Chambers's Elementary Science Readers - Book I by Various
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harvest-supper. What a day it was!
5. It seemed so odd to have a bin full of grain just like the grain they had sown in the spring. 6. And now there was a great surprise for them. A railway-man came with a heavy box on a truck, and when the box was opened, what do you think there was inside? A mill--a fine new wheat-mill! 7. 'We do not need now to go to the miller!' said mother, looking very glad. 'We are going to have a miller in our own house--no, two millers, I ought to say!' 8. 'Two millers!' cried Harry. 'Do you mean Harry and me?' asked Dora. 'Yes, my dear children, I mean you. You are going to be my dusty millers! 9. 'I will show you how much you are to grind, just a little every day. You must put it into this big red pan, and cover it up, and when I want to bake I shall always have plenty of flour ready. 10. 'And listen! You shall have a penny each every week for doing the work.' At this Dora and Harry jumped for joy, clapped their hands, and ran to |
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