The Nursery, September 1873, Vol. XIV. No. 3

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Various. The Nursery, September 1873, Vol. XIV. No. 3

THE QUEER THINGS THAT HAPPENED TO NELLY

ROSE'S SONG

THE SIX DUCKS

THE BUNCH OF GRAPES

A TRUE STORY ABOUT A DOG

A LITTLE TEASE

PITCHER-PLANTS AND MONKEY-POTS

UNDER THE CHERRY-TREE

SLEEPING IN THE SUNSHINE

RAMBLES IN THE WOODS

WHAT I SAW AT THE SEASHORE

BLOSSOM AND I

HOW NORMAN BECAME AN ARTIST

PICTURES FOR WALTER

THE FISHERMEN'S CHILDREN

YOUNG LAZYBONES

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In the pond near Emily's house six tame ducks used to have a fine time swimming about, except in winter, when the pond was frozen. Emily had a name for each one of them. They used to run to her when she called; for they knew she loved them all, and would treat them well.

Among these six happy ducks there was a white one that was at one time of his life a wild duck. Emily named him Albus; for albus is Latin for white. I will tell you how Albus happened to become tamed.

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"He is any thing but a beauty," said Matty. "I think him the ugliest dog I ever saw."

"I suppose they call him Beauty to make up for the bad word he gets from every one as being ugly," said Reka. "He is a good dog, nevertheless; and he knows that shawl belongs to his mistress.—Don't you, Beauty?"

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