. Stories for the household . eincomparable. In a real war the General had never taken part. Whenwar came into the country, he had gone on a diplomatic career to fo-reign Courts. He spoke the French language so fluently that he hadalmost forgotten his own; he could dance well, he could ride well, andorders grew on his coat in an astounding way. The sentries presentedarms to him, one of the most beautiful girls presented arms to him, and 862 Stories for the Household. became the Generals lady, and in time they had a pretty, charmingchild, that seemed as if it had dropped from heaven, it was so
. Stories for the household . eincomparable. In a real war the General had never taken part. Whenwar came into the country, he had gone on a diplomatic career to fo-reign Courts. He spoke the French language so fluently that he hadalmost forgotten his own; he could dance well, he could ride well, andorders grew on his coat in an astounding way. The sentries presentedarms to him, one of the most beautiful girls presented arms to him, and 862 Stories for the Household. became the Generals lady, and in time they had a pretty, charmingchild, that seemed as if it had dropped from heaven, it was so pretty;and the porters son danced before it in the courtyard, as soon as itcould understand it, and gave her all his coloured pictures; and littleEmily looked at them, and was pleased, and tore them to pieces. Shewas pretty and delicate indeed. My little Koseleaf! cried the Generals lady, thou art born to>ved a prince. The prince was already at the door, but they knew nothing of it:people dont see far beyond the GEORGE AXD EMILYS FEA3T. • The day before yesterday our boy divided his bread and butter with her! said the porters wife. There was neither cheese nor meat uponit, but she liked it as well as if it had been roast beef. There wouldhave been a fine noise if the General and his wife had seen the feast;but they did not see it. George had divided his bread and butter with little Emily, and hewould have divided his heart with her, if it would have pleased her. Hewas a good boy, brisk and clever, and he went to the night school in theAcademy now, to learn to draw properly. Little Emily was gettingon with her education too, for she spoke French with her bonne,and had a dancing master. George will be confirmed at Easter, said the porters wife; forGeorge had got so far as this. It would be the best thing, now, to make an apprentice of him,said his father. It must be to some good calling,—and then he wouldbe out of the house. He would have to sleep out of the ho
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