Speaking and Writing (Volume 1) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1911. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... Dishonest Woodman. (A golden ax ) Yes Yes That is mine. Give it to me. Mercury. Dishonest man You'll get nothing from me. I will not even bring up your common ax. Dishonest Woodman. He has gone. And I have nothing I have even lost the ax I had. The Country Mouse And The City Mouse ACT I Place: Tim country. Mrs. Country Mouse. Is everything ready for company? Let me see. I have two chestnuts, a peach pit, and a corncob with several kernels on. It is certainly a good dinner. Ah Here comes the company. How do you do, Mrs. City Mouse? Sit right down to dinner. Mrs. City Mouse. Thank you, I will. I'm very hungry. Airs. Country Mouse. 1 Help yourself to a chestnut. Why, you are eating very little. Maybe you don't care for chestnuts. Will you have a corn kernel? Mrs. City Mouse. If you please. Mrs. Country Mouse. Why, you hardly taste it I fear you don't care for corn kernels. Well, you certainly will like this fine peach pit. Gnaw right into it, my dear friend, and enjoy yourself. Mrs. City Mouse. Thank you. You are very kind. Mrs. Country Mouse. You do not seem to like that, either. What can be the matter Mrs. City Mouse. My dear Mrs. Country Mouse, I wouldn't be impolite for anything. I know you took pains to get me a nice dinner. But tell me truly, is this all you can get to eat in the country? Mrs. Country Mouse. What more could any one want? Mrs. City Mouse. Why, we city mice have dozens of dishes at every meal. Mrs. Country Mouse. We country mice never have anything but nuts and seed. Mrs. City Mouse. How foolish you are to live in the country Why don't you move to the city? Come Come with me. I'll show you a better place to live in. Mrs. Country Mouse. Thank you, Mrs. City Mouse. I'll go with you to the city. ACT II Place: TJie city. M...