Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
The old carrier stopped his jolting cart--an easy thing to do, for the wearied horse was glad of the chance of halting--and the passenger leisurely descended. With her descended also a bulging umbrella and numerous packages.
"This is a greater bother than any of the others," said Alfy. "I expect I shall have to wade or swim now, if I can. Then I must run to the village in my wet things. But how shal...
5. Chapter 5Bang! Alfy felt a heavy blow on his head, which made the fire flash from his eyes, and nearly knocked him overboard; but, tingling with pain and indignation, he swept round the...
3. Chapter 3Alfy knew that when Mansy used that word "permit," her mind was very much made up indeed. It was one of her rare words, used only on great occasions and when much emphasis was i...
1. Chapter 1The old carrier stopped his jolting cart--an easy thing to do, for the wearied horse was glad of the chance of halting--and the passenger leisurely descended. With her descended...
2. Chapter 2It was Mansy who echoed Alfy's cry. "Can't we stop it somehow, Master Alfy?" she added. "Tie it with the rope to the top of some tree or something. Look there, could we not catc...
6. Chapter 6Edie sprang from her bed, her heart beating fast, and was creeping along to Mansy's room, when, noticing the moon shining brightly, she thought she would look out and see if she...