History of Little Jane, with Some Account of the Pretty Stories She Found in Her New Book (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1855. Excerpt: ... the bag; and Jane often ran up stairs that day to peep at it. And, indeed, for a long time she always looked in if the door was open, when she passed up and down stairs. I think she had more pleasure in making that useful bag for her papa, than she would have had in a new toy, had it been ever so pretty. When she grew bigger, she did many things for him; and nothing made her more happy than to be employed for him, and her dear mamma. CHAPTER THE TENTH. Jane's Birthday. Would you like to know how Jane spent her birthday 1 Well, I will tell you. It was in the beginning of August; it was a beautiful day, but not too hot. When she came down in the morning, after breakfast, every body came into the parlour to see her, and to wish her " many happy returns of the day." She was six years old. Andrew, the gardener, brought her a most beautiful basket of flowers: they looked so lovely, and smelt so sweet They were put on the table in the middle of the room. Then Jane thanked everybody for their kind wishes; and she had a little present to give OLD ANDREW PRESENTING HIS BASKET OF ELOWERS TO LITTLE JANE. to each of the servants, that they might remember her birthday; and mamma told her, to invite them all to have tea in the meadow, in the afternoon. Nurse's present was a new gown; which was made, and ready to wear in the afternoon. When the servants were gone out of the room, mamma and papa gave their dear little girl their presents. Papa's was a pretty little rose-wood work-box: it was lined with rose-coloured silk; in it was a silver thimble, a pretty pair of scissors, a needle-book, a great many reels of cotton and silk, and all that could be wanted for working. Jane was greatly delighted with this beautiful present; she admired every thing in it, and thanked her...