Wit bought, or, A New York boy's adventures when the empire state was young (1887)
Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860 · New York : John D. Williams · leaf 20
id I. Why not ? said the school-mistress, greatly amazed at my conduct.i£ Because 1 did not come here to teach youyour letters; but I came here to learnthem/* THE SCHOOL. 7 The school-mistress shut up her book.Bill Keeler rolled up his eyes, and made hismouth into a round O. Go to your seat!said… … there ! said she, pointing with her finger tothe top letter; do you see that ? I an-swered, Yes. Well, that is A, saidshe. That is A? said I, doubtingly. Yes, said the mistress sharply. I donot believe it! said I. Why do you notbelieve it?3 said she. Because I neverheard of it before, I replied. Go…
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