he saw the teacher, he crept back into his corner, and was caught by him. 28. "Here, children," he said as he drew him out, "here is the ink-spiller, a little rogue of a squirrel; his feet are dabbled with ink now. I thought we should I felt certain it was find out who did the mischief. not Edward." 29. “Here, Edward," he added, turning to him, " he has cleared you; and you may have him." 30. When Edward took him, he saw he was the very one that he and John had seen looking in at the window. He put him in his basket till the noon recess, and then fed him, and let him go to run and frolic with his fellows as he pleased. 31. The squirrel did not forget his good fare, and all the summer frisked and played about the schoolhouse. The children were careful not to alarm him; and he became almost tame. 32. They called him "Squirrel Ned," and sometimes "Squire Ned;" and many a time he made them think of the boy who would not act a lie, and whose word could be believed when every thing seemed to be against it. QUESTIONS.-1. What kind of a boy was Edward? 1. What rule did the teacher have? 4. What came along on the fence one day? 5-8. What conversation passed between Edward and John? 9-14. What, between them and the teacher ? 15. How did Edward feel on receiving a bad mark? 16. What occurred one morning after this? 17-23. Relate the substance of what passed between the teacher and scholars. 25. What happened before the school was out? 28. Who or what finally proved to be the ink-spiller? 29, 30. What was done with the squirrel? 31. What did he do during the summer? 32. What did the scholars call him? 32. Of whom did he often make them think? Point out all the questions in this piece, and tell how they should be read. ERRORS.- Sud'n for sud'den; ens for ends; fam'ly for fam'i-ly; as-sist'unce for -as-sist'ance. THE BRAVE UNKNOWN. 1. THERE is a town in Italy called Verona, through which flows the River Adige. the Adige was frozen over. thaw and rain; and the river One very cold season, Then came a sudden overflowed its banks. 2. The force of the water and floating ice broke a stone bridge, carrying away both ends of it. But the middle part of the bridge was still left, and offered some resistance to the fearful flood. 3. On this part of the bridge, was a small house in which the toll-gatherer lived with his family. The cries of this unhappy family, imploring assistance, drew a crowd of people to the shore; but there was no one who would venture to go to their relief. 4. In the mean time, another portion of the bridge gave way, and then another; and the people, looking on, expected every instant to see the downfall of the remaining part. 5. Suddenly there rode in among the people an elderly magistrate, who held up a purse of gold, which he, with a loud voice, promised to give to any man who would rescue the unhappy toll-man and his family. 6. But no one moved; for the risk of life, that the attempt involved, was too serious to be ventured. At last, a laboring man, whom no one would have supposed capable of so noble daring, pressed through the crowd. 7. He jumped into a boat, and, notwithstanding the fury of the current and of the floating ice, made his way to the remaining arch of the bridge. The distressed family of the toll-man hastily clambered down over the broken fragments to the boat, and were brought safely to land. 8. Scarcely had they landed upon the shore, when the remnant of the bridge gave way, and was swept down the rushing stream. The shouts of the spectators now rent the air; and the whole multitude cheered this courageous man. 9. The magistrate offered the brave deliverer the promised reward; but what was his amazement, and the amazement of all those around him, when the man turned away, and refused to take it! 10. "I did not risk my life for money," said he; "but this unlucky family, whom I have rescued, have lost all they had; give to them what you intended for me." 11. With these words he stepped aside, and mingled with the crowd. His name is not known; but the noble deed of that generous stranger will never be forgotten. QUESTIONS.-1. Where is the River Adige? 2. What kind of a bridge was built across it? 2. What happened to it? 3. What was on the middle part of it? 5. To whom did the magistrate offer a purse of gold? 7. What did a laboring man do? 8. What took place just as they landed? 10. What did this stranger say when the magistrate offered him the purse? What noble traits of character were exhibited by this man? LESSON XIV. 1. Ac'cents, sounds of the voice. 5. Af-fection, love, good-will. 6. Or'na-ment, something beautiful. ERRORS. — Ac'cense for ac'cents; jined for joined; fear'liss for fear'less; debths for depths; gar'lan dof for gar'land of. BE KIND. 1. Be kind to thy father; for when thou wert young, Who loved thee so fondly as he? He caught the first accents that fell from thy tongue 2. Be kind to thy father; for now he is old, His footsteps are feeble, once fearless and bold: 3. Be kind to thy mother; for lo! on her brow May traces of sorrow be seen; O, well may'st thou cherish and comfort her now; 4. Remember thy mother; for thee will she pray With accents of kindness then cheer her lone way, 5. Be kind to thy brother; his heart will have dearth, If the smile of thy joy be withdrawn ; The flowers of feeling will fade at their birth, 6. Be kind to thy brother; wherever you are, An ornament purer and richer by far, 7. Be kind to thy sister; not many may know The wealth of the ocean lies fathoms below 8. Thy kindness shall bring to thee many sweet hours, And blessings thy pathway to crown; Affection shall weave thee a garland of flowers, QUESTIONS.-1, 2. What reasons are given for being kind to your father? 3, 4. What, for being kind to your mother? 5, 6. Your brother? 7. Your sister? 8. If you show such kindness, what will be the result? What consonant combinations in the sixth stanza? What, in the seventh? |