Journeys through Bookland : a new and original plan for reading applied to the world's best literature for children (1922)
Sylvester, Charles Herbert · Chicago : Bellows-Reeve · leaf 25
Owl replied by solemn grimaces, and madedumb signs. Minerva bade him lay aside that af-fectation and begin; but he only shook his wisehead and remained silent. Thereupon Minervacommanded him to speak immediately, on pain ofher displeasure. The Owl, seeing no remedy, drew up close toMinerva, and… … THE SPARROW AND THE EAGLE , From The Arabian Nights ONCE a Sparrow, flitting over a flock of sheep,saw a great Eagle swoop down upon a newlyweaned lamb and carry it up in his claws and flyaway. Thereupon the Sparrow clapped his wingsand said, I will do even as this Eagle did. So he waxed proud in…
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