Sit by his side, and list his lay!
Thus fancy oft will bring relief—
And with a shadow, comfort grief.
Inquisitive Jack.
CHAPTER I.
Jack’s habit of roaming about—His singular way of satisfying his curiosity—The story of the whortleberry bush—Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards—How to see and investigate—The ant hill—Great days—Dinner.
Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read. It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up. How intent he seems in reading his book!
But I must tell you about Jack, when he was quite young, and before he could read. All children have a deal of curiosity, and they ask a great many questions of their parents and others. As for instance: What makes the fire burn? Why does the sun shine? Who made the moon? Why do cats have ears? &c.