McGuffey's newly revised eclectic second reader : containing progressive lessons in reading and spelling. Revised and improved. (1848)
Engel, Irving, donor, McGuffey, William Holmes, 1800-1873, ed, Shepard, Edwin, stereotyper, Winthrop B. Smith & Co. publisher · Cincinnati: : Winthrop B. Smith & Co., publishers. · leaf 36
. I ONCE knevvT two charming little girls, and a \ smiling boy, who were very happy. They loved each \ other fondly, and what was the joy of one w^as the \ joy of all. \ 2. I can fancy I see them now, seated all three in I the shade, their heads closely meeting as they j-ead the !same book, or… … \ 3. If one was in trouble, the others would unite to |I help him out of it; and if one was sick, he was sure |\ of at least two good nurses. Had one a cake or an |j orange, it was worth nothing till shared with the other J; two. I 4. No murmurs were heard, where they dwelt. J There was much good…
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