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... field with his cows . He ran up and down a long time , till he was tired , and then sat down to rest . 2. There was no one in the field but this boy ; he had been told to stay there and watch the cows till it was time to drive them home ...
... field with his cows . He ran up and down a long time , till he was tired , and then sat down to rest . 2. There was no one in the field but this boy ; he had been told to stay there and watch the cows till it was time to drive them home ...
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... field where the hedge grew thickest . 5. He was just going to lie down , when he saw a wasp on a wild rose - tree in the hedge . 6. If I lie down here , said he to him- self , and go to sleep , that wasp will sting me ; I will try to ...
... field where the hedge grew thickest . 5. He was just going to lie down , when he saw a wasp on a wild rose - tree in the hedge . 6. If I lie down here , said he to him- self , and go to sleep , that wasp will sting me ; I will try to ...
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... fields speak ask goes wants truth cream THE LOST PURSE . ( CONCLUDED . ) 1. Now , there was a rich squire , who lived in a large house a short way from the field where the boy found the purse ; and the boy thought it would be the best ...
... fields speak ask goes wants truth cream THE LOST PURSE . ( CONCLUDED . ) 1. Now , there was a rich squire , who lived in a large house a short way from the field where the boy found the purse ; and the boy thought it would be the best ...
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... field , and had brought it to him , that he might try to find out who had lost it . 10. You are a good lad , said ... fields can 24 TOWN'S SECOND READER .
... field , and had brought it to him , that he might try to find out who had lost it . 10. You are a good lad , said ... fields can 24 TOWN'S SECOND READER .
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... fields can sell the milk , and , if you take care , you may some day be as rich as I am . 14. You may think how glad the ... field , and kept more and more cows , till at last he had so much milk and cream , butter and cheese , to sell ...
... fields can sell the milk , and , if you take care , you may some day be as rich as I am . 14. You may think how glad the ... field , and kept more and more cows , till at last he had so much milk and cream , butter and cheese , to sell ...
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Page 21 - To do to others as I would That they should do to me, Will make me honest, kind, and good, As children ought to be.
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Page 88 - Mary had a little lamb, Its fleece was white as snow, And everywhere that Mary went The lamb was sure to go; He followed her to school one day — That was against the rule. It made the children laugh and play To see a lamb at school.
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Page 70 - The birds can warble, and the young lambs can bleat, but we can open our lips in His praise, we can speak of all His goodness.
Page 159 - Whatever he touches turns to ice. If he were to strike you with his cold hand, you would be quite stiff and dead, like a piece of marble. Youths and maidens, do you see him ? He is coming fast upon us, and soon he will be here. Tell me, if you know, who is he, and what is his name.
Page 75 - Twould make the earth a cheerless place, Should we dispense with these. The little birds — how fond they play ! Do not disturb their sport ; But let them warble forth their songs Till winter cuts them short. Don't kill the birds — the happy birds That bless the field and grove : So innocent to look upon, They claim our warmest love.
Page 175 - The sun is glorious, but He that made the sun is more glorious than he. The eye beholdeth Him not, for His brightness is more dazzling than we could bear.
Page 97 - Three little graves, ranged side by side, My close attention drew; O'er two, the tall grass, bending, sighed, And one seemed fresh and new.
Page 104 - Who told her how to weave it best, And lay the twigs across ? Who taught the busy bee to...