CHAPTER XIX.

CLOSE OF THE TERM.

Oscar’s disappointment—No letter from home—An agreeable 308 surprise—A successful examination—The exhibition—The prizes—The surprise party—Presentation to Mr. Upton—The “Academy Offering”—Its history—Mr. Upton’s acceptance of the gift—Another surprise—The writing-desk—Harrison’s address to Marcus—The reply—A secret well kept—Gratitude of Oscar’s parents—The inscription in Oscar’s prize volume,

Illustrations.

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THE CHRISTMAS TREE, FRONTISPIECE. VIGNETTE, TITLE PAGE. THE SHEEP, 34 AN ORNAMENTED FACE, 47 THE BLACK SNAKE, 59 THE MOUNTAIN CABIN, 65 THE EAGLE’S NEST, 98 SNOW CRYSTALS, 125 DONKEY RACE, 141 MAKING FOUR DOGS OUT OF TWO, 162 ANGLES, 182 THE GARDEN PUZZLE (two Figures), 183 RONALD’S SATCHEL, 201 THE STAG AND DOG, 214 MR. HAPLEY AND HIS FRIEND, 244 THE BURGLARS, 258 MAZEPPA ON THE WILD HORSE, 283 THE TESTIMONIAL, 307

=+MARCUS+.=

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