St. Nicholas, Volume 13Mary Mapes Dodge Scribner & Company, 1886 - Children's literature |
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... WASHINGTON . ( Illustrated by Henry Sandham , W. II . Drake , H. A. Ogden , and others ) .. .Susan Coolidge Horace E. Scudder . Esther B. Tiffany ... 60 304 J. O. Roorbach .. 247 .E . V. S .... 149 Frank R. Stockton . 349 Elizabeth ...
... WASHINGTON . ( Illustrated by Henry Sandham , W. II . Drake , H. A. Ogden , and others ) .. .Susan Coolidge Horace E. Scudder . Esther B. Tiffany ... 60 304 J. O. Roorbach .. 247 .E . V. S .... 149 Frank R. Stockton . 349 Elizabeth ...
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... Washington Gladden .. 96 Sophie May . 208 John R. Coryell . 346 Elizabeth Robins Pennell . ΠΙΟ Agatha Tunis 28 Susan Coolidge .. 179 Rev. Albert Danker . 468 Edith M. Thomas . 192 307 47 145 John Vance Cheney 122 Bessie Chandler 309 ...
... Washington Gladden .. 96 Sophie May . 208 John R. Coryell . 346 Elizabeth Robins Pennell . ΠΙΟ Agatha Tunis 28 Susan Coolidge .. 179 Rev. Albert Danker . 468 Edith M. Thomas . 192 307 47 145 John Vance Cheney 122 Bessie Chandler 309 ...
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... Washington ; and Mr. Hobbs would tell him whether the President was doing his duty or not . And once , when there was an elec- tion , he found it all quite grand , and probably but for Mr. Hobbs and Ced- ric the country might have been ...
... Washington ; and Mr. Hobbs would tell him whether the President was doing his duty or not . And once , when there was an elec- tion , he found it all quite grand , and probably but for Mr. Hobbs and Ced- ric the country might have been ...
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... Washington , whom Miss Eudoxia had imported from the South for household " helps soon after the war . And Mancy now burst , almost breathless , into the room with the cry : " " “ Oh , Miss Doxy ! de Princess gone ! " Martha Washington's ...
... Washington , whom Miss Eudoxia had imported from the South for household " helps soon after the war . And Mancy now burst , almost breathless , into the room with the cry : " " “ Oh , Miss Doxy ! de Princess gone ! " Martha Washington's ...
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... Washington , was of a dull color , and had no tail - feathers to Albert Hemer " THE LADY OF THE HOUSE FED THE CHICKENS , IN A MOTHER HUBBARD DRESS . ' bustling in after her daughter . " Wus ' n dat , Miss Doxy ! she's been pulled froo ...
... Washington , was of a dull color , and had no tail - feathers to Albert Hemer " THE LADY OF THE HOUSE FED THE CHICKENS , IN A MOTHER HUBBARD DRESS . ' bustling in after her daughter . " Wus ' n dat , Miss Doxy ! she's been pulled froo ...
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Page 442 - I hope, without vanity, I may be allowed to say, that from long intimacy with these woods, and frequent scouting in them, my men are at least as well acquainted with all the passes and difficulties as any troops that will be employed.
Page 197 - Let us repair to the old lady's room, which is precisely in the style of our good old aunt's — that is to say, nicely fixed for all sorts of work. On one side sits the chambermaid, with her knitting ; on the other a little colored pet, learning to sew. An old decent woman is there, with her table and shears, cutting out the negroes' winter clothes, while the good old lady directs them all, incessantly knitting herself.
Page 274 - In writing or speaking, give to every person his due title, according to his degree and the custom of the place. 15. Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty.
Page 274 - When another speaks be attentive yourself, and disturb not the audience. If any hesitate in his words, help him not, nor prompt him without being desired; interrupt him not, nor answer him, till his speech be ended.
Page 370 - There was no way for getting over but on a raft, which we set about with but one poor hatchet, and finished just after sun-setting. This was a whole day's work; we next got it launched, then went on board of it...
Page 274 - In the presence of others sing not to yourself with a humming noise, nor drum with your fingers or feet.
Page 460 - TAFFY was a Welshman, Taffy was a thief; Taffy came to my house and stole a piece of beef; I went to Taffy's house, Taffy was not at home ; Taffy came to my house and stole a marrow-bone.
Page 275 - Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.
Page 435 - To show you the state of the regiment, I have sent you a report by which you will perceive what great deficiencies there are of men, arms, tents, kettles, screws (which was a fatal want before), bayonets, cartouchboxes, and every thing else.
Page 437 - The General, before they met in council, asked my private opinion concerning the expedition. I urged him, in the warmest terms I was able, to push forward, if he even did it with a small but chosen band, with such artillery and light stores as were necessary ; leaving the heavy artillery, baggage, and the like with the rear division of the army, to follow by slow and easy marches, which they might do safely while we were advanced in front.