Ah, how proud, how overjoyed I was, when after placing vase and flower on the window-sill, I plucked my mother by the gown, and made her follow me to the spot.
"It is his doing and his money!" said my father; "good actions have mended the bad."
—From "The Caxtons", by Bulwer-Lytton.
1. What did the boy do when he "lingered behind a few moments"?
2. If you were to act out this story, you would have to imagine yourself in several places. Make a list of them in the right order.
3. What do you think "seven-and-sixpence" means? How much money do you think the boy had left when he had paid for the flower-pot?
4. What do you think the two fairies were?
5. This selection is divided into three parts, each headed with a Roman numeral. Write a heading or topic for each part.
[SAINT GEORGE AND THE DRAGON]
Here is the story of the greatest deed of the patron, or guardian, saint of England. As you read the story, try to remember how the young men of England, France, and America showed themselves worthy followers of this brave, noble knight.
Long ago, when the knights lived in the land, there was one knight whose name was Sir George. He was not only braver than all the rest, but he was so noble, kind, and good that the people came to call him Saint George.
No robbers ever dared to trouble the people who lived near his castle, and all the wild animals were killed or driven away, so the little children could play even in the woods without being afraid.