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The Little Colonel: Maid of Honor

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by Annie F. Johnston


  _By EDITH ROBINSON_

  =A LITTLE PURITAN'S FIRST CHRISTMAS=

  A story of Colonial times in Boston, telling how Christmas was inventedby Betty Sewall, a typical child of the Puritans, aided by her brotherSam.

  =A LITTLE DAUGHTER OF LIBERTY=

  The author introduces this story as follows:

  "One ride is memorable in the early history of the American Revolution,the well-known ride of Paul Revere. Equally deserving of commendation isanother ride,--the ride of Anthony Severn,--which was no less historicin its action or memorable in its consequences."

  =A LOYAL LITTLE MAID=

  A delightful and interesting story of Revolutionary days, in which thechild heroine, Betsey Schuyler, renders important services to GeorgeWashington.

  =A LITTLE PURITAN REBEL=

  This is an historical tale of a real girl, during the time when thegallant Sir Harry Vane was governor of Massachusetts.

  =A LITTLE PURITAN PIONEER=

  The scene of this story is laid in the Puritan settlement atCharlestown.

  =A LITTLE PURITAN BOUND GIRL=

  A story of Boston in Puritan days, which is of great interest toyouthful readers.

  =A LITTLE PURITAN CAVALIER=

  The story of a "Little Puritan Cavalier" who tried with all his boyishenthusiasm to emulate the spirit and ideals of the dead Crusaders.

  =A PURITAN KNIGHT ERRANT=

  The story tells of a young lad in Colonial times who endeavored to carryout the high ideals of the knights of olden days.

  _By OUIDA_ (_Louise de la Ramee_)

  =A DOG OF FLANDERS=

  A CHRISTMAS STORY

  Too well and favorably known to require description.

  =THE NURNBERG STOVE=

  This beautiful story has never before been published at a popular price.

  _By FRANCES MARGARET FOX_

  =THE LITTLE GIANT'S NEIGHBOURS=

  A charming nature story of a "little giant" whose neighbors were thecreatures of the field and garden.

  =FARMER BROWN AND THE BIRDS=

  A little story which teaches children that the birds are man's bestfriends.

  =BETTY OF OLD MACKINAW=

  A charming story of child life.

  =BROTHER BILLY=

  The story of Betty's brother, and some further adventures of Bettyherself.

  =MOTHER NATURE'S LITTLE ONES=

  Curious little sketches describing the early lifetime, or "childhood,"of the little creatures out-of-doors.

  =HOW CHRISTMAS CAME TO THE MULVANEYS=

  A bright, lifelike little story of a family of poor children with anunlimited capacity for fun and mischief.

  =THE COUNTRY CHRISTMAS=

  Miss Fox has vividly described the happy surprises that made theoccasion so memorable to the Mulvaneys, and the funny things thechildren did in their new environment.

  _By MISS MULOCK_

  =THE LITTLE LAME PRINCE=

  A delightful story of a little boy who has many adventures by means ofthe magic gifts of his fairy godmother.

  =ADVENTURES OF A BROWNIE=

  The story of a household elf who torments the cook and gardener, but isa constant joy and delight to the children who love and trust him.

  =HIS LITTLE MOTHER=

  Miss Mulock's short stories for children are a constant source ofdelight to them, and "His Little Mother," in this new and attractivedress, will be welcomed by hosts of youthful readers.

  =LITTLE SUNSHINE'S HOLIDAY=

  An attractive story of a summer outing. "Little Sunshine" is another ofthose beautiful child-characters for which Miss Mulock is so justlyfamous.

  _By MARSHALL SAUNDERS_

  =FOR HIS COUNTRY=

  A sweet and graceful story of a little boy who loved his country;written with that charm which has endeared Miss Saunders to hosts ofreaders.

  =NITA, THE STORY OF AN IRISH SETTER = In this touching little book, MissSaunders shows how dear to her heart are all of God's dumb creatures.

  =ALPATOK, THE STORY OF AN ESKIMO DOG=

  Alpatok, an Eskimo dog from the far north, was stolen from his masterand left to starve in a strange city, but was befriended and cared for,until he was able to return to his owner.

  _By WILL ALLEN DROMGOOLE_

  =THE FARRIER'S DOG AND HIS FELLOW=

  This story, written by the gifted young Southern woman, will appeal toall that is best in the natures of the many admirers of her graceful andpiquant style.

  =THE FORTUNES OF THE FELLOW=

  Those who read and enjoyed the pathos and charm of "The Farrier's Dogand His Fellow" will welcome the further account of the adventures ofBaydaw and the Fellow at the home of the kindly smith.

  =THE BEST OF FRIENDS=

  This continues the experiences of the Farrier's dog and his Fellow,written in Mr. Dromgoole's well-known charming style.

  =DOWN IN DIXIE=

  A fascinating story for boys and girls, of a family of Alabama childrenwho move to Florida and grow up in the South.

  _By MARIAN W. WILDMAN_

  =LOYALTY ISLAND=

  An account of the adventures of four children and their pet dog on anisland, and how they cleared their brother from the suspicion ofdishonesty.

  =THEODORE AND THEODORA=

  This is a story of the exploits and mishaps of two mischievous twins,and continues the adventures of the interesting group of children in"Loyalty Island."

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  Transcriber's Notes:

  Obvious punctuation errors repaired.

  Page 46, unclear wording "int n" changed to "interest in" (such friendlyinterest in)

  Page 161, "woudn't" changed to "wouldn't" (vowed she wouldn't)

  Page 244, "conversaton" changed to "conversation" (fell intoconversation)

  Page 260, "unroarious" changed to "uproarious" (were almost uproarious)

 


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