Anonymous

“ Ann's papa had a large dog, of which she was very fond, and when Ann had a bun or cake, she would give some to Dash. One day, Ann fell into a pond, but the good dog did not let her sink, but sprang in and drew her safe to land.
Oh, fie! to rob the poor bird of its young. Sure Tom has not been told how much pains the old bird takes to build her nest, and make it soft and warm; and how far she flies, to find food for her young ones. ”

“ He will not learn to read, though Jane takes so much pains to teach him. See how the leaves of his nice, gay book are all torn, and how he pouts his lips. We hope, as he grows up, he will see his faults, and try to mend. ”

“ It must be sad for those poor men who have to earn their bread on the sea. I hope they will bring home a good net full of fish, that they may buy food and warm clothes for their poor wives and little ones. ”