CONTENTS

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I.[The Oxen Story]13
II.[The Fine-Hominy Story]21
III.[The Apple Story]36
IV.[The Whole Wheat Story]47
V.[The Stump Story]59
VI.[The Horsie Story]64
VII.[The Log Story]71
VIII.[The Uncle Sam Story]80
IX.[The Market Story]84
X.[The Maple-Sugar Story]96
XI.[The Rail Fence Story]110
XII.[The Cow Story]120
XIII.[The Hay Story]135
XIV.[The Fireplace Story]146
XV.[The Baking Story]156
XVI.[The Swimming Story]165
XVII.[The Chicken Story]175
XVIII.[The Shawl Story]184
XIX.[The Buying-Farm Story]198
XX.[The Butter Story]203
XXI.[The Bean-Pole Story]210