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St. Nicholas [serial] (1873)

Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 802

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the wood-gatherer has fulfilled theseduties for a period of not less than three months, she advances to the next degree, that of fire-maker. While she is merely a wood-gatherer,she expresses her desire as follows: Seek beauty.Give service.Pursue knowledge.Be trustworthy.Hold on to health.Glorify… … AROUND THE FIRE—SO SHE TAKES SOME OF THIS FIRE AND CARRIES IT TO OTHERS. 558 NATURE AND SCIENCE FOR YOUNG FOLKS [April, common desire to build a fire. The girls standin a circle around the gathered fagots, hold theirhands aloft, and repeat the fire-makers desire: As fuel is brought to the fire,So I…

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