St. Nicholas, Volume 13, Part 1Scribner, 1886 - Children's literature |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 81
Page 7
When he reached his own “ And so , " he said at last , slowly , – " and so this
house there was a coupé standing before the door , is little Lord Fauntleroy . " (
To be continued . ) A NOVEMBER EVENING . BY CELIA THAXTER . The autumn
night ...
When he reached his own “ And so , " he said at last , slowly , – " and so this
house there was a coupé standing before the door , is little Lord Fauntleroy . " (
To be continued . ) A NOVEMBER EVENING . BY CELIA THAXTER . The autumn
night ...
Page 14
Suddenly the task of bringing her sinful neighbors to a sense there came a
violent knocking at the back door . of their great wickedness . She did not hesitate
“ The answer to my letter , ” thought Aunt Doxy . to show them plainly the wrong of
...
Suddenly the task of bringing her sinful neighbors to a sense there came a
violent knocking at the back door . of their great wickedness . She did not hesitate
“ The answer to my letter , ” thought Aunt Doxy . to show them plainly the wrong of
...
Page 30
... staid waved above the gambrel roofs of the white , there , instead of
ignominiously “ flopping ” when green - blinded houses , and saw the same
names on removed from the oven , like the sponge - cake of door - plates and
knockers that had ...
... staid waved above the gambrel roofs of the white , there , instead of
ignominiously “ flopping ” when green - blinded houses , and saw the same
names on removed from the oven , like the sponge - cake of door - plates and
knockers that had ...
Page 34
Hesse kept her door by Hesse ' s sweet happiness , began to talk to him carefully
locked for a day or two ; and when with the wish to please , and presently to
discover on the evening of the party , she came down how pleasant his face was
...
Hesse kept her door by Hesse ' s sweet happiness , began to talk to him carefully
locked for a day or two ; and when with the wish to please , and presently to
discover on the evening of the party , she came down how pleasant his face was
...
Page 40
In Paris the porter at bronze doors , which are enormous barred gates , the doors
of great houses is still often called “ The we shall see some of these soldiers , one
of whom Swiss , " although he is almost always a Frenchman . will ask us for ...
In Paris the porter at bronze doors , which are enormous barred gates , the doors
of great houses is still often called “ The we shall see some of these soldiers , one
of whom Swiss , " although he is almost always a Frenchman . will ask us for ...
What people are saying - Write a review
We haven't found any reviews in the usual places.
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
answered asked beautiful began boys building called Captain carried Cedric Chapter Christmas comes course covered dear door Earl English eyes face father Fauntleroy feel feet fire four gave girl give ground hand hard Havisham head heard hundred Indians interest island Italy keep kind knew land leave letter light live looked Lord mean mind mother never NICHOLAS night once painted passed perhaps piece play poor present reached seemed seen sent side snow soon stand story street sure taken tell things thought told took tree turned walk Washington whole wish wonderful write young
Popular passages
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.
Bibliographic information
| Title | St. Nicholas, Volume 13, Part 1 Volumes 591-599 of American periodical series, 1850-1900 |
| Contributor | Mary Mapes Dodge |
| Publisher | Scribner, 1886 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 24 Oct 2007 |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |