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15977But now that Jack has thrown the stone, can not you set him the example of overcoming evil with good?
15977Could n''t I?
15977HAVE YOU SEEN MY DARLING NESTLINGS?
15977No, we ca n''t do that, Frank, for to- morrow is Sunday, and grandmother does not let us go into the woods on Sunday; oh, what shall we do?
15977Oh, have you naught to tell me To ease my aching breast, About my tender offspring, That I left within my nest? 15977 Then what makes you look so sober?"
15977What''ll you do?
15977Who did this?
15977Why do you not eat your supper, children?
15977Fanny was looking very serious, when Frank said:"Are you tired, sister?
15977Her grandmother told her that that would not be right; and Fanny said very earnestly,"Why not, grandmother?
15977Oh, could n''t you get just one of those little birdies for me, Frank?"
15977Why did n''t you think then how you''d feel if you''d been the bird?--ha?"
15977Would n''t that be an errand of mercy?"
18256''Hear, mother?'' 18256 ''Well, Lizzie, what did you hear?''
18256After they had played awhile they came to me, and I said to them,''Children, what do you hear?'' 18256 Ca n''t you spare me a pair, when these little ones have grown bigger?"
18256Did you ever hear the old rhyme, children? 18256 Did you ever see a cuckoo, grandma?"
18256Do n''t toads spit poison?
18256Do n''t wasps make honey?
18256Do nightingales sing only at night, Tom?
18256Do the woods seem very dreary to you in the winter, aunt?
18256Do you think it is a good thing to be able to smell so very much, grandmamma?
18256Have you a blackbird''s egg?
18256He knows we are talking about him-- Don''t you, old Grip?
18256How are the red starts getting on?
18256How can sound show itself in a face, grandmamma?
18256How many bees do you think there were, grandpapa?
18256I will take care of Annie,said grandpapa.--"You wo n''t be afraid in my arms, will you, my little pet, even if some bees do settle on you?
18256I wonder how he manages to do it?
18256If wasps do n''t store up honey for the winter, what do they live upon when there are no insects about?
18256Of what use can they be to the plants?
18256Suppose the queen dies, what do the bees do then, grandpapa?
18256Was anybody stung when this nest was taken?
18256What are those men doing?
18256What birds have those men been catching?
18256What did you put on, grandma?
18256What do you mean, Charley?
18256What have you there, Jack? 18256 What is it made of?"
18256What is that pretty little flower?
18256What is that?
18256Where have they swarmed?
18256Why do flowers want insects?
18256Why does not the cuckoo build a nest for herself?
18256Why not?
18256_ You_ hived them, grandmamma? 18256 And now, Master Jack, how do you think these birds paid back your grandma for all her kindness? 18256 At last he exclaimed,Grandmamma, do look; is n''t that a beautiful white fleecy cloud?"
18256But how do they get the wax for their cells?
18256First of all they had a run round the garden, peeped into the greenhouse, and said"How do you do?"
18256Grandmamma called to them not to stay out too long; but they said,"May we pick you a little nosegay first?
18256It will split down his back, and then he will draw his legs out of it.--And you''ll have a nice new suit complete, wo n''t you, old Toady?"
18256Shade and sunshine, flower and tree; Running waters swift and clear, And the harvests of the year.-- Tell me, Ears, what ye have heard?
18256Shall I tell you?
18256The gardener was working near, and he said,"Master Jack, did you ever see a wasp''s nest?"
18256The ground was covered with bits of flowers.--Do you know Mrs. Jones who lives on the green, Master Jack?"
18256Then as to the pease-- you like pease, do n''t you, Master Jack?
18256V._ HIVING THE BEES._"Busy bee, busy bee, where do you go?"
18256What is the most important part of the flower?"
18256What_ is_ there to hear?''
18256When Aunt Lizzie returned she said,"These are all wild flowers here.--You know that one?"
18256Who would ever guess what a man was like by seeing a mummy?
18256_ THE SIX CLOSED DOORS._"Say what is it, Eyes, ye see?
18256asked Jack;"and what have they got in those packages?"
18256what does this mean?"
18256what is that?"
7027''Are Joe and Henry friends of yours?'' 7027 ''Are you sure?''
7027''But whom shall I ask for, when I arrive?'' 7027 ''Charles,''said the druggist one day,''do you remember the day you sorted bolts and nails for me?''
7027''Now, Mother,''said Alfred angrily,''why do you ask me to do that, when you know I want to get started early? 7027 ''Oh, do I?''
7027''See, Mother,''said Alfred,''is n''t this a nice string of trout?'' 7027 ''There, there, little girl,''said Mother,''what has happened?
7027''Well, well,''said Grandma kindly,''is this Daisy and Dan? 7027 ''Where''s Marion?''
7027''Who got me out of the water?'' 7027 ''Why should I keep that lazy beast any longer?''
7027''Would n''t you like to have a ball and bat?'' 7027 About another bee?"
7027And what did my little girl like best of all?
7027And who is going to get stung tonight?
7027Are n''t they lovely?
7027But ca n''t you keep them out?
7027But why would n''t you take this one?
7027But you''ll tell us a story first, wo n''t you, Grandma?
7027Did n''t they ever change into good men?
7027Did you ever hear such a wonderful song?
7027Do they sting, like the bees in the orchard?
7027Do you want us to leave you at home all alone? 7027 Does he mean that_ we_ can name him?"
7027Grandma,said Don,"what kind of bee will you tell us about tonight?"
7027How do you know?
7027If they had come with us to Grandpa''s, they would not have been so lonesome, would they, Joyce?
7027Is n''t he cute?
7027Is n''t the grass nice and soft here?
7027Is that the end of the story?
7027It''s story time, is n''t it?
7027Noticing that Willie''s clothes were badly worn, the gentleman said,''Will you not let me give you some money to buy clothes?'' 7027 Now,"said Grandpa,"you see why I wanted the fence between you and those hogs, do n''t you?
7027O Don,she whispered,"do you think we can get it?"
7027Oh, Don,cried Joyce,"what shall we call him?"
7027Put plenty of them in our lunch- basket tomorrow, wo n''t you, Grandma? 7027 Then politeness means kindness, does n''t it, Grandma?"
7027Was it the queen bee that stung me?
7027Wh-- where am I?
7027What did you enjoy most of all, during your vacation?
7027What do we hear about tonight?
7027What do you want to do today, children?
7027What is it?
7027What is the Milky Way, Grandma?
7027What was the bee''s name, Grandma?
7027Where_ are_ you?
7027Which one?
7027Why did you put those little pigs in the pen?
7027Why not?
7027Why, he said it just now-- didn''t you, Daddy?
7027Why, you like honey, do n''t you, dear?
7027Will you help me to get to the lily?
7027Will you make us a kite, Grandpa?
7027Without a saddle?
7027''But, my good friend- what do you know about it?''
7027''Milton,''he said,''did you latch the gate when you came in this afternoon?''
7027''What is it, son?''
7027''Where have I met you before, my friend-- and what can I do for you now?''
7027And there stood old Ned, looking at them as if to say,"How did you like your bath?"
7027Are you sure, children, that you still want to go to Grandma''s?"
7027Bee Helpful[ Illustration]"What are you going to do with that rope?"
7027But that would take quite a while; and what should they do, while they were waiting?
7027Can you forgive me?''
7027Did you find anything in the chest besides bolts and nails, Henry?''
7027Do n''t you hear that old rooster telling you to get up?
7027Do n''t you think it would pay to always be kind to the animals?''
7027Do you remember it?''
7027Have you ever noticed how gentle Grandpa is with all his animals?"
7027He was astonished when a gentleman came up to him and said courteously,''Is this Reverend Sutherland?''
7027Holding out his hand, he asked in a feeble voice,''Is this Reverend Sutherland?''
7027They drew their chairs close to hers, and she began:"It was to be a story about a bee, was n''t it?
7027Two or three men came running; and they worked over Willie, until at last he opened his blue eyes and asked faintly,''Where am I?''
7027What do I owe you for your trouble?''
7027What kind?"
7027What shall I do next?''
7027What shall I do?''
7027What''s his name, Grandma?"
7027Who was in trouble, they wondered?
7027Why do n''t you let me throw them all away?
7027Will you come with me?''
7027Would you mind stopping long enough to wash the dishes and clean up the kitchen for me?''
44123And are you truly sorry, Gracie?
44123And we''ll ask mamma and Aunt Annie, wo n''t we, Maggie?
44123And what color besides is he?
44123And you have said all this to Miss Ashton, perhaps?
44123Are not Maggie and Bessie to try with us too?
44123Are you going to beg her pardon?
44123Are you mad with me?
44123Are you not going to let me come out, then, mamma?
44123Better than any one else?
44123Black or white?
44123But ca n''t people like children and be glad they are going to have a nice time, even if they do n''t have any in their own homes?
44123But tell us, Fanny,said Lily Norris,"why do n''t you like her so very much?"
44123But what then?
44123But,said Dora,"if people give you money, why do n''t you take that to buy your materials?"
44123Ca n''t your mamma? 44123 Can I ask Gracie once again?"
44123Can he talk?
44123Can you not tell me what it is? 44123 Did Hattie bring you any message from Miss Ashton?"
44123Did n''t you like him?
44123Did she say so?
44123Did you find you had undertaken too much, Maggie, my dear?
44123Do n''t I know history better than any of you?
44123Do n''t I know what Fanny said to me? 44123 Do n''t that make you mad?"
44123Do n''t you think it was so very wicked in me then?
44123Do n''t you try to cut off little girls''hair?
44123Do you mean He would want you to tell it?
44123Does he eat hay?
44123Does he have four feets?
44123Does he live in the stable?
44123Does something provoke you or trouble you, Maggie, dear?
44123Fanny did not act as if she thought we''d like her cousin Hattie very much, did she?
44123For what?
44123Gracie and Bessie,she said,"are you here?
44123Gracie, dear,she said, coming closer to her little friend and putting her arms about her neck,"something does trouble you, does n''t it?
44123Gracie,said her mother,"can you remember exactly what you said about Maggie?"
44123Has she finished her education, and is she never going to school any more?
44123Hattie,said Gracie, drawing her"intimate friend"into a corner during recess,"did you tell Maggie Bradford what I said about her being Queen twice?"
44123Hattie,said Nellie suddenly, fixing her eyes searchingly on the little girl she addressed,"what put that idea of the fair into your head?"
44123Have n''t you to pay your missionary money to our box yet?
44123Have you seen her mat?
44123Have you told a story?
44123He is a nice, pleasant gentleman, is he not?
44123How are you, Polly?
44123How is Miss Ashton unjust?
44123How long is she going to keep you up here?
44123How many of you,continued the old lady,"are able to do worsted work nicely?"
44123How sober you look, Maggie; what are you thinking about?
44123I did n''t,pouted Hattie again;"and we did talk about it together, did n''t we, Maggie?"
44123I will, mamma,said Gracie;"but-- but-- I suppose Nellie and the other children must be told?"
44123I?
44123In this city?
44123Is he blat or white?
44123Is he good or bad?
44123Is n''t she lovely? 44123 Is she alive now?"
44123Is she nice?
44123Is that your Jessie?
44123Is there any thing especially wrong just now, Gracie?
44123Is your mother going to make you something for the fair?
44123Maggie again?
44123Maggie is used to it, and she makes the prettiest queen, so we''d rather have her; would n''t we, girls?
44123Maggie,said Belle,"you do n''t seem very interested; why do n''t you talk about the fair and give us new ideas, as you''most always do?"
44123Male or female?
44123Male or female?
44123Mamma,said Gracie, in a tone of some offence,"you''d never think that Hattie could make_ me_ learn to tell stories, do you?
44123Miss Ashton, do you think you could let us do it?
44123Old or young?
44123Polly, where is the naughty child?
44123Shall you ever be able to forgive me, mamma?
44123That was good of her,said Gracie;"did she get all the money she wanted for him?"
44123Then you think Gracie is conceited and thinks a great deal of herself, do you?
44123Was everybody saying ugly things about me to- day, and talking as if I was as wicked as a murderer?
44123Was she good or bad, Maggie?
44123Was the little boy frightened?
44123Well,said Dora,"we''ll speak to Mrs. Howard about it, and see what she says: wo n''t we, Gracie?"
44123What did Fanny say?
44123What does Polly want?
44123What is it? 44123 What is it?
44123What is it?
44123What is it?
44123What is the matter, Belle?
44123What is this, my little girls; what is the trouble?
44123What of that? 44123 What shall I do?
44123What shall we play now?
44123What things?
44123What was she celebrated for?
44123What was that?
44123What will she do, I wonder,she said to herself;"will she tell mamma?
44123What would you do if you had, Bessie?
44123What would you do, Bessie?
44123What_ have_ I done?
44123What_ shall_ I do, Bessie?
44123Where could we have it?
44123Where did she live?
44123Where does he live?
44123Where''s that ink- spot? 44123 Where''s your master, Polly?"
44123Who do you love, Polly?
44123Who do you think_ is_ the best child in all the school?
44123Who then?
44123Who''s that gentleman, Lily?
44123Who?
44123Why did ye all run that way? 44123 Why did you not stop for me this morning?"
44123Why do n''t we make some one else May Queen this year?
44123Why is she going away?
44123Why is she going?
44123Why, do n''t you see?
44123Why?
44123Would n''t it be too cold to have the fair on the piazza?
44123Would you do an old man a kindness, and give him his stick, little Miss?
44123Would you like to do one of the mats?
44123Would you like to take this also, Maggie, dear?
44123All agreed and Nellie asked,--"Was she celebrated for her beauty and her misfortunes?"
44123And Gracie; was she not just as bad, perhaps even worse?
44123And the question arose and was eagerly discussed, who was to be the munificent purchaser?
44123Bound for a frolic?
44123But could she with this uncertainty of how much or how little mamma knew?
44123But where was Bessie?
44123Can we call her to you?"
44123Could n''t ye stop a minute to help an old man?"
44123Could n''t you tell me what it is, and let me see if I could comfort you?
44123Did n''t Bessie come?"
44123Did n''t I give you a fright, though?"
44123Did n''t I play you two geese a nice trick, though?
44123Did n''t he try to take your hair?
44123Did you ever see such a doll?"
44123Did you take me for_ that_ fellow?
44123Do n''t you remember, Gracie, that time you lost your prize composition and we found it in the drawer of the hall- table?"
44123Do n''t you think we could arrange it so, Gracie?
44123Do you know any reason why she should have done so?"
44123Gracie started, partly in astonishment, partly in dismay; for what must she do now?
44123Gracie, did Miss Ashton send word to your mother and ask her to punish you?"
44123Has Gracie been saying any thing unkind to you?"
44123How could she lower herself so in the eyes of her schoolmates?
44123How dare you do it?"
44123How do you know what Fanny said to me?"
44123How is that?"
44123Howard?"
44123Indeed, how should she?
44123Let''s see; Gracie has only two more rows done than Nellie; no, Nellie has two more done than Gracie-- oh!--why-- this is Gracie''s, is n''t it?
44123Maggie, will you have one?"
44123Mamma would not have allowed her to see Hattie, she knew, if she had been at home; and must she send her away?
44123Mrs. Howard thought it probable they would have"a rush"of customers, and who should know better than she?
44123My little lady, they have him fast in jail, as he deserves; but how did you ever think I would do a thing like that?"
44123Now this was seemingly a most innocent conversation; was it not?
44123Oh, Hattie, did you take it out?
44123She felt as if she could not bear this any longer, as if she must tell, must confess what she had done; and yet-- how?
44123Then Belle turned, and exclaimed,--"Where''s Bessie?
44123Then tiny feet pattered along the hall, and little May''s voice sounded through her closed door,--"Am oo dood now, Dacie?
44123This was seconded by Lily''s voice calling from without,"Why do n''t you make haste?
44123Was it possible?
44123Was the old man really in trouble, and unable to reach his stick?
44123Was there really such a difference between her work and Nellie''s that it was so easily detected?
44123Was this the character her self- love was earning for her?
44123We''m doin out, Dacie; am oo most dood?
44123What did you say to Miss Ashton?"
44123What has happened?
44123What is it?"
44123What was his name?"
44123What will mamma say, and papa too?"
44123What would mamma say, what would all say if they only knew?
44123Where''s Bessie?"
44123Where''s my Bessie?"
44123Who was it, I say?"
44123Who''ll go out?"
44123Will you not come down and have some supper, Gracie?"
44123Would Hattie have done as much for her or for any one else?
44123Would n''t you feel awfully, Bessie, if you had done it?"
44123Would n''t you, Maggie?"
44123You have not let any one help you with it, have you?"
44123_ A GUILTY CONSCIENCE._ If Gracie had been an unhappy and miserable child before, what was she now with all this load upon her conscience?
44123_ JESSIE AND HER GRANDFATHER._ Where was Bessie?
44123answered the old man surprised;"and why would I do that?
44123asked Bessie, while at the same moment Dora said,--"Why do n''t you find some work and earn money that way?"
44123can we go and see him?"
44123could she really hope that the note had not been one of complaint of her conduct?
44123did n''t I take you in?
44123exclaimed Lily, indignation taking the place of her alarm,"were you tricking us?
44123said Gracie,"how did you come up here?
44123said Lily,"what do you talk to that proudy about it for?
44123she asked, coming up the stairs to them; then, seeing Belle''s still distressed and tear- stained face she inquired,"Belle, darling, what is wrong?"
44123she thought, or was this only a trap to catch her, and deprive her of her curls?
44123what is the matter?"
44123what shall I do?
44123what shall I do?
44123who, the fortunate possessor?
15954A box?
15954A little girl five years old do dishes?
15954A present for me?
15954All right,agreed John,"but may I come and see them sometimes, Grandfather?"
15954All right,said Grandfather,"do you want one too, Pussy?"
15954All the night, just like I do at home,answered Mary Jane,"except one time when they bumped something into my bed-- what was it, do you''spose?"
15954And are n''t there any hills before we get to your house?
15954And may I take them down to the house?
15954And now do we work here?
15954And pick flowers for my grandmother, too?
15954And that little girl''s me?
15954And what do you say to him when he asks you that?
15954And what do you say to me?
15954And what else have we here?
15954And where''s the picnic?
15954Another Bob?
15954Are n''t you glad that big thing hit me?
15954Are they all_ yours_, Grandmother?
15954Are you going to show it to me?
15954Are you''fraid it''ll get away, is that why you lock the gate?
15954But I suppose you would n''t care to go?
15954But did n''t you say they ate the garden?
15954But he''s way out in the barn,cried Mary Jane who was fairly dancing with eagerness she was so anxious to see the surprise;"ca n''t I get a chair?"
15954But how did they get in?
15954But how do you get the money?
15954But what''s the matter?
15954Can I do it again?
15954Can you climb up a ladder?
15954Can you do it?
15954Carry five?
15954Could I earn some too?
15954Could I play with them someday?
15954Could I really?
15954Could n''t we get them back again?
15954Did it come on a train like I did?
15954Did n''t they like our house we made for them?
15954Did she do''em just like me?
15954Did she show it to you?
15954Did we frighten you first thing, Puss?
15954Did you give them their spending money?
15954Did you put your breakfast on your chairs? 15954 Do n''t they want anything to drink either?"
15954Do this winter?
15954Do with them?
15954Do you happen to know any little girl around here who wants to work with me today?
15954Does it have to be ready before we do it?
15954Does rain make you feel like you wanted somebody right close?
15954Does your mother think you''re old enough to know how to use one?
15954Earn it?
15954First, of course, we''ll get breakfast-- wouldn''t you like fresh corn bread and maple syrup?
15954Go where?
15954Good for you,said Grandfather,"and by the way, Mother, have you told her where she''s going to- night?"
15954Got you hunting eggs already?
15954Got your coat?
15954Have n''t you enough animal friends as it is? 15954 Hello, Pussy; you up?"
15954How about some baked apples?
15954How do you feel?
15954How do you pick berries?
15954How do you?
15954How many did you think there were?
15954How old are you?
15954How''ll I do it?
15954How''s the circus lady?
15954How?
15954I saw you talking with Frances and Helen; did you like your new friends, dear?
15954I think she''ll like it and that she ought to go,said Mr. Merrill promptly;"suppose we start her the first of October?"
15954I''m five,replied Mary Jane,"how old are you?"
15954I''m seven, only I''m not very big for seven so you would n''t guess it,said Frances,"do you go to school?"
15954Is he going to stay for breakfast?
15954Is it alive?
15954Is it big as me?
15954Is it brown or gray?
15954Is she up there yet, Bob?
15954Is that so?
15954Is there another handkerchief around here somewhere?
15954It''s a beautiful cake, Grandfather, see?
15954It_ is_ breakfast time, is n''t it, Grandmother?
15954Just like I scrub my hands?
15954Matter where?
15954May I buy one too, Grandfather?
15954May he go with me to the barn?
15954May we feed them all?
15954Me? 15954 Not even a hint?"
15954Not ready?
15954Now can you set the table?
15954Now will you tell us?
15954Now you''ll have to tell us, wo n''t he, Grandmother?
15954Now, Mary Jane,said Grandmother briskly,"what would you like to play while I do the dishes?"
15954Now, how long will it take you to dress, my dear?
15954Oh, could I really?
15954Oh, is it, Mother?
15954Oh, my no,replied Grandmother,"before breakfast?
15954Pick out some frys, should we?
15954Rainy? 15954 Rainy?"
15954See that?
15954See those nibbled off carrots?
15954See those woods, girls?
15954See, Grandmother?
15954See? 15954 Shall we look at the animals again?"
15954She''s an awful_ big_ cow, is n''t she, Grandfather?
15954So my little girl learned something as well as had a good time to- night, did she?
15954Sure not,agreed the porter, and then by way of keeping up the conversation, he added,"Like to ride on a train?"
15954That''s funny,said Mary Jane,"more what?"
15954That''s funny,she exclaimed;"what ails the child?"
15954The moon?
15954Then shall we go down''to the sitting- room?
15954Then what is it?
15954There now,said Grandfather after she handed it to him,"how''s that?"
15954They wo n''t hurt you,laughed Frances,"see?
15954They would n''t steal your garden, would they?
15954Think so, dear?
15954Those two bundles wrapped up in brown paper and tied and everything?
15954We wo n''t,said Mary Jane and she clutched hers tightly in her hand,"and may we buy anything we want?"
15954Well, what did you think of the sociable?
15954Were they what you were hunting, Grandfather?
15954What are we doing and where are we going and who''s the thief?
15954What are we going to do to- day, Grandmother?
15954What could I do?
15954What do you think they are?
15954What do you want money for?
15954What do you want to do about it, children?
15954What do you want to get?
15954What does she mean?
15954What is it we''re going to do?
15954What is it-- a strawberry sociable?
15954What is it?
15954What is there to do?
15954What we going to do to- morrow, Pussy?
15954What you talking about, Father?
15954What''s the matter out there?
15954What''s the matter?
15954What''s the surprise, Grandmother?
15954What--began Mary Jane as she watched Grandmother''s hands busy folding,"what''s it going to be?"
15954Where are my bunnies?
15954Where is it?
15954Where''ll we hunt?
15954Where''s the moon?
15954Where, Grandfather?
15954Who is she?
15954Why did n''t you bring your best dress so you could wear it to- night?
15954Will he grunt?
15954Will it be big?
15954Will it be brown or gray?
15954Will they go in my hand?
15954Will they stay here while we''re gone?
15954Will you, Grandmother, really truly?
15954Wo n''t she know that we''ll take good care of them?
15954Wo n''t that be fun,said Grandmother approvingly,"but how are you going to carry them?"
15954Yes,replied Grandfather in surprise;"do n''t yours?"
15954Yes?
15954You''re just teasing, are n''t you, Grandfather?
15954Your roads all know where they''re going, do n''t they?
15954''"Well,"said Grandfather smilingly, as he slowed the car down,"what do you think about that yourself?"
15954And immediately, would you believe it?
15954And when may I wash my face and you put on my hair ribbon?"
15954Are those the surprise?"
15954Are we going to a circus?"
15954Are you hungry, Mary Jane?"
15954But what do you want your money for, dear?"
15954By myself?"
15954Can I really truly earn some money?"
15954Do n''t you want to come and eat some cake crumbs now?"
15954Do n''t you want to see more of the farm?"
15954Do you know what potatoes look like?"
15954Get dinner?
15954Grandmother Hodges saw him and supposed Mary Jane was with him so she called kindly,"Did you find the basket, dear?"
15954Grandmother jumped up and hurried to the kitchen and Grandfather said,"Well, is n''t it too bad it''s a rainy day?"
15954HOME AGAIN"Would you speak to her, doctor?"
15954Had anything happened?
15954Have you your basket?"
15954How about chicken and biscuits and apple dumplings and cream?"
15954How did you sleep?"
15954How would you like to make her some blackberry jam?
15954I wonder if it opens?"
15954I''m all through my dessert; may I please be excused, Grandmother?"
15954In a second he was back and what do you suppose he did?
15954Is n''t she a good one, John?"
15954Is your mother here, too, Mary Jane?"
15954MARY JANE''S FAMILY"Is it a chicken?"
15954Make it the day before she comes?"
15954May I go now?"
15954May I have these funny little ones?
15954May I make her a cake, Grandmother?
15954May I pick them out?
15954Me?
15954Now turn the box on its long side, so; and climb on it; then--""What''s that noise?"
15954Now what in the world was coming?
15954Right in the middle of a fine story, Grandfather came into the room and asked,"Is n''t there going to be any dinner to- day?"
15954See?
15954See?"
15954Shall we get it, Mary Jane?"
15954Shall we open this first, Mary Jane?"
15954She opened it out and what_ do_ you suppose she saw down in the bottom of that basket?
15954So the minute she was through with her apple dumplings, Mary Jane asked,"And now, please, may I get the eggs?"
15954THE GARDEN THIEF"What are we doing, Grandfather?"
15954The little white church with the steeple and the green blinds?"
15954Then we''ll-- by the way, Mary Jane,"she asked suddenly,"what have you in those two packages in your trunk?"
15954These that are all by their lonesomes in the corner?"
15954They played and they hunted eggs and they rode on the cow; yes, that can be done, did n''t you ever try it?
15954We''ll not wait for any sleepy baggage men-- not when Grandmother and hot griddle cakes and honey are waiting for us, will we?"
15954Well, Pussy, what shall we do with them?"
15954Well, then, dear,"she added kindly,"if you do n''t know a children''s thing to do, how about a grown folks''thing?"
15954What are they?"
15954What do you think, Father?"
15954What do you think?"
15954What would you do with more?
15954What''s that?"
15954Where''ll we go?"
15954Who''s getting dinner?"
15954Why did Mother send those?
15954Why did n''t I think of that before?"
15954Why do n''t you save it for her Christmas gift?
15954Wo n''t that be fun?"
15954Would n''t it make a good one?"
15954Would she?
15954Would you like that?"
15954You''ll have something to tell your sister about when she comes now, wo n''t you?"
15954asked Mrs. Merrill,"how old are you?"
15954cried Mary Jane eagerly,"may I have any ones?
15954cried Mary Jane happily,"and then you go out and get them in a basket just like mother told me she used to do?
15954cried Mary Jane happily,"how big is he?"
15954cried Mary Jane,"where did she take them?"
15954exclaimed Grandmother,"where have you been all morning?
15954exclaimed Mary Jane happily,"am I really big enough?"
15954exclaimed Mary Jane,"and will it be pretty like my Easter rabbits?"
15954exclaimed Mary Jane,"could we?"
15954exclaimed the little girl happily,"is there a grown- up folks''thing I can do?"
15954exclaimed the little girl,"what are they?"
15954he asked,"and your hat and your-- everything?"
15954he exclaimed as he laid it in front of the children,"you may unroll that and see if you can tell what it is?
15954replied Grandfather;"those are only a couple of wild crab trees-- they do look pretty full of bloom as they are, do n''t they?
15954said Frances, looking scornfully at the burr Alice held up for her to see;"there''s a million over there-- see?
15954she asked eagerly,"can you tell me now?"
15954she asked,"or shall we read what the other one says?"
15954she exclaimed, for she saw in a minute what Mary Jane meant,"that noise?"
15954she exclaimed,"and you did it all yourself?"
15954she exclaimed,"could we take them home?"
16954A friend, eh? 16954 A snake!--Oh, sister, can it be a snake?"
16954And are you going to take us straight home, then?
16954And did n''t you come to look for us, then? 16954 And have you got it there, then?"
16954And how will ye do that, I''d like to know, my young master?
16954And if those days bring nothing, what_ are_ we to think-- what are we to do?
16954And is there no village nearer?
16954And of course when we know all the good comes from God, it''s only_ sense_ to pray to Him, is n''t it?
16954And shall us see Grandpapa and Grandmamma to- day?
16954And so you are off somewhere? 16954 And the boy and his mother?
16954And what''s it called?
16954And where would we run to?
16954And which way do you go now?
16954And who''s Diana?
16954And why have you taken off my chemise, Diana? 16954 And you wo n''t take us to that man?"
16954And, Barbara, you had no reason for coming to see me? 16954 Are there no dogs about?
16954Are there only two like that?
16954Are ye a- going out of yer mind?
16954Are ye a- going to take them home?
16954Are you crazed, girl?
16954Are you going to let her go off?
16954Are you still sleepy?
16954At your service, and is there anything I can do for you?
16954Bruvver,said Pamela at last,"do n''t you fink it''s because us has said our prayers such many many times?"
16954Bruvver,said Pamela, who had been the first to rouse up,"are you awake?
16954Bruvver,she began again,"how can you say that?
16954But I ca n''t eat this, can you, sister?
16954But Tim too?
16954But how could you stop him?
16954But if it would make them let Tim come wif us?
16954But is that near your home?
16954But is there canals near your place?
16954But you''re sure Grandmamma is n''t_ dead_?
16954But, sister, how can us go home? 16954 But-- would you see Mrs. Twiss, ma''am?
16954Can they be speaking of a field of battle?
16954Can you?
16954Come back you brats, will ye?
16954Could n''t you fink it was Toby?
16954Could n''t you run home quick to tell Grandpapa and Grandmamma where us is?
16954D''ye think I''m going to waste any more time on such brats and their nonsense? 16954 Did he really?"
16954Did n''t you miss it when you took the tray down?
16954Did n''t yours, bruvver?
16954Did you mean Toby too?
16954Did you never tear your gowns when you were a little missy, Grandmamma?
16954Do you fink they cost much-- bowls like these?
16954Do you fink you should take_ all_ the money?
16954Do you really think now,she said,"that it''s any good praying for a wild gipsy girl like me?"
16954Do you think I''d tell a story? 16954 Had you done anyfing naughty?"
16954Have you come to look for us, dear Barbara? 16954 Have you seen one of the china bowls anywhere about, you or Miss Pamela, Master Duke?"
16954He''s never gone and dared to hit the little lady?
16954He_ knowed_ us was here-- he did, did n''t he? 16954 Home to our own dear Grandpapa and Grandmamma?"
16954How white you look, my poor Barbara-- and-- why, what''s the matter with Toby? 16954 I may call you''my good children''to- night, I hope?"
16954I wonder if the birds would cover us up wif leaves,said Pamela dreamily,"like those little children long ago?"
16954Indeed, how can that be?
16954Is it a river?
16954Is it a very long walk, do you think, Tim?
16954Is it because poor Nurse is ill that you seem in such low spirits?
16954Is it possible that she-- she is so shrewd and sensible-- can she have heard anything do you think, Dymock?
16954Is n''t it a good thought?
16954Is n''t there another shawl as''d do for the boy? 16954 Is this the Sandle''ham road?
16954Just you listen to me, girl, will ye?
16954Master and missy, do n''t you know me? 16954 May n''t us come out a little bit, even if it is dark?
16954Missy, missy dear, would I do such a thing?
16954My precious darlings!--my dear little master and missy!--and has old Barbara found you after all? 16954 Now, then, is not that a nice little treat for my two good children?"
16954Oh where can it be?
16954Oh, bruvver, are n''t you glad?
16954Oh, my master and missy, why did I leave you? 16954 Oh, who can say But that this dream may yet come true?"
16954Out o''here,why should n''t he get out of here?
16954Pamela,he whispered, in what he meant to be a very low whisper indeed;"Oh, sister, are you dead?"
16954Please, sir,said the boy without waiting to be asked what he wanted,"could you tell me the nearest way to Sandle''ham?
16954Poor things,said Pamela,"are you tired and hungry?
16954Shall I have to go home to Grandmamma with this nugly old petticoat and no frock?
16954Shall you eat all yours up, bruvver?
16954Shall you?
16954Stop that screaming, will ye?
16954Stop that, d''ye hear? 16954 Supposing-- supposing, sister, us did n''t tell Grandmamma just this time, and us would never,_ never_ not listen to that speaking inside us again?"
16954That''s a knowing little chap you''ve got with you, neighbour Twiss,he said;"he favours the one at the Lodge, does he not?"
16954Then is us never to run away? 16954 Then what can us do?"
16954Then what did you steal them for? 16954 Then why do n''t you help us to run away, Tim?"
16954Then, ma''am, if you please, would it be better for me not to come no further? 16954 There they are,"it seemed to say,"and could anything be lovelier?
16954This here is new to you, no doubt?
16954Tim, Tim-- where is Tim? 16954 Tim,"said Duke again,"is he not going to take us home to- night?"
16954Us promised to stay here, did n''t us?
16954Was there summat in it?
16954We''ve the very thing-- it is strange, to be sure, that I should have just what the little master wants, is n''t it?
16954Well, what is it, Dymock?
16954Well, what now?
16954Well, what''s that you were saying?
16954What are ye a- doing with the little master and missy?
16954What are you waiting there for?
16954What can us do?
16954What do you know of the man? 16954 What do you mean?
16954What do you say to that?
16954What does he want to do with us? 16954 What for will you not let me play with them a bit?"
16954What for-- just because they like it?
16954What have you been about, you good- for- nothing?
16954What is it you''ve got to say?
16954What is it, Toby?
16954What is it?
16954What is that shining down there, Tim?
16954What old woman?
16954What shall us say if Grandpapa and Grandmamma ask if us have eaten all our bread and milk?
16954What was it?
16954What''s a pal?
16954What''s in the basket?
16954What''s it called?
16954What''s the matter, Biddy?
16954What''s the matter?
16954What''s to be done, then?
16954What''s your name? 16954 What, without the bowl?"
16954What?
16954When it''s quite, quite dark,continued Duke,"and when Mick and them all are asleep, do n''t you think us might run away, Tim?"
16954Where do you fink it can be, Duke? 16954 Who said so?"
16954Who said you was a- going to die?
16954Who would think it indeed?
16954Who''d a- thought it?
16954Who?
16954Whose imp art thou with dimpled cheek, And curly pate and merry eye?
16954Why ca n''t you let''em out for a bit of a run with me, like you''ve done before?
16954Why did n''t you call out to us and tell us not to come?
16954Why did n''t you stay with the others? 16954 Why have n''t you runned away before?"
16954Why should n''t it be as much good for you as for any one? 16954 Why were you so pleased, Grandmamma?"
16954Why, what''s this?
16954Will Grandmamma be vexed, do you think, sister?
16954Will the servants let us come so far, d''ye think?
16954Would he be kind to us?
16954Would n''t it be better,she said to the woman,"if you saw a bit of the bowl, then you could find the ones like it in a minute?"
16954Would you let me take him with me, ma''am?
16954Would you like to go to bed or to come out a little with me?
16954You ate your breakfast nicely upstairs, I hope? 16954 You do n''t mean, ma''am, that such tiny trots as that would have run away on purpose?"
16954You do n''t think Mick''ll beat you?
16954You do n''t think they''ll put Tim in prison, do you?
16954You''ll sleep very well in here, do n''t you think?
16954You''re sure he wo n''t take us to that naughty man?
16954You_ do n''t_ fink so, bruvver?
16954_ Home_, do you mean, Diana?
16954_ Toby_ could n''t have done it, could he?
16954After all the trouble I''ve had with the brats, is it likely I''ll send''em home and lose all?
16954An''what''s he been a- doing to ye?"
16954And Mick would never catch us then, would he, Tim?
16954And Tim, you have the money safe?"
16954And do n''t you remember, sister, when us was little us used to think it would be_ so_ nice to live in a cart like a house, like this?"
16954And have you seen Tim?
16954And oh, my darlings, where_ have_ you been, and how has it all come about?"
16954And over and over again, as he was falling asleep, he asked himself what could be done,--how it would be possible to make their escape?
16954And they''re such babies-- only four or five years old, are n''t they?
16954And was it a boat just like this, Tim?"
16954And what did he walk on the top o''the water for, master?"
16954And where is these same children, then?
16954And would n''t you like your fortunes told, my honeys?"
16954And you wo n''t tell without me knowing, will you, sister?"
16954Are you_ sure_ you''ve got any bowls just like ours?"
16954At last,"Sister,"said Duke,"do n''t you think us might go just a teeny weeny bit out of the wood, to watch if us ca n''t see Tim coming down the road?
16954But till now, as he had told them, he had not cared to try it, for where had he to run to?
16954But where_ are_ the creatures?
16954But why is Toby with you?"
16954Ca n''t you help us to run away now, before he comes?
16954Can you hear yours, bruvver?"
16954Come here, close by me; there, you can see them-- don''t they look funny?"
16954Could n''t you_ try_, bruvver?"
16954Could the fear and the pain have killed her?
16954Did Grandpapa and Grandmamma send you, and Toby too?
16954Did Tim tell you?"
16954Did they ever hear of Diana again?
16954Did you ever hear of that place?"
16954Did you finish all the bread and milk?"
16954Do you think it''s that, Tim?
16954Duke opened his sleepy eyes and stared before him; Pamela, more quickly awakened, started up, crying:"What is it, Diana?
16954Even if she is raver angry, would n''t it be better, bruvver?
16954First, do you know the name of the village or town nearest where you live?"
16954For were they not almost as terrified of him as of the snakes?
16954Grandmamma,"she went on, suddenly changing the subject,"what does a''charge''mean,''a great charge?''"
16954Grandpapa and Grandmamma will always take care of Tim,''cos he''s been so good to us-- won''t they, Barbara?"
16954Had you so far to come this morning?
16954Have you been putting your handsome sister up to this, Mick, you fool?
16954He was very good to poor folk and such like, was n''t he?
16954How can I describe to you that coming home?
16954How can it have got brokened?"
16954How did you know which way to come?
16954How do you mean to get to Monkhaven?"
16954How is that?
16954I would n''t mind them being just a_ little_ ill, would you, sister?
16954I''ll give you all the money-- oh please, where have you put my money- box?"
16954I''m not such a fool as you took me for after all, eh?
16954If he thought I''d run off to tell he''d----""What would he do?"
16954If she could see you for a moment, ma''am?"
16954Is he so pleased to see us old people again?"
16954Is n''t it kind of her?
16954Is that Sandle''ham?"
16954Is that---- ugly man"she was going to have said, but she hesitated, afraid of hurting the boy''s feelings--"is the man your father?"
16954It is n''t that naughty man come for us?"
16954It''s no use our going to see the bowls if you''ve none the same-- do you fink you have any like this?"
16954It''s only a bit of a step to where the others is, but he said something about the donkey, did n''t he?
16954Marmaduke, my dear husband, do you hear?"
16954Must we say the little master and missy told us to come for that they want to buy a bowl?"
16954Oh Barbara, you have news of our darlings?
16954Oh Tim, ca n''t us all run away, quick, before he comes?"
16954Oh Toby, is it you, you poor little dog?"
16954Perhaps it''s for a little present to their mamma they want one of our pretty bowls?"
16954Peter?"
16954See, wo n''t it be fine fun, sailing away along the canal?"
16954So after you''ve had some breakfast, you and the little uns, what d''ye think of next?"
16954That would be nice, would n''t it, Tim?"
16954The man did speak so rough, did n''t he?"
16954Then after Sandle''ham, which way were they to go?
16954Then he added in a louder tone,"Master and missy has lost their way, do n''t ye see?
16954This one''s been all new painted, do n''t you see?
16954Was I too severe and strict with them, the darlings?
16954We''d go so fast, would n''t we?"
16954Well, Diana?"
16954What could it have been?
16954What did it matter?
16954What did poor Toby think of it all?
16954What strange words big people used!--what could Grandpapa and Grandmamma mean?
16954What was coming over the world?
16954What will they be doing?
16954Which way would they be going?
16954Why should they not be quite happy?
16954Why wo n''t he take us home?"
16954Would I be in the way, maybe?"
16954Would n''t you, bruvver?"
16954Would they skirt the canal more closely or branch off and strike away from it?
16954Ye''ve not another hankerwich?
16954You do n''t mean to take part with him, do you?
16954You do n''t suppose childer like that''ull pay for their keep if they''re to be made princes and princesses of?"
16954You do n''t think Mick will find out where us is, do you, Tim?"
16954You do nothing but grumble about them now you''ve got them-- why did n''t you, any way, take them home after a bit and get something for your pains?"
16954You thought maybe you''d get it straight away, and that we''d send''em home for you-- was that what father or mother thought?"
16954You''ll cry yourself ill, and then----"Diana in turn looked round and lowered her voice,"have you forgotten the secret I told you?
16954You''ll never help to sell those pretty babies like that?
16954You''re not playing me a trick after all, are you?"
16954You, nor those that sent you, did n''t know nothing of this here, I suppose?"
16954_ I_ do n''t know the way, do you?"
16954_ Would n''t_ you like to have them?"
16954cried Duke indignantly, forgetting to whisper;"how could you think I''d ever do such a thing?
16954do n''t make a noise, Toby, or Nurse may be vexed-- are you so pleased to see us, Toby?"
16954do n''t you, bruvver?"
16954he said,"or d''ye think I am?
16954will he be good to them?"