Melbourne House, Volume 1 by Susan Warner
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"Have you been in other Sunday-schools?" asked Daisy. "Yes, in two." "What were they like?" "O they were in a church, or in some sort of a room. I like being out of doors best; don't you?" "Yes, I think so. But was the school just like this in other things?" "O yes; only once I had a teacher who always asked us what we thought about everything. I didn't like that." "What you thought about everything?" said Daisy. "Yes; every verse and question, she would say, 'What do you think about it?' and I didn't like that, because I never thought anything." Whereat Daisy fell into a muse. Her question recurred to her; but it was hardly likely, she felt, that her little companion could enlighten her. Nora was a bright, lively, spirited child, with black eyes and waves of beautiful black hair; neither at rest; sportive energy and enjoyment in every motion. Daisy was silent. "What is supposed to be going on here?" said a stronger voice behind them, which brought both their heads round. It was to see another head just making its way up above the level of their platform; a head that looked strong and spirited as the voice had sounded; a head set with |
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