Den Becomes a Martyr to Studying at School
Ten year old Den loves play but hates school. Dolly explains being a martyr means doing what is right even if hard. Den resolves to study, spurred by Dolly and his mother encouragement, and soon finds staying with lessons easier than expected.
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Den
Little den
Dennis
Nile
Egypt
Africa
Der
Dolly Bryant
Denny
Dolly
Mamma
Minnie
Don
Marter
When Grandma Was a Little Girl
A child's reminiscence contrasts past and present innocence. The speaker recalls elder restraint with long dresses and stiff church manners, noting how children today should treat elders kindly and remember history.
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Good Lord's House
The Beautiful Party and the Hateful Night
A riddle poem by Elizabeth L. Gould recounts Polly McCarthy hosting a party with cheerful children. Geraldine Storrow returns home sorrowful, blaming both boys and girls for greed and meanness. The same party is blamed by different sides, prompting reflection on behavior.
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Miss Polly
McCarthy
Geraldine Storrow
Polly McCarthy
Geraldine
Facing Tasks and Perseverance in Youth
A motivational verse urges persistence in the face of life’s problems. It counsels steadfast effort, self-reliance, and repeated attempts until success, emphasizing discipline over avoidance. The lines encourage confronting duties rather than seeking easy escape.
A Little Boy's Letter to Santa
A child writes to Santa asking for a green Christmas tree with candles and tinsel, a rocky horse, a wax doll for his sister, new skates for both, a drum, and a basket of goodies for them to share, hoping Santa will bring happiness to little folks.
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Santa
Sis
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Philip B. Strong
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