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"Red Cap Tales" from S. R. Crockett. Scottish novelist (1859-1914).

Reproduction of the original: Red Cap Tales by S.R. Crockett

Reproduction of the original: Red Cap Tales by S.R. Crockett

SO I told them these stories-and others-to lure them to the printed book, much as carrots are dangled before the nose of the reluctant donkey. They are four average intelligent children enough, but they hold severely modern views upon storybooks. Waverley, in especial, they could... Read Full Overview

So I told them these stories-and others-to lure them to the printed book, much as carrots are dangled before the nose of the reluctant donkey. They are four average intelligent children enough, but they hold severely modern views upon storybooks. Waverley, in especial, they could... Read Full Overview

It was all Sweetheart's fault, and this is how it came about.She and I were at Dryburgh Abbey, sitting quietly on a rustic seat, and looking toward the aisle in which slept the Great Dead. The long expected had happened, and we had made pilgrimage to our Mecca. Yet, in spite... Read Full Overview