THOMAS NELSON

AND SONS

CONTENTS

THE STORY OF A NEEDLE:—

I.My Education[9]
II.My First Adventure[14]
III.Conversation in a Work-box[21]
IV.A Mother’s Delights[26]
V.A Perfect Metal[35]
VI.A Piece of Mischief[40]
VII.The Lively Metal[48]
VIII.Packing the Box[54]
IX.Gold on a Dark Ground[63]
X.The School-boy’s Return[72]
XI.Home Hints[79]
XII.The Story of a Needle and a Compass[90]
XIII.Gold brought to the Proof[100]
XIV.Conclusion[111]
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GLORY[120]
THE VICTORY[130]
BEARING BURDENS[147]

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

A black stream was flowing down on the carpet[Frontispiece]
“Mamma, please, will you lay down the hem for me?” said Lily[27]
Eddy was delighted with his teacher[80]
Eddy tells his story[116]