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 263
n, half afraid. And there sat by the empty fireplace, which wasfilled with a pot of sweet herbs, the nicest oldwoman that ever was seen, in her red petticoat, andshort dimity bedgown, and clean white cap, with ablack silk handkerchief over it, tied under her chin.At her feet sat the grandfather of… … THE OLD DAME LOOKED AT TOM Such a pleasant cottage it was, with a shiny cleanstone floor, and curious old prints on the walls, andan old black oak sideboard full of bright pewterand brass dishes, and a cuckoo clock in the corner,which began shouting as soon as Tom appeared; notthat it was…
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