Harper's Young People, December 23, 1879

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Various. Harper's Young People, December 23, 1879

THE BRAVE SWISS BOY

VII.—A GLIMPSE OF PARISIAN LIFE

THE BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS GREEN

CHRISTMAS PUZZLE

A CHRISTMAS STORY

THE HISTORY OF PHOTOGEN AND NYCTERIS

XIV.—THE SUN

XV.—THE COWARD HERO

THE GIFT OF THE BIRDS

THE FAIR PERSIAN

THEY GOT THE TURKEY

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The bright rays of the morning sun filled the room when Walter awoke from his long and refreshing sleep, to gaze in astonishment at the rich and beautiful furniture that adorned the apartment. Silk curtains, mirrors that reached to the ceiling, beautiful carpets, attractive pictures in gilt frames—all was new and dazzling to the unsophisticated mountain youth. He was still gazing in wonder at all these glories, when Mr. Seymour, who had slept in the next room, suddenly opened the door.

"Jump up, Walter," said he. "Breakfast is ready, and my friend wants to speak to you; so be as quick as you can."

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For a fortnight Mr. Lafond kept his promise faithfully; but at the end of that time he again yielded to the old temptation, and after a night of revelry returned home in broad daylight in a state of complete helplessness. The servant renewed his entreaties and warnings; reminded his master that the physician had declared that his existence depended on his leading a sober life, and obtained from him a renewal of the broken promise. But alas! it proved as vain as before. In a few days all his hopes were again crushed, and his prayers and entreaties were only answered by his master with a shrug of the shoulders.

"You know nothing about it, Walter," said he. "The temptation is so strong, that one can't be always resisting it."

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