Anne. a, e, i, o, u. Y, is sometimes a vowel, and sometimes a consonant. The other letters are all consonants, they are, b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, q, r, s, t, v, w, x, y, z.
Mrs. Harley. Very well, now you understand the letters, I will explain the other little marks you see in this book. They are called stops: there are six different ones, the comma, which is the shortest; the semicolon;—the colon:—the period.—the note of admiration!—which denotes wonder or surprise—and the note of interrogation? which shews that a question is asked. Repeat them to me.
Anne. , ; : . ! ?
Mrs. Harley. Quite right, you may now put away your book, and go to play.
CHAPTER II.
FRIDAY.
Mrs. Harley. Here is another story for you Anne.
Anne. Thank you, dear mamma, let me begin it directly.