, "I don''t want any one to know where id = 14034 author = Whistler, Charles W. (Charles Watts) title = King Alfred''s Viking: A Story of the First English Fleet date = keywords = Alfred; Danes; Guthrum; Harald; Harek; King; Kolgrim; Neot; Odda; Osmund; Ranald; Sigurd; Thord summary = Men call me "King Alfred''s Viking," and I think that I may be proud Alfred the king when he wondered at my sword, and he said that he "Hold on," said Thord; "here come the other scald and two men." "Then," said old Thord, "your men must be better handled, for Danes "You have come in good time, King Ranald," Odda said. "Alfred, our king, planned them," said Odda, with much pride; "and "We are not oath breakers, King Alfred," Osmund said, looking him Let him come here," Odda said; and the man went out. "King Alfred," I said, "I have heard the bishop tell, in the great "It shall not be said of me that I left King Alfred, who has been "Ranald knew well how this would cheer you, King Alfred," said "This is the end," said Alfred, as the Danes came on. id = 15951 author = Whistler, Charles W. (Charles Watts) title = A Sea Queen''s Sailing date = keywords = Arnkel; Asbiorn; Bertric; Dalfin; Gerda; Hakon; Heidrek; Malcolm; Norway; Phelim; come; man summary = "Maybe there is a shift of wind coming," Bertric said. "She will gather stern way directly," said Bertric, with set teeth. a time I had heard how in long ago days men would set the body of "To be burned in his ship at sea," said Bertric quietly. and knew the ways of men, smiled and set his hand on my arm. "She is long in coming round," said Bertric presently. "Now, Lady Gerda," said Bertric, "we are under way once more, and "Nay," said Gerda; "it is Aegir''s ship, and it came for my Presently Gerda came and asked for a little help, and I went and Now Bertric turned and took a long look at the ships, and his face "Tell me about these ships," Hakon said to Bertric when the boat "Look at the men, Bertric," said Dalfin. Bertric and I went out to look for men when all was said that id = 20837 author = White, Eliza Orne title = Peggy in Her Blue Frock date = keywords = Alice; Diana; Jane; Lady; Miss; Mrs.; Owen; Peggy summary = "Shut up your eyes, Peggy, and see things," said Alice. "Hullo," said Mrs. Carter, in a warm voice that Peggy liked. with the gray tramp cat," said Alice, taking the telephone from Peggy. "You don''t seem a bit worried about Lady Jane, mother," said Peggy. "You look just like a mushroom, Peggy," said Alice. "Oh, Mother, there''s Mrs. Butler and her canary-bird," said Peggy, as Peggy did not think of Lady Jane again until supper-time, when Mrs. Owen "Oh, Peggy, maybe mother won''t let you come," said Alice. "She''s a sensible mother; I know she''ll let me come," said Peggy, as she "Mother," she said, as Mrs. Owen came into the room, "Lady Jane has four "All but me, mother," said Alice, "and Peggy--she will miss Lady Jane." "This used to be mother''s room when we had the house," said Peggy. "Come, Alice," said Peggy, "we must be going now." id = 22912 author = Whitehill, Dorothy title = Phyllis: A Twin date = keywords = Carter; Chuck; Daphne; Don; Janet; Miss; Mogs; Muriel; Phyllis; Sally summary = "Phyllis dear," she said kindly, "do you love Janet?" "Now, Miss Phyllis, I couldn''t help it this time, for how did I know top of our heads,"--Phyllis laughed good naturedly, "but I think I know "Of course," Phyllis and Janet answered, laughing. "Now, don''t bother Janet," Miss Carter interrupted before Phyllis could Janet went upstairs, still laughing, and Sally and Phyllis were left "Snow!"--Phyllis laughed as she and Janet waited for her a few minutes every time Phyllis and Janet looked at each other that evening they Sally laughed and Phyllis said quickly, Janet and Phyllis looked at each other and smiled. The four girls, Phyllis, Janet, Daphne and Sally, were the center of waited, sure of her ready sympathy, for she had loved Don. Phyllis came down the steps with Janet and Sally and Daphne, but as practical Janet asked, and Phyllis and Chuck looked at each other. Janet and Phyllis liked the day before id = 13997 author = Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train) title = Real Folks date = keywords = Boston; Craydocke; Desire; Dorris; Frank; Geoffrey; God; Hazel; Helena; Kenneth; Kincaid; Laura; Ledwith; Luclarion; Megilp; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Oldways; Rachel; Ripwinkley; Rosamond; Street; Titus; Uncle summary = "It looks as if it were meant, Luclarion," said Mrs. Ripwinkley, at "If you once begin to alter, you''ve got to make all over," said Mrs. Ledwith, a little fractiously, putting the scissors in with "The girls get it; we have to live in our children," said Mrs. Megilp, self-renouncingly. "I asked Mrs. Mig," Desire pursued, "and she said some people''s part "You might live all your days here," said Mrs. Ledwith to her Then Kenneth Kincaid said,--"Miss Desire, why won''t you come and come right up stairs, with her little petticoats and things to work "But the little children, Miss Craydocke," said Mrs. Ripwinkley. "I guess I know, mother," said Hazel, a little while after this, one "I don''t think Uncle Oldways minded much," said Mrs. Ledwith to "And the ''little round Godamighty in the middle of it,''" said Mrs. Ripwinkley, her face all bright and her eyes full of tears. id = 18896 author = Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train) title = Faith Gartney''s Girlhood date = keywords = Armstrong; Aunt; Corners; Cross; Faith; Faithie; Gartney; God; Grubbling; Henderson; Kinnicutt; Margaret; Mishaumok; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; New; Paul; Rushleigh; Sampson; come; glory; little summary = Faith, when Mrs. Gartney came back into the breakfast room. "Going to _train_ another, at your time of life, aunt?" asked Mrs. Gartney, in surprise. "Come out, Faith!" said Miss Henderson, in a deep, ineffable tone of Faith Gartney came in at this moment, and walked up quietly to Miss "Cheer up, little lady!" said the doctor, meeting Faith''s anxious, Faith''s face had changed a little since Aunt Henderson had seen her Faith sat at the open window of the little tea room, and watched the "Because," said Faith, timidly, "I''ve got a little plan in my head, if "We like plain country cooking," said Faith, thinking of Aunt "Miss Faith!" said Glory, "I ain''t sure whether I was meant to tell; but "I don''t see," said Aunt Faith, "why the child can''t come to me, "Tell Aunt Faith I''m coming," said she, as she let herself and Glory out "Little Faith!" said Aunt Henderson. id = 21052 author = Whitney, Elliott title = The Pirate Shark date = keywords = Birch; Bob; Hollinger; Holly; Jerry; Kanakas; Mart; Pirate; Shark; Smith; Swanson summary = "On deck, sir," came the voice of Swanson, and Mart looked aft to see Mart, watching in wild astonishment, saw old Jerry crouch abjectly. "So?" Jerry looked at him, and Mart felt suddenly afraid, so strange was Lads, ye won''t tell the cap''n or Joe Swanson that old Jerry told ye "Holly, this doesn''t look right to me," said Mart finally, his gray eyes Mart looked again, and saw Jerry fling a gold piece to the waiter. "Look here, Jerry," exclaimed Mart, breaking in abruptly on the old Mart gave Bob a meaning glance and the two boys went to the wheel house, "Well, Jerry," said Bob, "where''s the wreck of that old galleon, eh? Kanakas, and everyone, from old Borden to Mart and Bob, was busy stowing "Are you sure the Pirate Shark''s down there, Jerry?" asked Bob suddenly. would make no answer either to Jerry or the boys, Mart and Bob set to id = 15630 author = Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith title = Polly Oliver''s Problem date = keywords = Bird; Dr.; Edgar; Francisco; George; Margery; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Noble; Oliver; Polly; San; Wiggin; child; good; like; little summary = little child who said, regarding a certain house, "I think they need month of rest worked wonders, and Mrs. Oliver finally became so like said Polly soberly, as she gave Mrs. Noble''s hand an affectionate Mrs. Oliver had not lived sixteen years with Polly without learning to "Then make yourself at home in it," said Mrs. Oliver, while Polly "Can''t I go out and help Polly?" asked Edgar, a little later. "May I come in?" called Edgar from the tiny dining-room to Polly, who watch, she said: "Polly, run and get Mrs. Noble''s last letter, dear;" "I ''ve been thinking about Edgar, Polly, and I have a plan, but I shall "If you think it is so ''jolly,''" said Mrs. Oliver, "how would you like "I ''ve had a little adventure," said Polly to her mother one afternoon. "Well," said Mrs. Bird despairingly, "Polly must be told. id = 18531 author = Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith title = Timothy''s Quest A Story for Anybody, Young or Old, Who Cares to Read It date = keywords = Ann; Court; Cummins; Farm; Gay; God; Jabe; Lord; Minerva; Miss; Pleasant; Rags; Samantha; Slocum; Timothy; Vilda; White; scene summary = It was little Timothy Jessup (God alone knows whether he had any right of good tidings was the starved little pupil, that Timothy "got Samantha went into the sitting-room and told the whole story to Miss ''em for days, or weeks, perhaps," said Miss Cummins coldly, "but I tell killin'' pigs!" and Miss Vilda started upstairs to show Timothy the way. Here also the little Samantha Ann Ripley had come as a child years ago, Miss Vilda handed Timothy a little green-paper-covered book, before she "I don''t know but I could grow to like the baby in time," said Vilda, shall tell the matter." Miss Vilda looked on the book and tried to Miss Vilda looked at her sharply as she said, "Samantha Ann Ripley, I "Timothy," said Miss Vilda hurriedly, "run and fetch me a passle of "But you''d stay here like a nice little girl if Timothy had to go away, id = 20541 author = Wilberforce, Samuel title = The Rocky Island and Other Similitudes date = keywords = God; Gottlieb; King; Lord; look summary = They saw directly that he did, for that kind face looked full of care as saw the other children playing on the beach; he heard their merry voices; and there I saw a man standing in white robes, and speaking good words, the porch; and as I gazed, I saw the man look earnestly into the face of then, when a flashing light came, and he saw the look of the travellers hand, and he thought there was just a little blue light playing most was red and angry-looking light, and all that he could read was, "the way upon the path behind him; and he looked round and saw one of the King''s the dim light round him he saw, as he thought, the form of an evil beast burning head, and looking languidly up he saw the kind face of the Lord On all these things the servants looked; sometimes they saw beautiful id = 21131 author = Wilson, Theodore P. title = Amos Huntingdon date = keywords = Amos; Aunt; Dick; God; Gregson; Harry; Huntingdon; Julia; Kate; Manor; Master; Miss; Mrs; Saunders; Vivian; Walter; brother; dear; good; man summary = It was quite true, as Walter said, that Amos had been a good rower at "I think, dear Walter," she said, "that you are a little hard on your "Come forward, then, my man," said Walter; "and pray, may I ask your "Dear Walter," said his sister gently, "are you not a little hard upon "Aunt," said Walter, "look at my hands; do you know what this means?" "It is so, dear father," said Amos in reply; "but may we not hope that "I shall remain here with poor Julia," said Amos to his brother, when "Nay, dear Walter," said his brother, "I think it would be better to say "Well, Amos," said Walter, turning to his brother, "what does your "As many words as you like, my dear young master," said the old man; my dear children, Julia, and Amos, and Walter; but what a long time it id = 21132 author = Wilson, Theodore P. title = Frank Oldfield Lost and Found date = keywords = Betty; Frank; God; Graves; Hubert; Jacob; Johnson; Jones; Juniper; Lady; Lord; Mary; Mrs; Ned; Oldfield; Oliphant; Poole; Sammul; Samuel; Sir; Thomas summary = "Yes," said Frank thoughtfully; "I know the drink is becoming a snare to "Poor man," said Sir Thomas, "he used to be the laughing-stock of old "Well," replied Frank, "you must look-out, Master Juniper, I can tell "I grieve, dear Frank, to hear you speak in this way," said Mrs "All right, Jacob," said Frank, laughing; "you''ll do the same for me "Give me a drink of cold water," said the poor man in a low voice. "Well, Jacob," said Frank, "you''re likely to have plenty of fresh air "Jacob," said Frank Oldfield, "you saw me last night as I trust you will "You''re a warm-hearted, good fellow, I know," said Frank, wiping his "Come, sir," said Frank Oldfield sternly; "I''m not to be talked over in "Come here, Jacob," said Frank. "Well, Mayster Frank?" said Jacob, with a look of strong incredulity. id = 21134 author = Wilson, Theodore P. title = Working in the Shade Lowly Sowing brings Glorious Reaping date = keywords = Bridgepath; Colonel; Dawson; God; Horace; Jackson; Mary; Miss; Park; Riverton; Stansfield summary = had occupied the house during that time, except an old man and his wife, The poor man had seen better days, having acted as steward the shade for poor Bridgepath,--some young lady friend who has a little "Well, it was dull work, uncle, I allow," said the young man, laughing. "Sir," said the young man, dropping, at the same time, his affected "Come in, Horace," said Colonel Dawson; "you have not yet been the good work in Bridgepath, though he does not look much like a worker reply; and as the old man said the words, every wrinkle in his careworn "Look there now, old friend," continued the young man. "It may be, friend," said the young man gently, "that the Lord took her "This is indeed joyful news, dear friend," said Horace Jackson, when he "Well, dear old friend," said Horace, "it shall be as you say, so far as id = 17152 author = Wright, Anna Potter title = Rosa''s Quest Or, The Way to the Beautiful Land date = keywords = Bible; Christ; Esther; God; Gray; Jesus; Lord; Mis; Moody; Mrs.; Rosa; Tom summary = "But, Mis'' Gray," faltered poor little Rosa, "mother was coughing awful, "Why, where''s mother going, Mis'' Gray?" asked Rosa with wide-open and "Rosa," called once again Mrs. Gray''s shrill voice, as the child was When Mis'' Gray goes away and mother''s working, grandpa "Yes, I know it, for God so loved the world that He gave His only "You eat your supper now, and I''ll tell Rosa to come home. "Mother doesn''t hear, Mis'' Gray," said Rosa sobbing violently and "Rosa," said Mrs. Gray almost gently, "git up and go and stay with "Rosa ain''t goin'' to the burial, I can tell you that," announced Mrs. Gray to a neighbor, "or she''d be a-hollerin'' in her sleep all winter. "''Pears like I''d ought to know, child, fer that''s where Tom went. "Yes, grandpa, you know it was Jesus that paid the fare. "Why, Mis'' Gray," half sobbed Rosa, "didn''t mother go to the beautiful id = 20809 author = Wyatt, G. E. title = Archie''s Mistake date = keywords = Archie; Chris; Stephen; Walter summary = Mr. Munster said something of the sort to Archie one day, when he met him that hang-dog look," said Archie. "No, I know," said Archie; "but I believe there''s something wrong "Hullo!" said Timothy; "you look as if you hadn''t too many pennies to "But my time''ll come yet," he said to himself, "if I wait long "Now he is really coming to--look, Dr. Grey," cried Archie, who had "All among friends," said Archie, "and going to have a jolly time, and have come to know and respect Stephen, and as soon as he is well he "Now, Archie, my boy," said Mr. Fairfax, as he and his son walked back Wouldn''t you, Chris?" said Walter. "But I''ve only got three half-pence left," said Walter, "so _I_ can''t "Oh, you''ve come, have you?" said he, as Walter came running up. "No, sir; I don''t mean to be friends with Chris again," said Walter. id = 18409 author = Yates, Katherine M. (Katherine Merritte) title = By the Roadside date = keywords = Dream; Marjorie summary = "It''s time to go to work," said the little brown Dream. "I''m not ready to go to work," said Marjorie, crossly, turning over and So Marjorie turned and walked sorrowfully away beside the Dream. "It will help some," said Marjorie, "and it is only a little hard for hand-clasp, the little girl went away up one road, and Marjorie and the "I wish that she was going my way," said Marjorie, at last. "Yes," said Marjorie, "but these are only little scratches, and I don''t Marjorie stood and looked for a moment, and then turned toward the fence Marjorie said nothing, and the boy went on. "Oh," said Marjorie, "I didn''t know what you were going to keep inside! "No," said Marjorie, "he has to have them that way to keep some rabbits "Yes," said Marjorie, "and mine is that other people''s work--" "Good!" said the boy who was walking beside Marjorie, as they stopped id = 20052 author = Yechton, Barbara title = We Ten Or, The Story of the Roses date = keywords = Betty; Chad; Erveng; Fee; Felix; Fetich; Hilliard; Jack; Kathie; Marston; Max; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Nannie; Nora; Phil; illustration summary = _know_ Phil didn''t mean a word of it; but Felix felt awfully hurt. over staring at Fee with big round eyes of sympathy, and dear old Phil looking at him, and Phil and Felix kept passing him all sorts of things, have looked almost as comical too; for before Phil could begin, Mr. Erveng said, "I insist upon that person removing her bonnet and veil That boy Hilliard gave a little giggle,--Phil said afterwards he''d like I made a face, and Phil said: "Oh, come, now, Nora, we''ve heard that tell Fee, for he doesn''t like Chad, and I could see he didn''t want Phil "I know just how Phil feels about papa''s snubbing," she said to me. Phil answered at once, "All right, old fellow; come on!" And Fee went. "Jack," said Nora, when I got out in the hall, "Phil has gone out to see id = 28442 author = Young, Clarence title = Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line; Or, The Motor Boys Fighting for Uncle Sam date = keywords = Bob; Boys; France; Huns; Jerry; Motor; Ned; Noddy; Petersen; Professor; Snodgrass; american; german; look summary = NED, BOB AND JERRY ON THE FIRING LINE NED, BOB AND JERRY ON THE FIRING LINE NED, BOB AND JERRY ON THE FIRING LINE A lieutenant, whom Ned, Bob and Jerry knew well, as he came from their He turned away, but the advice he had given Ned, Bob and Jerry was not And since Ned, Bob and Jerry have been called Motor Boys several times book which is named "The Motor Boys," Ned Slade, Bob Baker and Jerry "Hurray!" cried Ned, Bob and Jerry, as they saw the orders posted. "Camp Dixton," answered Ned. Then he added to Bob and Jerry: "Come on, The training Ned, Bob and Jerry went through in the French camp, "Come on, boys!" yelled Jerry, as he led Bob and Ned forward, _Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line._ _Page 248_] _Ned, Bob and Jerry on the Firing Line._ _Page 248_] id = 14081 author = nan title = The Three Jovial Huntsmen date = keywords = illustration summary = (http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/1/4/0/8/14081/14081-h/14081-h.htm) (http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/1/4/0/8/14081/14081-h.zip) [Illustration: The Three Jovial Huntsmen] One said it was a bull-calf, an'' another he said "Nay; One said that they were children, but another he said "Nay; One said it was a fat pig, but another he said "Nay; It''s just a Lunnon Alderman, whose clothes are stole away." One said that they were lovers, but another he said "Nay; An'' they''d nought to bring away at last, when th'' huntin''-day was done. [Illustration: Randolph Caldecott''s Picture Books] healthy-minded man, woman, or child could look at them without laughing." In square crown 4to, picture covers, with numerous coloured plates. books, with their Coloured Pictures and numerous Outline Sketches. Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 3 Hey-Diddle-Diddle-Picture Book 4 The Panjandrum Picture Book containing eight different books, with their Coloured Pictures and numerous Outline Sketches. id = 14241 author = nan title = More English Fairy Tales date = keywords = Abbot; Brown; Catskin; English; Folk; God; Jack; Jan; King; Lore; Mr.; Mrs.; Prince; Sir; Tamlane; Tom; Worm; little; look; old summary = So they went on for a bit, and then, one day, Jan said to his wife, So they went on for a bit, and then, one day, Jan said to his wife, So they went on for a bit, and then, one day, Jan said to his wife, The third day she looked again, and on coming back said to the So poor Jack turned back, and when he came in his wife said, "Why, how''s "I''ll come and fetch thee when I''ve told my mother," said the fool, and When the old witch came up, she looked about and said to the cow: So on she went till she came to the Good Folk. "Well," said she, "it''s from the Good Folk I come, and they bade me tell So he went up and untied her hair, but she said: "My time has come for id = 14752 author = nan title = The Children''s Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Stories from the Classics date = keywords = Achaians; Achilles; Apollo; Athene; Baucis; Ceres; Gods; Greeks; Hector; Helen; King; Menelaus; Midas; Paris; Philemon; Pluto; Priam; Proserpina; Telemachus; Trojans; Troy; Turnus; Ulysses; Zeus; come; god; Æneas summary = Æneas of Troy, coming to the land of Italy, took to wife Lavinia, daughter But it came to pass that Rhea bare twin sons, whose father, it was said, the hill, he said, "O Jupiter, I, King Romulus, offer to thee these arms "Come, wife," said Philemon to Baucis, "let us go and meet these poor old, old times, when King Midas was alive, a great many things came to the wise Ulysses said, "See now; Agamemnon, King of men, sends back thy Agamemnon, the king of men, and Ulysses, the man of many devices, rose up; hearts of Trojan men and long-robed dames in the holy city of King Priam. as thy wife--O thou king of the deathless Gods!--shall not _I_ avenge And Zeus, the great father of Gods and men, spake first: "Alas! Then he said to Ulysses, "A little more, old man, and the dogs would have id = 14916 author = nan title = Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know date = keywords = Aladdin; Ali; Avenant; Baba; Beard; Beauty; Cassim; Cinderella; Grethel; Hansel; Jack; Morgiana; Mustapha; Princess; Snow; Tom; eye; good; little summary = "Dry up your tears, little Two Eyes," said the wise woman; "I will tell a pleasant way to keep house," said little Two Eyes, and felt quite the long grass, and said, "Come, One Eye, let us sit down here and rest, Little Two Eyes went home quickly, and said to her sister, "Dear sister, Then said the mother to little One Eye, "Climb up, my child, and break Little Two Eyes lived for a long time in great happiness; but she heard Full of joy, the king''s son approached her, and said, "Dear Snow-white, "Oh, mother," said the boy, "I can see my little white cat sitting on Aladdin''s mother took the lamp and said to her son, "Here it is, but it When the pretended Fatima came, Aladdin said, "Come hither, good mother; "Would you like a fall, princess?" said the prince, looking down. id = 15164 author = nan title = Folk Tales Every Child Should Know date = keywords = Ananzi; Brer; Emperor; France; George; God; Hans; Lion; Napoleon; Tales; come; good; long; man summary = and after they had said "Good-day" to each other, Hans began to talk "Good day!" said the lad, and "thank you for coming to see us "So he was; you''re quite right," said the lad, as he went away laughing. he had seen Ananzi pass that way, but the old man said, "No, that fellow Then the Lion told him, but the old man said it was no use to follow him The old man looked keenly at the child, and presently he said: dragon went away from the mill, the prince came to the old woman, and said, "Come now, we will take this old horse, for we can make him carry Sioux said to each other: "This horse was like a man. "You have killed twelve men," said the king; "and you eat for many times "So now, sure enough, came all the kings, as the Red Man had said, to id = 15507 author = nan title = Charles Duran Or, The Career of a Bad Boy By the author of "The Waldos" date = keywords = CHAPTER; Charles; Duran; Mr.; child summary = Good children at home are good in school--Conduct--Inattention to Before giving the history of Charles Duran''s birth, life, and early The birth of Charles was an occasion of great joy in Mr. Duran''s family. who had reared a large family of children,--"how do Mr. and Mrs. Duran Charles Duran, with all his faults, was a bright, active boy. How was it with Charles Duran at school? How was it with Charles Duran at school? How was it with Charles Duran at school? two dear little children, John and Louisa, whom she sent to school. Charles Duran ought to be expelled from the school for continued bad Early did Charles Duran indulge in The school history of Charles Duran will not fail, I trust, to make a We see from the history of Charles Duran the importance of early The history of Charles Duran is a warning to all boys who are inclined id = 15560 author = nan title = Young Folks Treasury, Volume 3 (of 12) Classic Tales and Old-Fashioned Stories date = keywords = Aladdin; Arthur; Attorney; Barbara; Charles; Christian; Don; Giles; God; Griselda; Gulliver; Hector; King; Knight; Lord; Magician; Master; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Odysseus; Prince; Princess; Quixote; Robinson; Sancho; Sir; Sultan; Susan; Telemachus summary = So, when a man said good-by to his friends and sailed away into the "Now," said the old man, "look in and thou wilt see stone steps all kings, great Agamemnon," he said, "for like young children or "The time is come for thee to tell thy son who thou art," she said, "Get thee hence, old man," said he to Odysseus, "else I shall knock "Thou art Odysseus," she said; "I did not know thee, my dear child, Then Good-will said, "Come a little way with me, good Christian, and I "Sir," said Christian, "I am a man that has come from the City of "You said yesterday, father, I thought, that you liked a little "My poor little Daisy!" said Susan; "but what good can she do?" "What is the matter, good man?" said the little boy to him. When the little boy heard this he looked very serious, and said: "I id = 15621 author = nan title = The Story of Jack and the Giants date = keywords = Giant; Jack; illustration summary = [Illustration: By Stratagem of a Pit Jack killeth the Giant Cormoran [Illustration: Jack listeneth to Stories of Giants and Fairies Jack slayeth the Giant, and delivereth a Knight and his Lady Jack saw that the Giant was dead, he filled up the pit with earth, and "Charming Ladies," said Jack, "I have put an end to the monster and [Illustration: A Giant looketh out for Jack. Early in the morning Jack walked into the Giant''s room to thank him [Illustration: Jack measureth with the Legs of a Giant. "Oh, cousin Jack," said the Giant, "this is heavy news indeed! [Illustration: Jack delivereth the Lady from the Enchanter] [Illustration: Jack is dubbed a Knight by King Arthur] [Illustration: Jack slayeth the Giant, [Illustration: Jack setteth his foot on the Giant''s neck. [Illustration: The Stratagem of Jack with the Giant Thundel] Jack, with his sword of sharpness, soon killed the Giant; id = 16185 author = nan title = The Nest in the Honeysuckles, and other Stories date = keywords = Dudley; Eddie; Father; God; Mary; Mr.; Mrs.; Saviour; Willie; child; illustration; mother summary = [Illustration: Mrs. Dudley stood by her little boy, looking from the Mrs. Dudley stood by her little boy a few minutes, looking from the Mrs. Dudley told Eddie God taught the birds where to build their Eddie, you know, is a little boy, five years old. Mrs. Dudley also told her children that God hears the cry of all who "I thank God for that little rain," said Eddy, as he talked about it. Two little boys came on an errand to the lady who lived in the house many people who have never learned to worship the true God. Willie has always had a great reverence for his heavenly Father. He went to Mrs. Dudley with his book, saying, "Mother, I don''t like to call g-o-d God At another time Eddie and his mother were talking about God''s love for When Mrs. Dudley returned to her happy home, she told her children id = 16247 author = nan title = Famous Stories Every Child Should Know date = keywords = August; Bertalda; Boston; Ernest; Face; Fisherman; Gluck; God; Great; Hans; Hirschvogel; Huldbrand; James; Knight; Lord; Mr.; Nolan; Peony; Priest; Rab; River; Rugg; Schwartz; Stone; Undine; Violet summary = when he saw the star, turned round and said to the patient pale face "That mutton looks very nice," said the old gentleman at length. "I''m a poor old man, sir," the little gentleman began very modestly, "It is a cold day to turn an old man out in, sir; look at my gray was going to drink like his brothers, when he saw an old man coming "Yes, Violet--yes, my little Peony," said their kind mother; "you may "You look exactly like a snow-image, Peony," said she, "if your cheeks "My dear husband," said his wife, "I know no more about the little "Well, well," said the good man, "you feel toward Undine as I do The old man shook his head, and said that all the shouting in the "Do not be afraid, dear Bertalda," said Undine, "the ugly man shall "You little simpleton!" said the old man, kindly. id = 16648 author = nan title = Holiday Stories for Young People date = keywords = Amy; Archie; Aunt; Cynthia; Dean; God; Grace; Hetty; Jack; Margaret; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Muffet; New; Raeburn; Redcap; Sunday; Wainwright; good; like; little; mother summary = "Be good, dear child, and let who will be clever," said father, with a to remember, mother said that a small black boy with very white teeth A bright fire was blazing in the sitting-room, and near it were Mrs. Strong with her two little girls, and also Aunt Martha Bates, whom they "I thought," said Mrs. Maloney, "it was kind o''lonesome-like at home, The girls were in my mother''s room at the Manse, and Mrs. Raeburn had left them together to talk over plans, while she went to the "Now," said Grace, rising and saying good-afternoon to my mother, with a "Poor, dear old thing," said Mrs. Wainwright. little twelve-year-old girl who would like to come to my school, and "I will be sure to take care," said Little Redcap to her mother, and "Good day, Little Redcap," said he. "Now for home, my little one," said the lady, turning; and away they id = 17060 author = nan title = Death and Burial of Poor Cock Robin date = keywords = illustration summary = International Children''s Digital Library (http://www.icdlbooks.org/) (http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/1/7/0/6/17060/17060-h/17060-h.htm) (http://www.gutenberg.net/dirs/1/7/0/6/17060/17060-h.zip) Images of the original pages are available through http://www.childrenslibrary.org/icdl/BookPreview?bookid=stedeat_00150033&summary=true&categories=false&route=simple_0_0_cock%20robin_English_0&lang=English&msg= DEATH AND BURIAL OF POOR COCK ROBIN [Illustration: Death and Burial of Poor Cock Robin] New-York. the United States, for the Southern District of New York. 24 Vesey St. New York I, said the Sparrow, I kill''d Cock Robin. I kill''d Cock Robin. I, said the Fly, With my little eye, I, said the Fish, With my little dish, I, said the Beetle, I, said the Owl, We, said the Wren, I, said the Kite, I''ll carry him to the grave. I''ll carry him to the grave. I, said the Rook, With my little book, I, said the Thrush, I, said the Lark, I, said the Dove, I, said the Linnet, I, said the Bull, I''ll toll the bell. I''ll toll the bell. When they heard the bell For poor Cock Robin. id = 17750 author = nan title = Laugh and Play A Collection of Original stories date = keywords = Charlie; Sydney; Walter; illustration summary = Harold''s dog, and father had said it was very good and had given her It came when nurse went indoors with Johnny, and Madge got sulky and "Come here and play, Walter," she said. "You can run down the garden and look for it, Master Walter," said Nurse told how the little boy had gone to look for Madge''s necklace, Sydney looked at his mother''s distressed face and at the little figure Walter got better after a time, and his little heart was made glad by "I have a surprise for you, dears," said mother, coming into the It was nearly tea-time when nurse came and said: "bow-wow" to Reggie''s mother, and said as plainly as a little doggie "What little darlings we are!" said the children one day. But the mother dandelion shook her leaves and said: "Children, don''t call out and tell him what his mother said was quite true; but somehow id = 17770 author = nan title = Christmas Stories And Legends date = keywords = Bethlehem; Christmas; Dahvid; Granny; Gretchen; Hyacinthe; Jean; Marcia; Piccola; Tom; child; little summary = sweet resting place, grew a pretty little fir tree. "She wanted to warm herself, poor little thing," people said. After that the little boy said he would ask his father if the old man''s last night, I fear," said the aged shepherd, sadly. earth, good will to men." And then he looked down at the little boy''s So the poor little Fir tree was very unhappy, and it said: "Yes, you "Well, Granny," said Gretchen, "perhaps some of the little children "Oh, but, Granny," said little Gretchen, her face brightening, "you it, and now that Christmas Eve had come again, the happy little child the Christmas angels as they come by that little Gretchen wants so today?" she said to her little boy Jean. you who he is soon, I know," the beautiful little girl said. "It was the light of the strange star," her mother said, but little id = 18146 author = nan title = The Children''s Portion date = keywords = Age; Antonio; Athelstane; Bladud; Brithric; Charlie; Constance; Dave; Edwin; God; Golden; Griselda; King; Lord; Prince; Sid; Stevie; Wilfrid summary = Now, words like these do not come to people in a day. day came the thought, and grew from little to more in his mind, that When these views of the young Princes came to be known, the people took "I wish I were a shepherd-boy, also," said the prince: "can you tell me "Good-day, your ''ludship,''" said Rex, with a mocking bow; "will your service ended, an old man came to me, put out his hand, and said, "Sir, "Look around upon me, my good lord," she said; "since you are willing she looked into his eyes and said, "I will be my lord''s faithful "I do not like to see youth melancholy," said the little man, coming "What, then, does he remember?" said the old man, pressing a little "Wilfrid," said the king, "your fortunes are now in your own hands; and "Nay, Brithric," said the prince, "Wilfrid could not help his father''s id = 18546 author = nan title = Denslow''s Mother Goose date = keywords = illustration; old summary = Being the old familiar rhymes and jingles of MOTHER GOOSE edited and Little Jack Horner I love little Pussy, her coat is so warm, There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, Little Boy Blue, come blow up your horn, To see an old lady upon a white horse, The King of Hearts called for the tarts, Little Bo-peep has lost her sheep, There was an old woman, and what do you think? And yet this old woman could never be quiet. Little Miss Muffet, What shall he eat? Mary had a little lamb, And everywhere that Mary went, "What makes the lamb love Mary so?" "Oh, Mary loves the lamb, you know." What makes you come so soon? You used to come at ten o''clock, I had a little hobby-horse, I sold it to an old woman Jack and Jill went up the hill, My master''s lost his fiddle-stick, id = 18596 author = nan title = Ride A Cock-Horse To Banbury Cross & A Farmer Went Trotting Upon His Grey Mare R. Caldecott''s Picture Books date = keywords = illustration summary = Ride a Cock-Horse A Farmer went trotting upon his grey Mare, A Farmer went trotting upon his grey Mare, The Mare broke her knees and the Farmer his crown; The mischievous Raven flew laughing away; Picture Books _In square crown 4to, picture covers, with numerous coloured plates._ 14 Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross, &c. 14 Ride a Cock Horse to Banbury Cross, &c. their Coloured Pictures and innumerable Outline Sketches._ Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 3 Hey-Diddle-Diddle-Picture Book 4 The Panjandrum Picture Book Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 1 containing the first 8 books Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 2 containing the second 8 books listed above with their Colour Pictures and numerous Outline Sketches. listed above with their Colour Pictures and numerous Outline Sketches. _The Published Prices of the above Picture Books can be obtained of id = 18735 author = nan title = The Little Red Hen An Old English Folk Tale date = keywords = illustration summary = CHICAGO AKRON, OHIO NEW YORK A Little Red Hen lived in a barnyard. One day the Little Red Hen found a Seed. Little Red Hen was so accustomed to bugs and worms that she supposed to taste although because it was long and slender, a Little Red Hen But the Pig said, "Not I," and the Cat said, "Not I," and the Rat scratching for worms and feeding her chicks, while the Pig grew fat, and the Cat grew fat, and the Rat grew fat, and the Wheat grew tall So one day the Little Red Hen chanced to notice how large the Wheat to-day that Wheat must, somehow, be made into bread. she hunted up the Pig, the Cat and the Rat. Alas for the Little Red Hen! But the Little Red Hen said, But the Little Red Hen said, But the Little Red Hen said, But the Little Red Hen said, id = 19361 author = nan title = The Babes in the Wood One of R. Caldecott''s Picture Books date = keywords = illustration summary = [Illustration: The BABES in the WOOD. [Illustration: SORE SICKE THEY WERE AND LIKE TO DYE] [Illustration: NOW, BROTHER, said the dying man, LOOK TO MY CHILDREN "Now, brother," said the dying man, "Look to my children deare; My children deare this daye; You are the man must bring our babes [Illustration: WITH LIPPES AS COLD AS ANY STONE, THEY KIST THE CHILDREN ''God bless you both, my children deare;'' If I do wrong your children deare, [Illustration: THEIR PARENTS BEING DEAD & GONE, THE CHILDREN HOME HE Away then went those pretty babes, [Illustration: AWAY THEN WENT THE PRETTY BABES REJOYCING AT THAT TIDE] Randolph Caldecott''s Picture Books _In square crown 4to, picture covers, with numerous coloured plates._ Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 different books, with their Coloured Pictures and numerous Outline R. CALDECOTT''S PICTURE BOOKS Nos. 1 and 2. id = 19461 author = nan title = Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know date = keywords = Amadan; Bai; Billy; Brahmin; Caliph; Emperor; Fritz; Hang; Hans; Jack; Jackal; King; Panch; Phul; Prince; Princess; Rajah; Rakshas; Ranee; Surya; come summary = The old man looked grave as he listened; and after sitting a long time He said, "Your brother came with us the last day we went into the "What day will the three of you come?" said the King. "Only one of us can leave home in one day," said Jack. "No," said the old man, "they are very good little people, and they necromancer came to Franz and said: "Last night the Princess dreamed Billy one day said they''d go away to travel and see the world, for Jack said he ''d like to show them a little wonder he fetched with him, One day the Emperor went hunting, and before setting out he said to "It is time that Pei-Hang saw a little more," said his father. lad," said the king''s daughter; "the man that took the heads off the all he said, and then he went away, and I never saw him more." id = 19909 author = nan title = Good Cheer Stories Every Child Should Know date = keywords = Aunt; Bert; Day; Donald; Eph; Governor; Hannah; Heer; Jason; Joe; John; Kittredge; Mary; Master; Minty; Mitchel; Mother; Mr.; Mrs.; New; November; Patem; Prudence; Sarah; Submit; Thanksgiving; Uncle; come summary = "Father," said she, "how much do you think our Thanksgiving turkey lay a fair-faced woman, the young wife and mother, who looked The day before Thanksgiving it looked as if there would be no turkey "Well, well!" said Eph; "Aunt Tildy has cooked a turkey for us to-day, "Come, now, Donald," she said, "let''s break the old gobbler''s Days, grandchildren of Mother Year, came to Mrs. November''s brothers and sisters, old Father Time, and Mother Year, to come with "It''s Thanksgiving dinner time, too," said John, "and there''s turkey The little old man looked at the boy with keen gray eyes, which seemed "You look cold," said the old man. "Poor old man!" he thought; "he''s seen better days I guess. "What could _you_ do?" said the little old man. "Well, Herbert," said the little old man, "I''m glad to have made your "Likely not!" said the man, with a knowing look, "but folks has a id = 19991 author = nan title = The Fox Jumps Over the Parson''s Gate date = keywords = TALLY summary = And the Hounds all after him go. But all my fancy dwells on NANCY, But all my fancy dwells on NANCY, But all my fancy dwells on NANCY, But all my fancy dwells on NANCY, So I''ll sing, =TALLY-HO=! So I''ll sing, =TALLY-HO=! So I''ll sing, =TALLY-HO=! RANDOLPH CALDECOTT''S PICTURE BOOKS _In square crown 4to, picture covers, with numerous coloured plates._ their Coloured Pictures and innumerable Outline Sketches._ Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 Caldecott''s Picture Book No. 2 3 Hey-Diddle-Diddle-Picture Book 4 The Panjandrum Picture Book Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 1 containing the first 8 books Collection of Pictures and Songs No. 2 containing the second 8 books listed above with their Colour Pictures and numerous Outline Sketches listed above with their Colour Pictures and numerous Outline Sketches London & New York _The Published Prices of the above Picture Books can be obtained of LONDON, E.C.1. id = 19993 author = nan title = Childhood''s Favorites and Fairy Stories The Young Folks Treasury, Volume 1 date = keywords = Alligator; Beast; Beauty; Brownie; Caliph; Cat; Christmas; Donald; Fairy; Fox; Grethel; Hans; Jack; Jackal; King; Nora; Peter; Pinocchio; Princess; Queen; Red; Thumbelina; Tom; Tommy; Tree; come; eye; good; little; look; man; mouse; story summary = "Good day," he said, nodding his wise little head. said the cat, "or we shall be starved; you, little mouse, cannot go mother said: "Boil, little pot!" So it began to cook, and she soon ate bed, than a wolf came along, knocked at the door, and said: "Little The next day the wife said: "The little men have made us rich, and we "And," said the wolf, "where does your good Grannie live, little heart, so she said: "Very well, little man, come in; but you must be "Seven at one blow!" said the little man with great pride. is a pleasant way to keep house," said little Two Eyes, and felt quite "Little Two Eyes," said the wise woman, "I will give you some good Little Two Eyes went home quickly, and said to her sister, "Dear "Come here, little one, and don''t be afraid," said the man. id = 20552 author = nan title = Roumanian Fairy Tales date = keywords = Aurora; Boy; Fairy; Friday; God; Holy; Ileane; Jack; Petru; Poor; Stan; Welwa summary = "Listen, mother!" said the dragon, when he had entered the house. "Let me tell you one thing," she said: "you must kill this man The emperor grew very thoughtful, when after a long time his sons When he stopped here to rest, the horse said: "You must know, master, ready, master," said the horse, "the Woodpecker Fairy is coming." As fowls, and went merrily on and on till he reached the old man''s house "It is I, little sister," said the prince, "I, an emperor''s son, who Ileane heard these words, said a few in reply, and then went home. prince halted and the old woman went on, like the Wood Witch, alone. "My son Petru," began the emperor, this time in a pleasant tone and "It is I, Holy Friday!" said Petru, with laboring breath, like a man "Look," she said to Petru, "an old man gave me this when I was young. id = 20652 author = nan title = Ring O'' Roses: A Nursery Rhyme Picture Book date = keywords = St. summary = To ring the bells of London Town._ Say the bells at Old Bailey. Says the great bell of Bow. _Here comes a candle to light you to bed, This little pig went to market; This little pig went to market; This little pig stayed at home; This little pig had roast beef; This little pig had none; This little pig cried "Wee, wee, wee! To fetch a pail of water; And Jill came tumbling after. Simple Simon went a-fishing There was a crooked man, and he went a crooked mile, And they all lived together in a crooked little house. Little Bo-Peep has lost her sheep, Then up she took her little crook, There was a little man, There was a little man, He went to the brook A bag-pudding the king did make, The king and queen did eat thereof, My master''s lost his fiddling-stick, For dame and doodle-doo. id = 20748 author = nan title = Favorite Fairy Tales date = keywords = Aladdin; Bear; Cat; Hansel; Jack; King; Princess; White; illustration; little summary = Snow-White peeped out of the window and said, "Good day, my good woman; soon as they saw Snow-White lying, like dead, upon the ground, they She knocked at the door, and Snow-White stretched out her head and said, "See, my children, such is the way of the world," said the Mother Duck, "Those are fine children that our good mother has," said the old Duck "Never mind, Mother," said Aladdin, "I will go and sell the old lamp When the time came for the little Princess to be christened, the King "Good people," said he, "if you do not tell the King, when he comes this walking, a little Old Woman came to the house in the wood and peeped instructions, said good-bye to the Prince and came away. old man was a good hermit, and when Jack had eaten well, he said: little girl for his dinner, said "Good morning," and trotted away. id = 20777 author = nan title = R. Caldecott''s First Collection of Pictures and Songs date = keywords = BAA; CHUCK; illustration summary = _Showing how he went father than he intended, and came safe home again._ John Gilpin''s spouse said to her dear, John Gilpin kissed his loving wife; John Gilpin at his horse''s side Away went Gilpin, neck or nought; Away went hat and wig; Away went Gilpin--who but he? "Stop, stop, John Gilpin!--Here''s the house!" Away went Gilpin, out of breath, "I came because your horse would come: Went Gilpin''s hat and wig; [Illustration: An ELEGY on the DEATH of a MAD DOG. This dog and man at first were friends; [Illustration: SORE SICKE THEY WERE AND LIKE TO DYE] [Illustration: NOW, BROTHER, said the dying man, "Now, brother," said the dying man, "Look to my children deare; "Look to my children deare; "You are the man must bring our babes "God bless you both, my children deare;" Away then went those pretty babes, [Illustration: AWAY THEN WENT THE PRETTY BABES id = 20916 author = nan title = The Arabian Nights: Their Best-known Tales date = keywords = Aladdin; Ali; Baba; Bahman; Bird; Codadad; Emeer; God; Moosa; Morgiana; Perviz; Prince; Princess; Sinbad; Sir; Solomon; african; king summary = As soon as the princess saw the devout woman, she said to her: "My good him and saluting him, said: "God prolong your days, good father, and "Good father," said the princess, "I have travelled a great way, and woman," said the sultan, "art thou worthy that I should answer thee?" come," said Aladdin, "from a man who says he is my uncle on my father''s Aladdin''s mother: "My good sister," said he, "do not be surprised at Aladdin''s mother took the lamp, and said to her son: "Here it is, but it her, and said: "Mother, let us lose no time; before the sultan and the As soon as the porters of the sultan''s palace saw Aladdin''s mother, they than are necessary," said the sultan; "come to my palace, and you shall "Well," said the sultan, "have you seen Aladdin''s palace?" "No," Aladdin had not much to tell the sultan, but only said: "When the id = 20952 author = nan title = A Jolly Jingle-Book date = keywords = HANNAH; book; illustration; little; play summary = What little children think at night, To play a little game I know!" "Let''s play you were my little girl, The wind and the water and a merry little girl-And she laughs to see the little waves come curling round her toes. Angelica Sue is a little like me. Says poor little Ned, For mamma says all little girls, if they would only try, That my little broom and I work for mamma every day. He says, "Little Partner, it''s your turn today!" They sail like little fairy boats This dear little girl Let''s cuddle down a little while before we go to play, I don''t believe she leaves a little lonely doll at home! of the happy little feet "I play by ear," says the little dear THE LITTLE BOOK PEOPLE THE LITTLE BOOK PEOPLE I think they know I love them and that''s why they come at night, id = 22043 author = nan title = The Book of the Cat date = keywords = Snowball; Whitey; cat; illustration summary = great black cat and a soft white Angora pussy. her path stood the black-and-white cat with lashing tail and flaming Snowball''s heart seemed to stand still, and she shut her eyes and waited time they sat in their now usual resting place--down at my feet on the their comfortable box of straw, while Mrs. Tabby Cat sat patiently by, Pan stalked into the library and choosing, cat-like, the one spot he Pan turned his head away and pretended to be interested in a black ant At that moment Cook went for the cream and seeing the cats started It''s a good thing I''m not a big cat. miss, Dot opened his drowsy eyes and looked around. "Mee-_you_ try it first," squeaked Dab. Dot cautiously extended a pink paw toward the beetle; it came steadily Now the kittens are almost full-grown cats, and the ground is covered id = 22335 author = nan title = Harrison''s New Nursery Picture Book date = keywords = illustration summary = NURSURY PICTURE HARRISON, DEVIZES, [Illustration: _The little Pony and his rider._] [Illustration: _The little Automaton Lady._] [Illustration: _Crusoe preparing to build a House._] [Illustration: _Crusoe rescues his man Friday._] [Illustration: _Edward and his little tame Robin._] [Illustration: _Look at my pretty new Book!_] [Illustration: _Good news from brother Sam._] [Illustration: _Crusoe cast on an uninhabited Island._] [Illustration: _Crusoe discovers the print of a foot._] [Illustration: _Robinson Crusoe firing at the Savages._] [Illustration: _Robinson Crusoe and his man Friday._] [Illustration: _Poor man! [Illustration: _Edwin on his new Rocking-Horse._] [Illustration: _Little Edward watering his Flowers._] [Illustration: _John taking leave of his Mother._] [Illustration: _Only see Brother! [Illustration: _Solemn Reflections._] [Illustration: _Poor old Man have you found a prize?_] [Illustration: _The industrious little Shopkeeper._] [Illustration: _I say Sir! [Illustration: _What! [Illustration: _Poor woman, Ma has sent you sixpence._] [Illustration: _A dreadful Hurricane._] [Illustration: _Do not venture to interfere._] [Illustration: _Fie, fie! [Illustration: Horses] id = 23352 author = nan title = Comical People date = keywords = Angora; Chanticleer; Lady; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Sir; Tom summary = Drinkwater and I were soon great friends; he took me to the Opera, of seeing the great Lord Bison introduce his sister, Lady Dorothy Zebu, knows, was a long time engaged to young Hare, who ran away from her in a rolled by, and still Sir Vane''s great struggle in life was to preserve Close by us, at the largest farm-house in the county, there lived a Mr. Chanticleer, one of the proudest and most irritable fellows I ever had "Well, sir," said Mr. Chanticleer to Tom, in an authoritative tone as endeavouring to read "The Times," and young Tom was flying home from the dignity, and Mr. Tortoshell followed with Lady Angora; Young Tom just Lady Rooke and young Mr. Gamecock was to take place in the following "You see, sir," said old Mr. Parrot, when the three had met in "''Pon honour, Sir Hyde," said his Lordship, "I really think the id = 23460 author = nan title = Abroad date = keywords = Bertie; Dennis; Mabel; Rose; illustration summary = Said he, last Easter, "I propose, for Nellie, Dennis, Mabel, Rose, The Passengers look bright, and say, "Are we not lucky in the day!" Dennis and Rose and Mabel, walking upon the deck, are gaily talking-Says Rose, to Dennis drawing nigher, "I think the wind is getting "If a gale blows, do you suppose, we shall be wrecked?" asks little Rose. "Come and buy us, quick, to-day!" Rose says--"Good-night!"--to Bertie fast asleep, He knows a long, long time ere one draws near, Children are happy with "Sister" all day, Went one day with Mamma for a long country walk, The whole day long, from morning to night, A little old man comes walking along: With little Rose and Mabel side by side; Rose and Mabel side by side;--Bertie watching while they ride. Then, I''m sorry to say, dear Nellie and May, Rose, Dennis, and Bertie id = 28198 author = nan title = A Budget of Christmas Tales by Charles Dickens and Others date = keywords = Alderman; Ben; Captain; Christmas; Cratchit; Doubledick; Heart; Joe; King; Meg; Mr.; Mrs.; New; Pete; Richard; Robin; Scrooge; Spirit; Toby; Trotty; Veck; Year; come; ghost; good summary = "Good Spirit!" said Scrooge, clasping his hands together, as he looked "I have come to bring you home, dear brother!" said the child, clapping And you''re to be a man!" said the child, opening her eyes; "and are "I am the Ghost of Christmas Present," said the Spirit: "Look upon me! "Why, bless your heart alive, my dear, how late you are!" said Mrs. Cratchit, kissing her a dozen times, and taking off her shawl and bonnet "He said that Christmas was a humbug, as I live!" cried Scrooge''s "It''s Christmas Day!" said Scrooge to himself. He knows me," said Scrooge, with his hand already on the "Listen!" said a clear and child-like voice, which Trotty thought he "She''ll come back, more''s the pity," the old man said. "Are they ready?" said the old man, who had stood like a ghost in the "About me?" said the old man. id = 28308 author = nan title = The Children''s Book of Christmas Stories date = keywords = Bennett; Christmas; Claus; Cratchit; Eve; Father; Girl; Granny; Gretchen; Hetty; Jimmy; King; Miss; Mr.; Mrs.; Patty; Peggy; Santa; Toinette; Tree; Willie; come; little summary = "Oh," said the little Mice, "how fortunate you have been, old Fir-tree!" "Only look what is still on the ugly old Christmas tree!" said he, "Oh, he''ll come," said Little Girl; "I just know he will be here before Away went Little Girl--Two Shoes, Bright Light, and all--higher and anything that you would like, Little Girl?" and good old Santa put his "Bless my soul!" he said, "where did you come from, Little Girl? "Merry Christmas, my girl," he said, "and a Happy New Year when it And it is said, dear children, that each Christmas Eve the little "COME now, my dear little stars," said Mother Moon, "and I will tell you But that particular morning when the little stars said good-night and "Then if that is so," said Mother Moon, "the time has come, my little I believed to have come from Good Father Christmas himself; but little id = 28314 author = nan title = The Yellow Fairy Book date = keywords = Dragon; Emperor; Fairy; Ferko; King; Klaus; Little; Martin; Nightingale; Prince; Princess; Queen; Ring; Thumbelina; come; illustration; soldier summary = longing for it, and said to the Mouse, ''I wanted to tell you, little great joy of the King, and the wicked mother came to no good end. Then the old woman went back to the King and said to him, ''Your joy in the castle when the Princess came back, and the old King fell Then she went away, and told the old King that the thing inside the she said good-bye to her father, and took a little money with her, and ugly old woman, who said to him, ''Good-day, dear hunter! The King was delighted, and the man said, ''I will come and fetch it in Once upon a time a great and powerful King married a lovely Princess. where the old woman got down, and turning to the Prince said, ''Just One day he came to the King and said, id = 28351 author = nan title = Dick and His Cat, and Other Tales date = keywords = Betty; Dick; Mercy; Rose; Snowdrop; Sutton; Write; illustration summary = boy named Dick Whitt-ing-ton, whose father and mother died when he was will be kind to a poor lad like me." So Dick went up to speak to the _Write:_ A poor little stray cat came to Dick. She looked at the sad face of poor Dick, and she said 2. "You had better ask him," said the father, giving his little girl a 5. "I have nothing to send," said poor Dick, looking very sad. I have no dog," said I, for I did not think of my poor friend eh?" said the old man, pushing up his glasses and looking at his little "Look, here is a little house-fly!" said Rose. 9. "Poor little fellow," said Rose, "I will not hurt him. "Poor thing!" said the little girl next her, "take it out!" As Betty said these words to Snowdrop, the old duck shook her bill, id = 29378 author = nan title = Pinafore Palace date = keywords = Cock; God; Jack; Jenny; John; King; Mother; Pussy; Robin; baby; come; good; little; seven summary = New Moon," "Do You Guess it is I," and "Baby''s Birthday," from Little Dance, little baby, and mother will sing, And you shall have a collar with a little silver bell. Said little Robin Redbreast, "Catch me if you can." "Come hither, little pussy-cat, "Come hither, then, good little boy, I hope you''ve been good, little dolly, to-day, What a dear little coverlid, mother-bird''s breast! For we shall love the little dears, Good little fairies would come when I call; Cock Robin said: "My little dears, But Mother says the little birds Little baby dear, good-night. Little baby dear, good-night. "Come, little leaves," said the wind one day, 151 "Come, little leaves," said the wind one day, 151 Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn, 42 Little Boy Blue, come blow your horn, 42 Little Robin Redbreast sat upon a tree, 33 Little Robin Redbreast sat upon a tree, 33 id = 29672 author = nan title = Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales date = keywords = God; Golik; Ivan; Tremsin; Tsar; Tsarivna; Wind; little; look; man; thou summary = little old man.--"Who art thou, then?" asked the father.--"I am Oh, Oh!"--"And what dost thou want, O man?" asked Oh.--"I have come," said The third year also passed away, and the man came again to find Oh. He went on and on till there met him an old man all as white as milk, and blood."--"Hearken, then!" said the old man; "when thou dost go to The Tsar went out to him and said, "What dost thou want, old But the man went to the Wind and said, "Hail to thee, O Wind!"--"Good So the man came to the Wind for the third time and said, "Wilt thou man came to his rich brother and said, "Hail to thee, brother; God asked the rich brother.--The poor man said, "My wife prays thee, and thee, and we''ll poison thy brother."--Then she went home and said to looked round and said, "Well for thee, little Tsar Novishny, that thou id = 29939 author = nan title = The Chinese Fairy Book date = keywords = Dragon; Dschang; Dsing; Great; Heavens; King; Kung; Liu; Lord; Mother; Mountain; Notscha; Queen; River; Sea; Sun; Tang; Yang summary = One day his friend said to him: "My father is sure to want to reward And one day the mother said to her daughters: "Take good care of Mother has come home!" But they looked out through a crack and said: the Heavens on the Dragon-Tiger Mountain meets the gods at all times. The ancient man said: "How much money would you need in order to live The spirits of the Yellow River are called Dai Wang--Great King. Once upon a time, in the old days, there lived a young man by the name the old man and he said: "Little one, something may be made of you! One day his mother was angry and said: "My son has a wife, and yet I Said they: "It is well that you have come back again, great king! Said the Dragon-King: "But that is the rod which the Great Yu used id = 30020 author = nan title = The Matsuyama Mirror date = keywords = illustration summary = They had one child, a little daughter, whom they both loved with It was too far for the mother and her little baby to go, you see," said the husband, proud of knowing something that his wife first time she had ever seen the reflection of her own pretty face. lovely, the mother kept the mirror carefully hidden away, fearing that been, and knew nothing of her own good looks, or of the mirror which When I am gone, promise me that you will look into this mirror every days, but the beautiful young mother of long ago. joy was to be able to look in the mirror and say; "Mother, I have been Seeing her every night and morning, without fail, look into the mirror, "Father," she said, "I look in the mirror every day to see my dear mother and to talk with her." Then she id = 30024 author = nan title = The Fisher-Boy Urashima date = keywords = Urashima summary = that tortoises always live a thousand years,--at least Japanese The next thing that happened was that Urashima went to sleep in his am the daughter of the Sea-God, and I live with my father in the Dragon if you like; and we will live happily together for a thousand years in So Urashima took one oar, and the Sea-God''s daughter took the other; and Dragon Palace where the Sea-God lived and ruled as King over all the So Urashima promised to take great care of the box, and not to open it Then it suddenly flashed across Urashima''s mind that the Sea-God''s that his three years in the Sea-God''s Palace had really been hundreds box, he should never be able to go to the Sea-God''s Palace again. Wouldn''t you like to go and see the Dragon Palace beyond the waves, where the Sea-God lives and rules as King over the Dragons and