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?"
