how, my foot twisted under me. So, you see, it was one of the Commandments." 9. "If one must stumble at them, it is a good thing to fall on the right side," said Genie, with a wise nod of her head. 10. "The whole thing puzzles me, and makes me feel-well, like giving it up," said Rob. "It might have served me right when I was chasing Jack; but when I thought of the Commandment, I really tried to do the right thing." 11. “You did do it, Rob," said Genie. "You 'held the fort' that time. Why, don't you see-you are only a wounded soldier." 12. "I never thought of that," said Rob. "If I believe that way-" He began to whistle, and limped off to school without finishing the sentence. But Genie knew, by the way he behaved that day, that he had made up his mind to hold the fort. DEFINITIONS.-1. Pave'ment, a walk covered with brick or other hard material. Crutch'eş, long sticks with crosspieces at the top, to aid lame persons in walking. 3. Sprained, injured by wrenching or twisting. 4. Com månd'ments, holy laws recorded in the Bible. Lee'tur er, a public speaker. Va eā'tion, the time between two school terms. Fûr'lough (fûrʼlo), a soldier's leave of absence. 11. Wound'ed (woond'ed), hurt, injured. 12. Be hāved', acted. LESSON LXXVIII. THE LITTLE PEOPLE. 1. A dreary place would be this earth, The song of life would lose its mirth, 2. No little forms, like buds to grow, And make the admiring heart surrender; No little hands on breast and brow, To keep the thrilling love chords tender. 3. The sterner souls would grow more stern, Unfeeling nature more inhuman, And man to utter coldness turn, And woman would be less than woman. 4. Life's song, indeed, would lose its charm, John G. Whittier. DEFINITIONS.—1. Drear'y, cheerless. 2. Sur rèn'der, give up, yield. Love ehords, ties of affection. 3. Stern, severe, harsh. Ut'ter, complete. 4. Dōle'ful, gloomy, sad. LESSON LXXIX. GOOD NIGHT. 1. The sun is hidden from our sight, 2. Good night, my father, mother, dear! Good night, my friends, both far and near! 3. Good night, ye merry, merry birds! You would have said, "Good night!" 4. To all my pretty flowers, good night! And all the stars, that shine so bright, 5. The moon is lighting up the skies, Mrs. Follen. |