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The Mossy Bank.

"A spontaneous friendship exists between Nature and childhood. As soon as
they meet, they are playmates. A green lane, a moss-covered rock, a blossoming
tree-anything in Nature will delight the young."-R. C. WATERSTON.

Ellustrated by John Absolon.

LONDON:

GRANT AND GRIFFITH,

SUCCESSORS TO

J. HARRIS, CORNER OF ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD.

M.DCCC.XLVIII.