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... young friends were fond of her . 2. All who spoke of Rose said , " That child has a good heart ; she would not hurt a fly , if she could help it . " 3. And they were right ; for , if she found a fly in her milk , she would take it out ...
... young friends were fond of her . 2. All who spoke of Rose said , " That child has a good heart ; she would not hurt a fly , if she could help it . " 3. And they were right ; for , if she found a fly in her milk , she would take it out ...
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... young , and in all things do your best . QUESTIONS . 1. Where did the men find a good school ? 2. What kind of a boy was James ? 3. What kind of a boy was Giles ? Giles want the boys to do ? boys advise Giles to do ? 9 . What was done ...
... young , and in all things do your best . QUESTIONS . 1. Where did the men find a good school ? 2. What kind of a boy was James ? 3. What kind of a boy was Giles ? Giles want the boys to do ? boys advise Giles to do ? 9 . What was done ...
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... at play , or in a rage from pain . At such times no one can go near them . 4. When the whale is in fear for her young , she takes it on her back , and puts up her fins , so that it can not fall. 56 READER . TOWN'S SECOND.
... at play , or in a rage from pain . At such times no one can go near them . 4. When the whale is in fear for her young , she takes it on her back , and puts up her fins , so that it can not fall. 56 READER . TOWN'S SECOND.
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... young , and take great care of them . 5. Men go in ships a long way at sea , to take whales , for the sake of the oil they yield . They kill the whale with a sort of spear , which they throw at it . 6. When the whale is struck , it ...
... young , and take great care of them . 5. Men go in ships a long way at sea , to take whales , for the sake of the oil they yield . They kill the whale with a sort of spear , which they throw at it . 6. When the whale is struck , it ...
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... young one was not with her ; she swam back into the midst of her foes to seek it ; and there , while she sought to save her young , she died with it , and the men drew them both to the shore . 10. Ships are sent out from some of our ...
... young one was not with her ; she swam back into the midst of her foes to seek it ; and there , while she sought to save her young , she died with it , and the men drew them both to the shore . 10. Ships are sent out from some of our ...
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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...