Wheeler's Graded Literary Readers Volume 6 (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. 1919 Excerpt: ... 15 lions that supported it, stroking their paws and putting his tiny fingers into their eyes, and laughing--laughing as if he had at last found something to amuse him. "There is a fine King for you " said the first lordin-waiting, who was a friend of the Prince Regent. 20 "What a King who to the last day of his life will have to be carried about like a baby; very unfortunate " The Crown Prince came forward, kissing the hilt of his sword, and said, "I swear to perform my duties as Regent, to take all care of His Royal Highness--His 25 Majesty, I mean,"--with a grand bow to the little child, --"and I will do my humble best to govern the country." So the King and the Queen slept in peace, and Prince Dolor reigned over the land, --that is, his uncle did, --and everybody said what a fortunate thing it was for the poor little Prince to have such a clever uncle to take care of him. QUESTIONS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Who wrote this story? Tell what you know of her. 2. Tell who Prince Dolor was. Describe the beginning of his life. 3. Did it seem a beginning that promised happiness? Why? 4. What was his first misfor tune? Do you think it a very sad one? Why? 5. What did his godmother name him? What does it mean? 6. What was his second mis fortune? How great a misfortune was this loss? 7. What is a " Regent "? Who became Regent? 8. What do people mean when they cry: "The King is dead Long live the King "? 9. What kind of man was the Prince Regent? 10. How had the little prince's chances of being happy turned out by this time? 11. Why is it that you can not find Nomansland on any map or read of it in any history? Part II Read over the meanings of these words before you read Part II: ministers: men app...