"Peggy! why, Peggy, make haste, I say. Here's the dog! How did he ever come here?"

The old lady came bustling along at double her usual speed, and I thought she would immediately explain my appearance; but she seemed even more surprised than her husband; she fairly screamed.

"Well to be sure!" exclaimed she as usual, as soon as she had recovered her breath; "well to be sure! Did any body ever see such a thing? How can he have come? Do you think master is on the road?"

"I'll run down to the turnpike and see," answered her husband; and off he set, without bestowing a word upon me; his wife meanwhile, with her apron thrown over her head, straining her eyes to look after him. I wagged my tail, and patted her with my paw, and did my best to make her understand that I was there on my own account; but her head was too full of fancies to attend to the reality, and she persisted in looking out for my master who was not coming, and neglecting me who was there under her eyes. So I left her to find out the state of the case as she could, and turned my steps towards the house, where I hoped to meet a friend, who would think nothing so natural as my being at her side.

I peeped in at the kitchen window, and there sat my Pussy, in her old place before the fire, looking just as when I left her—the neatest, whitest, softest, and gentlest of creatures. She was not surprised to see me. She winked and blinked a little, as if she was dreaming of me at that moment, and was afraid to open her eyes more than half-way, lest the dream should vanish; but at last she opened them altogether, and the dream turned to reality. Then, had we not a happy meeting!

There was much to tell on both sides before we could properly discuss the grand object of my coming, and our time was a good deal taken up by a constant succession of visitors; not dogs or cats, as might have been expected, but boys and girls, men and women, friends of the servants, all pouring in to see me. From the time that the gardener and his wife had satisfied themselves that my master was not coming with me, they seemed to consider my arrival stranger than ever, and to think it necessary to inform every body of the circumstances,—though I should certainly have supposed there would be more wonder in seeing two persons than one. Pussy did not approve of so much company, as she always disliked to be stared at; I, being of a less retiring turn of mind, was perhaps rather flattered by the notice; but, by the time evening came, even I was glad to have the house quiet. Then we lay by the fire, and explained all our feelings to each other.

I described to my friend how unhappy I had been without her, and how amidst all the pleasures of London I had languished for her company, till I could bear my loneliness no longer; and I entreated her, for my sake, to relinquish all her present habits, and to try a new life and a new home.

She heard me with much sympathy, and owned that she too had been unhappy; and that, notwithstanding the placid exterior which she had thought it right to keep up, she had missed me quite as much as I missed her. But she did not at once, as I hoped, agree eagerly to my proposal of accompanying me to London. She hesitated. The journey seemed an arduous undertaking. What strange dogs she might meet! what showers of rain! what obstacles of all kinds, that had never suggested themselves to me!

I strenuously combated all her objections, trying to convince her that the journey which seemed so formidable would turn out a mere pleasure-excursion. I did not mind getting wet myself; but as she did, I was glad to assure her that there was plenty of shelter in case of rain. Indeed, one might suppose that the whole road had been laid out for the express convenience of cat travellers; there were such hedges, trees, stiles, sheltered nooks, and sunny banks in every direction. Then as for strange dogs, was I not there to protect her? was I not a match for any dog? and did she not know that I would gladly shed the last drop of my blood in her cause, besides enjoying a fight on my own account? She sighed, but her sigh was a nearer approach to a purr than before, though her objections were far from being finished.

She owned that she dreaded change. She had her own habits and her own duties; she had been used all her life to that same house, with its cellars and its pantries under her especial charge, and she was afraid that in a new place she might be idle and uncomfortable.

This seemed to me a most unreasonable punctilio. I allowed that she might fairly prefer the country, but I could not for a moment admit that a town life need be idle. Did she suppose there were no mice in London? I could answer for the contrary. The servants were perpetually complaining not only of mice, but of rats; and only the day before I started, I had heard them declare that they could not do without a cat any longer. A most active life was open to her. The only danger was, that she might find too much to do, and that her love of neatness and comfort might be revolted by the dark crannies and gloomy cellars in which she had to seek her work. But as for being useless, that was indeed an idle fear any where for any body who wished to work.

She listened attentively, and began to purr in a more decided manner.

"Still," said she, "I am afraid they will miss me here."

"No doubt," I replied; "but their loss can be remedied. A house like this can be kept in order by a very inferior cat to yourself; and after all, you are cherished here chiefly because it was Lily's wish. Peggy can easily find another kitten; and you know she has often said that white cats were not to her taste, and she should much prefer a tabby."

"True, true," murmured Puss; and seeing that she was gradually softening, I continued to place every inducement before her in the strongest light. I represented the present unguarded state of the sugar, candles, preserves, &c., in a manner to touch the feelings of any domestic cat, and dwelt at some length on the improvement that must take place in the house under her vigilant superintendence. And I finally crowned my persuasions with the tenderest appeal to her affection for me, drawing a vivid picture of the difference to me and to my happiness that would result from her companionship. Pussy had for some time been wavering, and before I had finished my harangue she purred a full consent.

I need not describe my delight at thus gaining the great object of my life. Some feelings should not be made public property. My happiness was not of a nature to be boisterous, but it was such as to satisfy Pussy that she had decided aright.

At break of day we began our grand adventure, as we were anxious to lose no time; and we had been so well fed over-night, that we could defy hunger for the next twenty-four hours. When I had set out on my solitary journey, I had felt very easy about my accommodations and mode of travelling; but now that I had my less hardy companion, many cares crowded on my mind, and I pondered so profoundly over every arrangement, that Puss seemed the most cheerful and courageous of the two. Indeed, from the moment she agreed to my request, she generously gave to the winds all her former objections, and thought of nothing but helping me, and giving as little trouble as possible herself.

We passed through our native village quietly. All curious observers had visited us the night before; and our friendship was so well known, that the sight of us together attracted no notice beyond a few kind words; but on emerging into the great world of the London road, we were obliged to hold a consultation upon our proceedings. Though our object was the same, our views of the best means of attaining it did not quite agree; Pussy's idea being to avoid fighting, mine to be prepared for it. Doubtless a combination of both principles was our true policy.

We reconnoitred our route. Fields on each side were divided from the road by hedges, and there was a raised path between the hedge and the road. We decided that I should run along the open path, looking out for every danger, while Pussy, as much out of sight as possible, crept along the field on the other side of the hedge. Though this arrangement separated us, it was by far the safest; the thick green hedge hid the cat from observation, and there were plenty of gaps through which we could take an opportunity of peeping at each other, unmarked by any one else. Moreover, the fields had attractions for Pussy besides mere security; she could catch birds and field-mice, and thus secure a comfortable meal at any moment.

In this manner we proceeded pleasantly for many miles; I trotting steadily onwards, and Puss creeping behind the hedge at her usual stealthy pace. When prudence permitted, we enlivened our journey by various agreeable diversions. Sometimes on coming to a paling or a wall, Puss jumped up with her usual activity, and ran along the top. Occasionally we made a halt, while she climbed a pleasant tree, and I reposed on the grass under its shade. Or she would rest on a sunny bank, while I amused myself by watching any passing carriages and horses in the road. Once or twice we left the beaten path in search of water, but we were careful not to wander far out of our way.

In going through one village, we observed some trellis-work on the gable end of a house, affording facilities of ascent quite irresistible to a cat of spirit. Puss was on the perpendicular wall in an instant, climbing hand over hand, or rather paw over paw, till she reached the roof. There she revelled in her favourite exaltation, and enjoyed herself thoroughly in darting over the slates, and making excursions up and down the chimney stacks. As there were several houses adjoining, she had the opportunity of a considerable promenade along the gutters, very satisfactory till she came to the end of the row; but there, unfortunately, she found no means of coming down again. There was no trellis; and a blank wall, without a single projection to afford a footing, was beyond even her dexterity. There was nothing to be done but to retrace her steps, I meanwhile running along the footpath, and looking up with some anxiety.

But we were not obliged to go back very far. The middle house was an inn, with a sign-post before it, from which hung a picture of a red lion rampant,—an ugly beast, and far from royal. I thought I would have shaken him to pieces if he had been alive, but under present circumstances I was very glad to see him. Puss sprang from the roof to the cross-beam which supported him, and from thence easily scrambled down his post to the ground. Very glad I was to have her at my side again, and to make our way through the village unmolested.



All these freaks had rather hindered us, as people cannot go out of their way for amusement without wasting more time than they reckon upon; and I now urged Puss to resist such temptations, and to keep up a steady walk on her side of the hedge. Not being able to climb myself, I had no sympathy with her great love of the art; and, in fact, I had sometimes considered her power of ascending heights, and finding footing in places inaccessible to me, as a fault in her character. But as I did not wish to be ill-natured and disagreeable, I indulged her taste, though believing it to be useless, if not dangerous, and often persuading her to keep to the beaten path in every thing.

But I thought myself wiser than I was, and I had to learn by experience that every different nature and endowment may have its peculiar advantages. Before we were out of sight of that village, the very talent which I had despised was the means of saving Pussy's life.

The hedgerow, which had hitherto been our safeguard and screen from impertinent observation, had come to an end; the fields were separated from the road only by an open ditch, and young trees enclosed in palings were planted at regular intervals along the path. We were trotting leisurely, thinking of no mischief, when at a turn in the road there suddenly darted out upon us a fierce and powerful mastiff. To leap the ditch and be at Pussy's side was the work of a moment both for him and for me, though with very different intentions; he to assail, I to defend her. The attack was so sudden, that Puss had not time to use her weapons to any purpose; she just managed to give one spirited claw at his nose with a loud hiss, and then sprang faster and higher than I had ever seen her spring before, and gained the top of the paling just in time to escape his seizure. If she had not been able to jump, she would have been a dead cat. Even then she was not quite out of his reach, and he flew after her; but I threw myself upon him while she bounded to the little tree, and climbed its branches till she gained a place of safety.

Then the mastiff and I had a battle royal. The very recollection of it at this day does me good. We were all in the highest state of excitement. Puss in the tree, her back showing high above her ears, and her tail swelled to the size of a fox's brush, puffing and spitting at her enemy like a snake or a steam-engine; the mastiff running round the paling on his hind legs, banging up against it on every side, and barking and howling with rage; I, no less furious, howling and barking at him in return, and galloping round the tree as wildly as he did. Determined to try every thing, he turned to dash round the other way, and we came full upon each other. I need not describe the consequences. "Greek" may "meet Greek," and I leave the result to the learned; but if any body had ever doubted whether when dog meets dog, "then comes the tug of war," now was the time to convince themselves. We certainly did tug at each other most decidedly. Our strength and courage were so nearly equal, that for some time the victory was doubtful. Again and again each hero, bitten, scratched, and bruised, rolled in the dust, and rose up again shaking ears and coat, ready to rush upon his adversary with undiminished spirit. The final issue seemed to depend entirely upon the power of holding out longest. As I scorn to boast, I candidly confess that I was many times ready to ask for quarter and own myself beaten: indeed, if I had only been fighting on my own account, I must have yielded; but the goodness of my cause supported me, and in defence of my friend I performed exploits of valour that I did not know to be in my nature. At last I had the satisfaction to see my enemy fairly turn round, and with drooping head, and tail between his legs, sneak off to his own home in a very different state of mind and body from that in which he left it. I sent after him a bark of triumph that made the woods re-echo; but my best reward was in my Pussy's thanks and praises, and the happy consciousness of being her successful champion.

I required a little rest after my exertions; but before long we were on the move again, and met with no further impediments till we arrived at our resting-place for the night. This was under the shelter of an empty barn, rather infested by rats, so that Puss found both food and lodging. Tastes differ: I was glad of a comfortable roof and a warm corner; but though Puss pressed me to partake of her provision, I preferred going without a meal for once in my life to sharing a rat.

We were up and dressed time enough for the rising sun to meet us on our road. I have few more "incidents of travel" to recount; indeed, beyond a little difficulty in crossing a puddle or two without wetting my comrade's feet, or dirtying her white stockings, we arrived at the outskirts of London without hindrance.

But I feared that it would not be so easy to creep unobserved through the busy streets, and I grew very uncomfortable when I found myself and my companion in the midst of the throng. I was anxious to conceal my fears from Puss, lest I should alarm her also; but her penetration saw through my forced cheerfulness, and obliged me to confess my apprehensions. True to her determination of making the best of every thing, she was more courageous than I. With her usual good sense, she pointed out to me that the greater the surrounding numbers, the better the chance of any individuals passing unnoticed; that it was the idle who hindered or molested others; and that this multitude of people, intent upon objects of their own, would have neither time nor inclination to annoy us.

"I know by experience, my dear Captain," continued she, "that when I am properly occupied with my own rats, I have no temptation to interfere with my neighbour's mice. It is when I have been sitting too long purring in the sunshine with nothing to do, that I am in danger of being mischievous or troublesome."

"True," I answered; "I can bear witness to that myself: and I am not afraid of the industrious people, if they noticed us, it would be kindly. But these are not all busy,—some may be at leisure to worry us; and I scarcely know how we are to pass unobserved; I fear we are very remarkable. At home you know how much was said about us."

"Yes, at home," she replied, with a significant curl of her whiskers, "but at home we stood alone; there was no one to compare us with. I fancy that many are thought great personages in their own little village, who would be quite unnoticed elsewhere. I hope that may be our case."

"You hope!" exclaimed I, almost with a bark; for in spite of my fears, I by no means admired Pussy's modest style of consolation. Mortification got the better of prudence, and I felt that I would rather fight every day and all day long than not be thought worth fighting with.

"I hope it for myself," she answered; "but I do not expect you to be of the same opinion. I am content to shun danger and avoid blame; but it is your nature to meet peril and to court praise."

"You are rather inconsistent," interrupted I, somewhat nettled: "one of your objections to coming with me was, that you thought you could be of no use in London; and now you are wishing to be altogether unnoticed."

"I do not see any contradiction," she replied; "one may be useful without being conspicuous. If I can fill my own little post quietly, so as to please you and my master, I am content that no one else should even know of my existence. My climbing exploits are only for my own pleasure, as you know. I have no ambition."

"Such a life would not satisfy me at all," I answered.

"So much the better," said Puss; "there would be few great things done in the world if no one were more energetic or daring than I. It is a capital thing that there should be such as you, able and willing to defend the weak, and to stand up for the right without fear of consequences. It is your proper part, and I am truly grateful to you for acting it so nobly as you did yesterday."

This view of the matter soothed my feelings; and for the present, at any rate, I was glad that Pussy's retiring disposition should have its way. The more she crept through by-ways and slunk into corners, the better I was pleased, for I was too fond of her to wish to see her in danger for the sake of my own honour and glory.

So with care and caution we went on our way, taking every means to avoid not only dogs and boys, but even older and wiser beings; and at last, under lamp-posts and door-posts, through kennels and gutters, now creeping along the ledge of a wall, now hiding under the shelter of a friendly porch, always watching each other at every step we took, we arrived at our own door.

All necessity for caution being now happily at an end, I indulged myself in a bark loud enough to rouse the house, though too joyous to alarm it. Presently our good friend John appeared in the area, talking to himself while going about his work. We heard him say in a hesitating manner, "I could not help almost fancying that I heard my poor Captain's bark; but I know it is nothing but my folly, always thinking of him. He's been and got himself stolen by some of those London dog-stealers. I shall never see him again, poor fellow."

I barked again. John looked up, and there I stood, only too happy to be able to contradict him. Extraordinary, that knowing me as he did, he should have thought me capable of deserting my best friends and letting myself be enticed away by a dog-stealer! I hoped I had more sense than that.

John said not another word, but rushed up stairs and threw the street-door wide open. In my rapture at meeting him I forgot all ceremony; and standing bolt upright on my hind-legs, with my fore-paws on his shoulders, I licked his face all over. But he was too glad to see me to take offence at my familiarity, and patted my head and returned my caresses with cordiality equal to my own.

At first he did not see my little fellow-traveller, who, in her modest reluctance to be intrusive, held back during the rough greetings between John and me. But in proper time she felt it due to herself to come forward and assert her presence; so, setting her tail bolt upright like a standard, she began pacing softly backwards and forwards, purring affectionately, and rubbing herself against John's legs at every turn.

"Well, Pussy," said John, as he stooped to stroke her head, "it would take a good many human creatures to surprise me as much as you two dumb animals have done. But come in. Come, Captain, my boy; come, little Puss."

So saying, he ushered us across the hall to our master's study, and tapped at the door.

"Come in," called our master.

John opened the door, and stood there without speaking a word, while Puss and I walked forwards to our master's chair, she purring and I wagging my tail as usual, expecting him to say something civil, but not prepared for astonishment in our wise master. I thought we had left all that sort of thing behind with Peggy. But my master looked up and down, at John and us, us and John again, several times in silence. At last he said, "It is the most extraordinary thing I ever saw. How and when did they come?"

"Not five minutes ago, sir," answered John; "both together, as you see; and to judge from their dusty look, they must have walked all the way."

"No doubt," replied my master. "On what day did we miss the dog?"

"Four days ago, sir, after I told you how he was moping. He must have found his way all alone to the Manor, and brought the other back with him. It beats every thing that ever I heard."

"He must, indeed. Wonderful!" said my master.

"To be sure I did," thought I. "Where is the wonder?"

But as we were very hungry, we left John and our master to express their surprise to each other, while we turned our steps towards the kitchen. Even there, before we got any dinner, we were doomed to encounter a sharp fire of exclamations from the servants; and really such incessant expressions of amazement began to be almost mortifying. Approbation is pleasant enough, but astonishment gives the idea that people had not thought one capable of even one's own little good deeds. However, we bore it all with good humour, and were soon caressed and fed to our complete satisfaction.

The rest of our story may be told in a few words. Puss was soon domesticated on her London hearth, and pursuing her avocations with her customary skill and spirit. She was a universal favourite, though just at first she had to endure a little gossip about her history and appearance; some pronouncing her to be very pretty, others seeing nothing particular in her worth so much trouble. But in due time her reputation was firmly established as the prettiest cat and the best mouser in the neighbourhood.

While she made herself useful in her department, I was not idle in mine; and I think I may safely say that no house could boast of a more faithful and vigilant guardian. It was difficult to determine which of us was most useful to our master; Puss in preserving his property from "rats and mice and such small deer," or I, in keeping off larger depredators. Our joint business was to take care of the house, and thorough care we took, and thoroughly were our services appreciated and rewarded. Welcome guests on kitchen hearthstone or on drawing-room rug, treated as pets by the servants, as friends by our master, and agreeable company by his acquaintances, no animals have ever passed a happier life. Lily has often been to see us; and next to the pleasure of being once more caressed by her own hand, was that of hearing our story told to her husband by her own lips, and our friendship mentioned with approbation to her little son.

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It may seem absurd to suppose that a human being can profit by the history of a dog; but I believe that no creature is too insignificant, and no event too trivial, to teach some lesson to those capable of learning it; and a moral to this little story may be found in the advantage of making the best of untoward circumstances, and of cultivating kindness and goodwill in place of prejudice and dislike. In short, to any, small or great, who have hitherto found or fancied their companions uncongenial, I would propose Puss and Captain as an example of a new and better method of

"LIVING LIKE CAT AND DOG."

THE END.

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Or, the Little Girl who knew what was going to happen. By MARY and ELIZABETH KIRBY, Authors of "The Discontented Children," etc. With Illustrations by H.K. BROWNE (PHIZ). Small 4to; price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"With great good sense, and valuable moral teaching, much fun and amusement if wisely intermixed."—Britannia.

The Discontented Children;

And How they were Cured. By M. and E. KIRBY. With Illustrations by H.K. BROWNE (PHIZ.). Small 4to.; price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"We know no better method of banishing 'discontent' from school-room and nursery, than by introducing this wise and clever story to their inmates."—Art Journal.

PETER PARLEY.

Faggots for the Fire Side;

Or, Tales of Fact and Fancy. By PETER PARLEY. With Twelve Tinted Illustrations. Foolscap 8vo.; 4s. 6d., cloth; 5s. gilt edges.

CONTENTS.—The Boy Captive; or Jumping Rabbit's Story—The White Owl—Tom Titmouse—The Wolf and Fox—Bob Link—Autobiography of a Sparrow—The Children of the Sun: A Tale of the Incas—The Soldier and Musician—The Rich Man and His Son—The Avalanche—Flint and Steel—Songs of the Seasons, etc.

"A new book by Peter Parley is a pleasant greeting for all boys and girls, wherever the English language is spoken and read. He has a happy method of conveying information, while seeming to address himself to the imagination."—The Critic.

Words by the Way Side;

Or, the Children and the Flowers. By EMILY AYTON. With Illustrations by H. ANELAY. Small 4to.; price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. colored gilt edges.

"Seldom have we opened a book designed for young people, which has afforded us greater satisfaction—it has our most cordial commendation."—British Mother's Magazine.

"The simple and quiet manner in which the beauties of nature are gradually unfolded is so fascinating, and the manner in which everything is associated with the Creator is so natural and charming, that we strongly recommend the book."—Bell's Messenger.

Caw, Caw;

Or, the Chronicles of the Crows: a tale of Spring Time. Illustrated by J.B. QUARTO; price 2s. plain; 2s. 6d. coloured.

The Remarkable History of the House that Jack Built.

Splendidly Illustrated and magnificently Illuminated by THE SON OF A GENIUS. Price 2s. in fancy cover.

"Magnificent in suggestion, and most comical in expression!"—Athenaeum.

A BOOK FOR EVERY CHILD.

The Favourite Picture Book;

A Gallery of Delights, designed for the Amusement and Instruction of the Young. With several Hundred Illustrations by Eminent Artists Royal 4to., price 3s. 6d., bound in an Elegant Cover; 7s. 6d. coloured or mounted on cloth; 10s. 6d. mounted and coloured.

Fourth Thousand, enlarged in size, with Illustrations, 3s. 6d. cloth.

Letters from Sarawak,

Addressed to a Child; embracing an Account of the Manners, Customs, and Religion of the Inhabitants of Borneo, with Incidents of Missionary Life among the Natives. By Mrs. M'DOUGALL.

"All is new, interesting, and admirably told."—Church and State Gazette.

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A Peep at the Pixies;

Or, Legends of the West. By Mrs. BRAY. Illustrated by H.K. BROWNE (Phiz), 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"A peep at the actual Pixies of Devonshire, faithfully described by Mrs. Bray, is a treat. Her knowledge of the locality, her affection for her subject, her exquisite feeling for nature, and her real delight in fairy lore, have given a freshness to the little volume we did not expect. The notes at the end contain matter of interest for all who feel a desire to know the origin of such tales and legends."—Art Journal.

Ocean and her Rulers;

A Narrative of the Nations who have from the earliest ages held dominion over the Sea. By ALFRED ELWES. With Frontispiece Foolscap 8vo., 5s. cloth, 5s. 6d. gilt edges.

"The volume is replete with valuable and interesting information; and we cordially recommend it as a useful auxiliary in the school-room, and entertaining companion in the library."—Morning Post.

The Day of a Baby Boy;

A Story for a Young Child. By E. BERGER. With Illustrations by JOHN ABSOLON. Price 2s. 6d. cloth, plain; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"A sweet little book for the nursery."—Christian Times.

Cat and Dog;

Or, Memoirs of Puss and the Captain. By the Author of "The Doll and her Friends," "Historical Acting Charades," etc. Illustrated by H. WEIR. 4th Edition. Price 2s. 6d. cloth, plain; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"The author of this amusing little tale is, evidently, a keen observer of nature. The illustrations are well executed; and the moral, which points the tale, is conveyed in the most attractive form."—Britannia.

The Doll and Her Friends;

Or, Memoirs of the Lady Seraphina. With Illustrations by Phiz. 3rd Edition, small 4to., cloth, 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured.

ALFRED CROWQUILL'S COMICAL BOOKS.

Uniform in size with "The Struwwelpeter."

Picture Fables.

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The Careless Chicken;

By the BARON KRAKEMSIDES; With Sixteen large coloured Plates, by ALFRED CROWQUILL. 4to., 2s. 6d., or on linen 3s. 6d.

Funny Leaves for the Younger Branches.

By the BARON KRAKEMSIDES, of Burstenoudelafen Castle. Illustrated by ALFRED CROWQUILL. 4to., coloured plates, 2s. 6d., or on linen 3s. 6d.

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Scripture Histories for Little Children.

By the author of "Mamma's Bible Stories," etc. With Sixteen Illustrations, by JOHN GILBERT. 3s. plain; 4s. 6d. coloured.

CONTENTS.—The History of Joseph—History of Moses—History of our Saviour—The Miracles of Christ.

The Family Bible Newly Opened;

With Uncle Goodwin's account of it. By JEFFERYS TAYLOR, author of "A Glance at the Globe," "The Young Islanders," etc. Frontispiece by JOHN GILBERT. Fcap. 8vo., 3s. 6d. cloth.

"A very good account of the Sacred Writings, adapted to the tastes, feelings, and intelligence of young people."—Educational Times.

"Parents will also find it a great aid in the religious teaching of their families."—Edinburgh Witness.

Clarissa Donnelly;

Or, The History of an Adopted Child. By GERALDINE E. JEWSBURY, with an Illustration by JOHN ABSOLON. Foolscap 8vo., price 3s. 6d. cloth.

"With wonderful power, only to be matched by as admirable a simplicity, Miss Jewsbury has narrated the history of a child. For nobility of purpose, for simple, nervous writing, and for artistic construction, it is one of the most valuable works of the day."—Lady's Companion.

Kate and Rosalind;

Or, Early Experiences. By the author of "Quicksands on Foreign Shores," etc. With an Illustration by J. GILBERT. Fcap. 8vo., price 3s. 6d. cloth.

"A book of unusual merit. The story is exceedingly well told, and the characters are drawn with a freedom and boldness seldom met with."—Church of England Quarterly.

"We have not room to exemplify the skill with which Puseyism is tracked and detected. The Irish scenes are of an excellence that has not been surpassed since the best days of Miss Edgeworth."—Fraser's Magazine.

Good in Everything;

Or, The Early History of Gilbert Harland. By MRS. BARWELL, Author of "Little Lessons for Little Learners," etc. Illustrated by JOHN GILBERT. Royal 16mo., cl. 3s. 6d. plain; 4s. 6d., cold., gilt edges.

"The moral of this exquisite little tale will do more good than a thousand set tasks abounding with dry and uninteresting truisms."—Bell's Messenger.

Stories of Julian and his Playfellows.

Written by HIS MAMMA. With Illustrations by JOHN ABSOLON. Small 4to., 2s. 6d., plain; 3s. 6d., coloured, gilt edges.

Tales from Catland;

Written for Little Kittens by an OLD TABBY. With Four Illustrations by H. WEIR. Third Edit. Small 4to., 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured.

The Wonders of Home, in Eleven Stories.

By GRANDFATHER GREY. Second Edition. With Illustrations. Royal 16mo., price 3s. 6d. cloth; 4s. 6d. coloured.

CONTENTS.—1. The Story of a Cup of Tea.—2. A Lump of Coal.—3. Some Hot Water.—4. A Piece of Sugar.—5. The Milk Jug.—6. A Pin.—7. Jenny's Sash.—8. Harry's Jacket.—9. A Tumbler.—10. A Knife.—11. This Book.

"The idea is excellent, and its execution equally commendable. The subjects are well selected, and are very happily told in a light yet sensible manner."—Weekly News.

WORKS BY MRS R. LEE.

Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Animals.

By Mrs. R. LEE (formerly Mrs. Bowdich), with Illustrations by H. WEIR. Second Edition. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cloth.

Anecdotes of the Habits and Instincts of Birds, REPTILES, and FISHES.

Illustrated by H. WEIR. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cl.

"Amusing, instructive, and ably written."—Literary Gazette.

"Mrs. Lee's authorities—to name only one, Professor Owen—are, for the most part, first rate."—Athenaeum.

Playing at Settlers; or, the Faggot House.

With Illustrations by GILBERT. 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured.

"A pleasant story, drawn from the reminiscences of the author's own child-life."—The Press.

Twelve Stories of the Sayings and Doings of ANIMALS.

With Four Illustrations by J.W. ARCHER. 2nd Edition, small 4to., cloth 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

"It is just such books as this that educate the imagination of children, and enlist their sympathies for the brute creation."—Nonconformist.

Adventures in Australia;

Or, the Wanderings of Captain Spencer in the Bush and the Wilds; containing accurate descriptions of the Habits of the Natives, and the Natural Productions and Features of the Country. Second Edition. With Illustrations by J.S. PROUT. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cloth.

"The work cannot fail to achieve an extensive popularity."—Art Journal.

"This volume should find a place in every school library; and it will, we are sure, be a very welcome and useful prize."—Educational Times.

Familiar Natural History.

With Forty-two Illustrations from Drawings by HARRISON WEIR, Small 4to., cloth 3s. 6d. plain; 6s. coloured gilt edges.

The African Wanderers;

Or, the Adventures of Carlos and Antonio; with Descriptions of the Manners and Customs of the Western Tribes, and the Natural Productions of the Country. 3rd Edit. With Engravings. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cl.

"For fascinating adventure, and rapid succession of incident, the volume is equal to any relation of travel we ever read. It exhibits marked ability as well as extensive knowledge, and deserves perusal from all ages."—Britannia.

"In strongly recommending this admirable work to the attention of young readers, we feel that we are rendering a real service to the cause of African civilization."—Patriot.

WORKS BY W.H.C. KINGSTON.

Manco, the Peruvian Chief;

Or, the Adventures of an Englishman in the Country of the Incas. With Illustrations by CARL SCHMOLZE. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cloth.

"A capital book; the story being one of much interest, and presenting a good account of the history and institutions, the customs and manners, of the country."—Literary Gazette.

Mark Seaworth;

A Tale of the Indian Ocean. Illustrated by J. ABSOLON. Second Edition. Fcap. 8vo. 5s. cloth.

"No more interesting, nor more safe book, can be put into the hands of youth; and to boys especially, 'Mark Seaworth' will be a treasure of delight."—Art Journal.

Peter the Whaler;

His early Life and Adventures in the Arctic Regions. Second Edition. With Illustrations. Fcap. 8vo., 5s. cloth.

"A better present for a boy of an active turn of mind could not be found. The tone of the book is manly, healthful, and vigorous."—Weekly News.

"A book which the old may, but the young must, read when they have once begun it."—Athenaeum.

Blue Jackets;

Or, Chips of the Old Block. A Narrative of the Gallant Exploits of British Seamen, and of the principal Events in the Naval Service during the Reign of her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria. Post 8vo.; price 7s. 6d. cloth.

"A more acceptable testimonial than this to the valour and enterprise of the British Navy, has not issued from the press for many years."—The Critic.

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Rhymes of Royalty.

The History of England in Verse, from the Norman Conquest to the reign of QUEEN VICTORIA; with an Appendix, comprising a summary of the leading events in each reign. Fcap. 8vo., with an Elegant Frontispiece. Price 2s. 6d. cloth.

Tales of School Life.

By AGNES LOUDON, Author of "Tales for Young People." With Four beautiful Illustrations by JOHN ABSOLON. Second Edition. Royal 16mo., price 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured.

"These reminiscences of school days will be recognized as truthful pictures of every-day occurrence. The style is colloquial and pleasant, and therefore well suited to those for whose perusal it is intended."—Athenaeum.

Blades and Flowers.

Poems for Children. By M.S.C., Author of "Twilight Thoughts," etc. With Frontispiece by H. ANELAY. Fcap. 8vo; price 2s. cloth.

Kit Bam's Adventures;

Or, the Yarns of an Old Mariner. By MARY COWDEN CLARKE. With Illustrations by GEORGE CRUIKSHANK. Fcap. 8vo., price 3s. 6d. cloth.

"Cruikshank's illustrations are worthy of his genius. There is a giant and a dwarf, which he never could have drawn, if he had not lived in fairy land."—Examiner.

Every-Day Things;

Or, Useful Knowledge respecting the principal Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral Substances in common use. By A LADY. 18mo., 2s. cloth.

"A little encyclopaedia of useful knowledge, deserving a place in every juvenile library."—Evangelical Magazine.

The History of a Family;

Or, Religion our best Support. With an Illustration by JOHN ABSOLON. Fcap. 8vo., price 2s. 6d. cloth.

"A natural and gracefully written story, pervaded by a tone of Scriptural piety, and well calculated to foster just views of life and duty."—Englishwoman's Magazine.

Facts from the World of Nature;

ANIMATE and INANIMATE. Part 1. The Earth. Part 2. The Waters. Part 3. Atmospheric Phenomena. Part 4. Animal Life. By Mrs. LOUDON. With numerous Illustrations on Wood, and a beautiful Frontispiece engraved on Steel. Fcap. 8vo., price 5s. cloth.

"A volume as charming as it is useful."—Church and State Gazette.

The First Book of Geography;

Specially adapted as a Text Book for Beginners, and as a Guide to the Young Teacher. By HUGO REID, author of "Elements of Astronomy," etc. Second Edition, revised. 18mo., price 1s. sewed.

"One of the most sensible little books on the subject of Geography we have met with."—Educational Times.

Visits to Beechwood Farm;

Or, Country Pleasures, and Hints for Happiness addressed to the Young. By CATHERINE M.A. COUPER. Four beautiful Illustrations by ABSOLON. Small 4to., price 3s. 6d., plain, 4s. 6d. coloured.

MARIN DE LA VOYE'S ELEMENTARY FRENCH WORKS.

Les Jeunes Narrateurs;

Ou Petits Contes Moraux. With a Key to the difficult words and phrases. 18mo., price 2s. cloth.

The Pictorial French Grammar;

For the Use of Children. With Eighty Illustrations. Royal 16mo., price 2s. illuminated cloth.

WORKS BY THE AUTHOR OF MAMMA'S BIBLE STORIES.

Fanny and her Mamma;

Or, Lessons for Children. In which it is attempted to bring Scriptural Principles into daily practice; with Hints on Nursery Discipline. Illustrated by J. GILBERT. Second Edition. 16mo., price 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

Bible Scenes;

Or, Sunday Employment for Very Little Children. Consisting of Twelve Coloured Illustrations on Cards, and the History written in Simple Language. In a neat box. Price 3s. 6d.; or dissected as a Puzzle, price 6s. 6d.

FIRST SERIES.—JOSEPH. SECOND SERIES.—OUR SAVIOUR. THIRD SERIES.—MOSES. FOURTH SERIES.—MIRACLES OF CHRIST.

Mamma's Bible Stories,

For her Little Boys and Girls. Ninth and cheaper Edition. Twelve Engravings. 2s. 6d. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges.

A Sequel to Mamma's Bible Stories.

Third Edition. Twelve Engravings. Price 3s. 6d. cloth.

Short and Simple Prayers,

For the Use of Young Children. With Hymns. Fourth Edition. Square 16mo., price 1s. 6d. cloth.

"Well adapted to the capacities of children—beginning with the simplest forms which the youngest child may lisp at its mother's knee, and proceeding with those suited to its gradually advancing age. Special prayers, designed for particular circumstances and occasions, are added. We cordially recommend the book."—Christian Guardian.

Aunt Jane's Verses for Children.

By Mrs. CREWDSON. Illustrated by H. ANELAY. Second Edition. Fcap. 8vo; 3s. 6d. cloth, gilt edges.

"A charming little volume, of excellent moral and religious tendency."—Evangelical Magazine.

Early Days of English Princes.

By Mrs. RUSSELL GRAY. Dedicated by permission to the Duchess of Roxburghe. With Illustrations by JOHN FRANKLIN. Small 4to., price 3s. 6d., tinted plates, 4s. 6d., coloured. Cloth.

Glimpses of Nature;

And Objects of Interest described during a Visit to the Isle of Wight. Designed to assist and encourage Young Persons in forming habits of observation. By Mrs. LOUDON. Second Edition, with additional Illustrations, and a new Chapter on Shells. 16mo., price 3s. 6d. cloth.

"We could not recommend a more valuable little volume. It is full of information, conveyed in the most agreeable manner."—Literary Gazette.

Home Amusements.

A Collection of Riddles, Charades, Conundrums, Parlour Games, and Forfeits. New Edition, with Frontispiece. Price 2s. 6d. cloth.

The Celestial Empire;

or, Points and Pickings of Information about China and the Chinese. By the Author of "Paul Preston," "Soldiers and Sailors," etc. With Twenty Engravings. Fcap. 8vo., price 3s. 6d., cloth.

"This very handsome volume contains an almost incredible amount of information."—Church and State Gazette.

The Silver Swan;

A Fairy Tale. By MADAME DE CHATELAIN. Illustrated by JOHN LEECH. Small 4to., price 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured.

"The moral is in the good, broad, unmistakeable style of the best fairy period."—Athenaeum.

"The story is written with excellent taste and sly humour."—Atlas.

The Young Jewess and her Christian School-fellows.

By the Author of "Rhoda," etc. With a Frontispiece by J. GILBERT. 16mo., price 1s. 6d. cloth.

"Peculiarly adapted to impress upon the minds of young persons the powerful efficacy of example."—Englishman's Magazine.

Rhoda;

Or, The Excellence of Charity. Third Edition. With Three Illustrations by WILLIAMS. Square 16mo., price 2s. cloth.

"Not only adapted for children, but many parents might derive great advantage from studying its simple truths."—Church and State Gazette.

Stories from the Old and New Testaments,

On an improved plan. By the Rev. B.H. DRAPER. With 48 Engravings. Fifth Edition. Price 5s. cloth.

Wars of the Jews,

As related by JOSEPHUS; adapted to the Capacities of Young Persons, and illustrated with 24 Engravings. Fifth Edition. Price 4s. 6d. cl.

True Stories from Ancient History,

Chronologically arranged from the Creation of the World to the Death of Charlemagne. By the Author of "Always Happy," etc. Eleventh Edition. 24 Engravings. 12mo. Price 5s. cloth.

True Stories from Modern History,

Chronologically arranged from the Death of Charlemagne to the present Time. Eighth Edition. 24 Engravings. 12mo., 5s. cloth.

True Stories from English History,

Chronologically arranged from the Invasion of the Romans to the Present Time. Sixth Edition. 36 Engravings. 5s. cloth.

Trimmer's Concise History of England,

With a Continuation to the Reign of Victoria, by Mrs. MILNER, Author of "Life of Dean Milner," etc. With Illustrations. New and Cheaper Edition. In one volume, fcap. 8vo., price 5s. cloth.

First Steps in Scottish History,

By MISS RODWELL, Author of "First Steps to English History," etc. With 10 Illustrations by WEIGALL. 3s. 6d. plain; 4s. 6d. coloured.

The Prince of Wales' Primer.

Dedicated to her Majesty Queen Victoria. New Edition, with 300 Engravings. Price 6d.; or Title, Frontispiece, and Cover printed in Gold and Colours, 1s.

Anecdotes of Kings.

Selected from History; or, Gertrude's Stories for Children. New Edition. With Engravings, 2s. 6d. plain; 3s. 6d. coloured.

Bible Illustrations;

Or, a Description of Manners and Customs peculiar to the East, and especially Explanatory of the Holy Scriptures. By the Rev. B.H. DRAPER. With Illustrations. Fourth Edition. Revised by Dr. KITTO, Editor of "The Pictorial Bible." Price 3s. 6d. cloth.

The British History briefly told,

and a Description of the Ancient Customs, Sports, and Pastimes of the English. With full-length Portraits of the Sovereigns in their proper Costumes, and 18 other Engravings. Price 3s. 6d. cloth.

Facts to correct Fancies;

Or, Short Narratives compiled from the Biography of Remarkable Women. By a MOTHER. With Engravings, 3s. 6d. plain; 4s. 6d. coloured.

Key to Knowledge;

Or, Things in Common Use simply and shortly Explained. By a MOTHER, Author of "Always Happy," etc. Twelfth Edition. With numerous Illustrations. Price 3s. 6d. coloured.

The Mine;

Or, Subterranean Wonders. An Account of the Operations of the Miner and the Products of his Labours. By the late Rev. ISAAC TAYLOR. Sixth Edition. With Corrections and Additions by Mrs. LOUDON. 45 new Woodcuts and Steel Engravings. Price 3s. 6d. cloth.

The Ship;

A Description of different kinds of Vessels, the Origin of Ship-building, a Brief Sketch of Naval Affairs, with the Distinctive Flags of different Nations, and numerous illustrative Engravings. By the late Rev. ISAAC TAYLOR. Fifth Edition. Edited by M.H. BARKER, Esq., "The Old Sailor." Price 3s. 6d. cloth.

NEW ILLUSTRATED SERIES.

In Super-Royal 16mo., beautifully printed, price 6d. each plain, 1s. coloured.

1. BRITISH ANIMALS, First Series. } 2. BRITISH ANIMALS, Second Series. } 3. BRITISH BIRDS. } Illustrated by H. WEIR; 4. FOREIGN ANIMALS, First Series. } and Descriptions by 5. FOREIGN ANIMALS, Second Series. } Mrs. LEE. 6. FOREIGN BIRDS. } 7. THE FARM AND ITS SCENES. } 8. THE DIVERTING HISTORY OF JOHN GILPIN, with Six Illustrations by WATTS PHILLIPS. 9. THE PEACOCK AT HOME, AND BUTTERFLY'S BALL. Illustrated by H. WEIR. 10. THE HISTORY OF JOSEPH. } 11. THE HISTORY OF MOSES. } By the Author of 12. THE HISTORY OF OUR SAVIOR. } "Mamma's Bible Stories," 13. THE MIRACLES OF CHRIST. } etc.

THE FAVOURITE LIBRARY.

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1. THE ESKDALE HERD BOY. By LADY STODDART. 2. MRS. LEICESTER'S SCHOOL. By CHARLES and MARY LAMB. 3. THE HISTORY OF THE ROBINS. By MRS. TRIMMER. 4. MEMOIR OF BOB, THE SPOTTED TERRIER. 5. KEEPER'S TRAVELS IN SEARCH OF HIS MASTER. 6. THE SCOTTISH ORPHANS. By LADY STODDART. 7. NEVER WRONG; or, THE YOUNG DISPUTANT. 8. THE LIFE AND PERAMBULATIONS OF A MOUSE. 9. TRIMMER'S INTRODUCTION TO THE KNOWLEDGE OF NATURE. 10. RIGHT AND WRONG. By the Author of "ALWAYS HAPPY." 11. HARRY'S HOLIDAY; or, THE DOINGS OF ONE WHO HAD NOTHING TO DO. By JEFFERYS TAYLOR. 12. SHORT POEMS AND HYMNS FOR CHILDREN TO COMMIT TO MEMORY.

The above may be had Two Volumes bound in One, at Half-a-crown cloth, gilt edges, or 2s. plain edges.

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BEAUTIFUL LIBRARY EDITION.

Printed by Whittingham, with Eight Illustrations from Drawings by JOHN ABSOLON. Square fcap. 8vo; price 5s. cloth; 6s. cloth elegant, gilt edges; or, 10s. 6d. antique morocco.

THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD;

A Tale. By OLIVER GOLDSMITH.

"We believe that it was old Mr. Newbery, the predecessor, in St. Paul's Church-yard, of Messrs. Grant and Griffith, who first published this story. Mr. Absolon's graphic sketches add greatly to the interest of the volume: altogether, it is as pretty an edition of the 'Vicar' as we have seen. Mrs. Primrose herself would consider it 'well dressed.'"—Art Journal.

"This tale has long been a favourite subject with our artists; but we have never seen any designs more pleasing or more truthful than these."—Gentleman's Magazine.

"A delightful edition of one of the most delightful of works: the fine old type and thick paper make this volume attractive to any lover of books."—Edinburgh Guardian.

"This edition will find favour in the eyes of all those who admire this master-piece of Goldsmith's easy and graceful pen."—Notes and Queries.

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