Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 445
he repeated thequestion, What is the course of the Nile ? Ianswered boldly, Southwest by south. Andyou should have heard how the boys laughed!The teacher had to join in too. And Uncle Dick himself laughed heartily atthe recollection of his blunder. Pauline smiled, a little doubtfully. I think I 11… … geography and turned to the map of Africa. Shewished to make sure of her own knowledge asto the course of the Nile, so that she could enjoyher uncles blunder. Chapter XI. SANTA CLAUS BRINGS A SUGGESTION. H E snow-storm keptup all night, and inthe morning therewas no denyingthat winter hadcome at…
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