The Illustrations

The ever-busy crutch fell unheeded to the floor and Aunt Cheerful Loring fell sobbing to her knees[Frontispiece]
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The boy seated himself upon the window sill and doffed his dripping cap with the air of a gallant[34]
So by the window the Lady Ariel and Aunt Cheerful gaily made crimson chains for a Christmas tree[64]
Jean drew forth the pitiful little canvas bag and stuffed it full of greenbacks[112]