Thad. W.H. Leavitt

Entered according to Act of Parliament in the year 1898, by Lydia Leavitt and Thad. W.H. Leavitt, at the Department of Agriculture.


Illustrated by Anna Lake


WELLS PUBLISHING CO.

TORONTO


1898


CONTENTS:



PREFACE


It is probable that the reader will discover among the "Short Sayings" some familiar acquaintance and even old friend, unconsciously appropriated. Should such be the case, kindly credit to the "Wise" and leave the "Otherwise" to

THE AUTHORS.


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