The Beacon Second Reader by James H. Fassett
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page 109 of 137 (79%)
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LITTLE GOODY TWO SHOES--V
One day Jumper came whining into the schoolroom. He took hold of Margery's dress and pulled and pulled. "What do you wish, dear Jumper?" asked Margery. But the dog only whined and pulled her toward the door. At last Margery went outdoors to see what was the matter. Then Jumper left her and ran back into the schoolroom. He took hold of the dress of one of the little girls and tugged and tugged. At length she too followed Jumper to the door. By this time all the children were on their feet and quickly followed the teacher out of the schoolroom. They were none too soon. The last little girl had hardly passed the door when, with a great crash, the roof fell in. All the children were safe, but what had become of Margery's dear books and letters and other things? Margery did not lose her school. A rich man who lived near ordered the schoolhouse to be rebuilt at his own expense. Another gentleman, Sir Charles Jones, having heard of Margery's good sense, offered her a home if she would teach his daughter. In fact he finally fell in love with Margery, and they were married in the great church. And what do you think! On her wedding day, while the bells were |
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