Lyman Cobb

“ There they sometimes amused themselves with their dolls and other playthings, and sometimes Eliza would amuse Harriet with little stories which had been told to her, or which she had read in her little books. When they took a walk together, Eliza would take Harriet by the hand, and lead her along very carefully, always keeping her out of the dirt and wet places.
One fine morning they arose very early, and took a walk to inhale the pure air of the hills and mountains, just as the sun came forth to look upon the beauties of creation, while the lark soared high above them on its happy wings. ”

“ When she and Harriet come home from school, she takes the school books out of the basket, and puts them in their proper place, and never leaves them scattered about, to be in the way of her mamma.
Eliza and Harriet were both such excellent children, that their mamma scarcely ever had any occasion to chide them or find fault with them; and, all who were acquainted with them, esteemed them very highly.
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THE CROSS GIRL.
Huldah Jones is a very cross and peevish little girl. When she wishes any thing, she always whines or frets at the time she asks for it ”

“ ALWAYS SPEAK THE TRUTH.
George Washington, late President of the United States, always spoke the truth. During his whole life he had great regard for truth, and was never known, under any circumstance, to make a false statement.
When he was about six years old, a friend of his gave him a hatchet. George thought it a very fine present and was constantly going about, chopping every thing that came in his way. ”