With snow in the garden, and ice on the trees,
Surely you cannot, though trying your best,
Find any breakfast or feather your nest.
THE HISTORY LESSON.
Kate was trying to learn her history lesson. She thought she never could learn the names of all the Presidents of the United States, and recite them in their order. Her eyes would stray to the story books. Her mind would wander to “Lady Constance,” who had her right hand cut off to save the life of her dear husband. And to Cinderella and her lost slipper. And to the Prince who found it and married her. In fact she could think of everything except the Presidents of the United States.
While she was wasting her time, Cousin Anna came in to call.
“What makes you look so cross, Kate?” Cousin Anna asked.
“I can’t get my lesson,” lamented Kate.
“What is your lesson about?” asked the cousin.
“All the Presidents, and I get so mixed up.”