e•put him out with a pitcher of hot water. It would be a subject for a clever artist to depict, this faithfulcreature amidst a bevy of pretty boys and girls, moving hither,and yon, settling disputes, soothing ruffled feelings, chiding the up-roarious, and chasing unruly offenders under the bed. Her… … AUTON XLliSERY. 19 When Aunt Moody left Anton House forever, the nursery washung in sackcloth. Her loss seemed to us irreparable. No morequeer-looking big toes Saturday nights! No more funny-lookingthumbs to fondle ! No more double-chins to caress! Our dollswere stuffed with sawdust. The night of…
Auton House (Providence, R.I.) · Children's literature
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