Chapter I: Preface

A PORTION of the Stories in this Volume have appeared in the "Children's Paper," but the greater number have never before been published. A. L. O. E., in sending forth this little Work, feels something like a labourer who, when wearied by heavier work, finds that he can yet tell stories on a winter's evening to the little ones gathering around his chair, or seated on his knee. There is something refreshing to the spirit in the atmosphere of childhood, and an Authoress may feel its influence even in writing for children. Especially is this the case if her aim, in entering nursery or playroom, be to try to make their young inmates more happy, because more loving and good.

A. L. O. E.

CONTENTS.

I. "THE HYMN MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME"

II. THE BEAR

III. THE TIGER-CUB

IV. NOT ONE TOO MANY

V. THE IRON RING

VI. THE ILL WIND

VII. THE TWO PETS

VIII. THE BOY AND THE BIRD'S NEST

IX. THE ENGLISH GIRL AND HER AYAH

X. I'LL NOT LET YOU GO

PART I.

PART II.