St. Nicholas, Volume 13Mary Mapes Dodge Scribner & Company, 1886 - Children's literature |
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... STORIES OF . BADMINTON ( Illustrated ) . BALLAD OF JOHNNY PICKLEFRITZ , THE . Jingle . ( Illustrated by R. B. Birch ) Q. W ...... BARTY'S TURKEY . ( Illustrated by Albert E. Sterner ) ... BENEVOLENT Boy ! Jingle . ( Illustrated by R. B. ...
... STORIES OF . BADMINTON ( Illustrated ) . BALLAD OF JOHNNY PICKLEFRITZ , THE . Jingle . ( Illustrated by R. B. Birch ) Q. W ...... BARTY'S TURKEY . ( Illustrated by Albert E. Sterner ) ... BENEVOLENT Boy ! Jingle . ( Illustrated by R. B. ...
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... STORIES . ( Illustrated ) STORIES OF ART AND ARTISTS : FRENCH PAINTERS . ( Illustrated ) STRANGER CAT , THE . Verses . ( Illustrated by W. H. Drake ) ... TAKING BABY'S PICTURE . Verses . ( Illustrated by R. B. Birch ) THANKSGIVING GHOST ...
... STORIES . ( Illustrated ) STORIES OF ART AND ARTISTS : FRENCH PAINTERS . ( Illustrated ) STRANGER CAT , THE . Verses . ( Illustrated by W. H. Drake ) ... TAKING BABY'S PICTURE . Verses . ( Illustrated by R. B. Birch ) THANKSGIVING GHOST ...
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... stories of the ladies who had stopped their carriages to look at and speak to him , and of how pleased they were when he talked to them in his cheerful little way , as if he had known them always . His greatest charm was this cheerful ...
... stories of the ladies who had stopped their carriages to look at and speak to him , and of how pleased they were when he talked to them in his cheerful little way , as if he had known them always . His greatest charm was this cheerful ...
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... story of the Revolution , relating very wonderful and patri- otic stories about the villainy of the enemy and the bravery of the Revolutionary heroes , and he even generously repeated part of the Declaration of In- dependence . Cedric ...
... story of the Revolution , relating very wonderful and patri- otic stories about the villainy of the enemy and the bravery of the Revolutionary heroes , and he even generously repeated part of the Declaration of In- dependence . Cedric ...
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... Story . THE CHILDREN WATCH THEIR MAGIC CLOCKS . GREAT TURTLE OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS . harsh as Helen's , but disagreeable enough to make Frank start and cry out with surprise . He did not let go of the clock , however , but held it ...
... Story . THE CHILDREN WATCH THEIR MAGIC CLOCKS . GREAT TURTLE OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS . harsh as Helen's , but disagreeable enough to make Frank start and cry out with surprise . He did not let go of the clock , however , but held it ...
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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.