The Heart of Oak Books Second book Fables And Nursery Tales
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Rossetti. An emerald is as green as grass; A ruby red as blood ; A sapphire shines as blue as heaven ; A flint lies in the mud. A diamond is a brilliant stone To catch the world's desire ; An opal holds a fiery spark ; But a flint holds fire. DIAMONDS AND* TOADS. There was, once upon a time, a widow who had two daughters. The eldest was so much like her in face and humor, that whoever looked upon the daughter saw the mother. They were both so dis- agreeable, and so proud, that there was no livi...ng with them. The youngest, who was the very picture of her father for courtesy and sweetness of temper, was withal one of the most beautiful girls was ever seen. 54 DIAMONDS AND TOADS. People naturally love their own likenesses, and this mother doted on her eldest daughter; but at the same time she had a sad aversion for the youngest. She made her eat in the kitchen, and work continually. Among other things, this poor child was forced twice a day to draw water above a mile and a half from the house, and bring home a pitcher full of it.
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