Grammar school reader
Salem Town
Paperback
(RareBooksClub.com, May 9, 2012)
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1851 Excerpt: ...with you." 16. "With me, sir?" said Kalph; "you have nothing to settle with me. The trifling assistance you received was not worth remembering; it was only what-I should have gladly given to any one in your circumstances. Times have altered a good deal since, and I often feel the greatest sorrow in witnessing distress which I have not the power to relieve." 17. "But you shall have the power," answered the gentleman. "Independence could never be better placed than in your hands. But we will talk of these things to-morrow. Now give me my supper, as you promised; for I have traveled a great distance to-day, and am rather tired." Ralph prepared his simple fare, and then showed his guest to his humble bed. 18. Next morning, the little story of the misfortunes, with which Ralph had had to struggle, was recounted. The stranger, eager to place him in a happier lot, purchased a neat house, and having stocked it with every necessary, and increased his flock by fifty sheep, the happy Ralph was made owner of it, and lived many years in that prosperity which usually follows industry and integrity. Notes.--» See East Indies, p. 109, note a. b See England, p. 110, note c. 19. His benefactor generally called once or twice a year to see him; and the peasantry, for miles around, often amused their children with repeating the good fortune which proved a REWARD OF HOSPITALITY. Questions. 1. What kind of a life had Ralph for a long time led? 2. What happened to his father? 3. How did Ralph support himself and mother? 6. Who called upon him one evening? 12. What was his name? 12. What is said of London 14. What success did he have in the East Indies? 18. What present did James Corbett make Ralph for his hospitality? 19. How did t...