The Dayspring Volume 2 (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. 1873 Excerpt: ...face The motherbiddy is not a bit afraid for her chickens. If a strange boy or girl should come along, she would say " Cluck cluck I cluck " very quick; and off she would go with the chickens running after her. Biddy would not care if the little girl took up her chickies, and held them in her lap. They have no fear either. So they stand and look up very wisely, or peck away after the crumbs of meal in the dish. When the little girl gets her pets all close to her, she will talk to them all, and give them some nice bits to eat. They all have good manners. They do not push and crowd, but eat out of her hand, as she holds it out to one and the other. The chickies can have only fine crumbs. They do not see how it is their mother can swallow such a huge thing as a kernel of corn. If I could go and see all the little readers of the " Dayspring," what lots of pets they would show me Fine dogs, spry kittens, frisky lambs, clumsy bossies, soft-haired rabbits, and I do not know how many more. Well, I am glad they have pets; and I am very sure they get back from their pets all the love they give. " Gratitudr is like the orange-tree, dropping its golden fruit upon the earth whence it derives its nutriment." lor The Dayspring. WHAT FREDDIE WOULD DO. " If I were a squirrel, I know what I'd do: I'd eat nuts and apples All the day through. "I'd climb on the fences; I'd scamper up trees, And gather the acorns As fast as I please. " I shouldn't hear father Keep saying, My son, The school-bell is ringing: Stop playing and run.' " I shouldn't hear grandma Say, ' Freddie, take care You're always in mischief: You'll fall down the stair.' "I'd play, if I wanted, From morning till night, With nobody saying, ' You're not doi...