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Updated: May 24, 2025
Merrifield had said much of regret at leaving her to such a crew of little savages, and she had only tried to set the mother's mind at rest by being cheerful; and though she felt that it was a great undertaking to manage those great boys out of lesson-hours, she knew that when a thing cannot be helped, strength and aid is given to those who seek for it sincerely.
All was quiet enough during lesson-hours, it is true; but as soon as ever that period had elapsed, the young princes became as restless as ever. Nay the older they grew, the more they wanted, and the less pleased they became with what was granted. "From very early days of the tutorship, the old story began:
For he had other pupils practising under his eye in the woods, not far from Frank. "And I should like to ask if I could have permission," began Frank, archly. "Ask me any thing you please, out of lesson-hours." And the old drummer patted the young drummer's shoulder. Frank felt encouraged.
I had a little sinking pang of disappointment, but I passed on to the door looking out on the river. By this door was a seat, empty, but on this lay a book and a straw hat. I could feel the hot blushes cover my face, my neck, as I caught sight of these. I stooped down, feeling guilty, and took up the book. It was a book which he had read daily to me in our lesson-hours.
This will take two lesson-hours, probably, and the drawing may be left, if desired, as the exercise to prepare for the second recitation. The buds of Horsechestnut contain the plan of the whole growth of the next season. They are scaly and covered, especially towards the apex, with a sticky varnish. The scales are opposite, like the leaves.
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