The Nursery, Том 10

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John L. Shorey, 1871

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Стр. 135 - I ?' And Bruce of Scotland braced his mind And gossips tell the tale, That he tried once more, as he tried before, And that time he did not fail. Pay goodly heed, all ye who read, And beware of saying, ' I can't;' 'Tis a cowardly word, and apt to lead To idleness, folly, and want.
Стр. 111 - Little Jack Horner Sat in a corner Eating a Christmas pie; He put in his thumb, And pulled out a plum, And said, "What a good boy am I!
Стр. 134 - ... attempt it repeatedly failed, each time vibrating back to the point whence it had made the effort. Twelve times did the little creature try to reach the desired spot, and as many times was it unsuccessful. Not disheartened with its failure, it made the attempt once more, and lo ! the rafter was gained. ' The thirteenth time,' said Bruce, springing to his feet. ' I accept it as a lesson not to despond under difficulties, and shall once more venture my life in the struggle for the independence...
Стр. 143 - A spry little squirrel Sprang up in the tree. I thought he was coming Right up on the bough — It makes my heart tremble To think of it now.
Стр. 147 - I believe that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy; but I also believe that "all play and no work makes Jack a mere toy.
Стр. 72 - The tigress was in a rage at seeing the man thus put out of her reach. She drew back, and made another spring at him ; but the elephant caught her midway, and hurled her with great force against the wall.
Стр. 6 - Dear little bare feet, Dimpled and white, In your long night-gown Wrapped for the night ; Come let me count All your queer little toes, Pink as the heart Of a shell or a rose. One is a lady, That sits in the sun; Two is a baby, And three is a nun ; Four is a lily, With innocent breaat ; And five is a birdie, Asleep in her nest ! LONG TIME AGO.
Стр. 187 - HIS unique and much-admired work, begun in 1867, and now a welcome and trusted visitor in every intelligent family where there is a child, retains its UNRIVALLED CORPS OF CONTRIBUTORS AND ARTISTS, and gives in every number a profusion of Tlie Choicest Pictures, executed in the best and most costly style, and designed especially for the young.
Стр. 142 - As pretty a nest As ever could be. I wove it with threads To the oak-tree bough; And three little birdies Are sleeping there now.
Стр. 95 - ... bright and early, cutting pretty flowers for their father to give away to the little girls who had none. He seldom had any flowers for himself when he reached his office ; and the first question Ellie and Fanny asked at night was, "Papa, did you see any little girls to-day to give flowers to?

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