I might be a princess, with robe and gem;
With a gay little page, and a harper old,
Who knew all the stories that ever were told,—
Stories in prose, and stories in rhyme,
That happened somewhere, once-on-a-time.

In the country of Somewhere, no one looks
At maps and blackboards and grammar books,
For all your knowledge just grows and grows,
Like the song in a bird, or the sweet in a rose.
And if ever I chance, on a fortunate day,
To that wonderful region to find my way,
Why, then, if the stories all are true,
As quick as I can, I'll come for you,
And we'll row away to its happy shores,
In a silver shallop with golden oars.

-St. Nicholas.

By the help of the following outline write, in prose, what the author of this imaginative poem has said:

Conclusion: What will happen if this happy land is reached.

SUGGESTIONS FOR IMAGINATIVE COMPOSITIONS.

Imaginary trips to countries,

planets, and cities.

What I Saw at the South Pole.
The Bird's Carnival.
What the Moon Told Me.
How the Rose Became Red.

The Quarrel of the Lily and the
Sunflower.

History of a Pen.

Stories from children's books,

papers, and magazines. Fairy tales by standard authors.

PART II.

NOTE TO THE TEACHER.

The lessons in Part II. are intended to be a simple introduction to. the subject of grammar. As in Part I., the lessons should be supplemented by a variety of drill work suggested by the teacher. The language work planned in the Readers should also be used in connection with these lessons.

Blart

PART II.

AN EXERCISE IN DISCRIMINATION.

To the Teacher.-In the first part of the following story all the names and words that stand for names are printed in italics. After the pupil has carefully noted these, he is to make an effort to select from the second part all the words that are similar in office.

HARDY AND HIS DONKEY.

Hardy lives in the mountains of California by a beautiful river of clear water. Hardy has a donkey that he calls Aures and upon this donkey he rides everywhere over the hills. Sometimes Aures is cross and then he does some strange things. One day Hardy was riding him after the cows and they came to a mountain that was very steep. Aures does not like steep mountains, so when he saw it he stopped, stiffened his legs, and stood still. Hardy coaxed him in every way, but the stubborn fellow only switched his tail as if he were saying "You must climb that hill alone." Hardy left him and when he returned Aures was waiting for him. Hardy gives Aures a lump of sugar when he has been good, but after this naughty prank he received no sugar for many days. Aures often puts his feet together and humps his back quickly when he thinks Hardy has ridden enough, but Hardy rides so well he is seldom thrown.

Another time Hardy and his two sisters, Agnes and Kate, all climbed upon Aures. You may be sure that the crusty little donkey felt angry at so heavy a load. He trotted sullenly down the road to the river and when he reached the water he waded in a little way, put his head down quickly and let the children all slide into the stream. Agnes, who was up first, said that she could see a smile of triumph on his face as he started for home. The children, who are used to the water, laughed heartily and thought it a fine joke. Aures carries loads of wood from the hills, and bags

PARTS OF SPEECH.

of clover to the cows. He and Hardy are great friends and are seldom apart. The little boys who live near Hardy think him a lucky boy and are always happy when Hardy lets them ride.

LESSON 1.

NAMES AND WORDS THAT STAND FOR NAMES.

Name three things that you see in this room.

Give the names of two flowers.

Tell the names of two animals.

Give the names of four kinds of fruit.

In the following sentences, which words are names:

The spider is not an insect.

Bees and butterflies live upon flowers.
London is the largest city in the world.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Linen is made from flax.

1. Ira thought that Ira was late.

2. Ira thought that he was late.

3. Jerry found a ball, and put it away.

4. Susie said that she would go.

In sentence one, how many times do you find the name Ira?

In sentence two, what word is used in place of the word

Ira?

In sentence three, find the names.

What word in sentence three is used instead of the name ball?

In sentence four, find the name and the word that stands for a name.

In the following sentences, tell which words are names, and which words stand for names:

1. Effie said, "Give the book to me.'

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