Uncle Robert's Geography (Uncle Robert's Visit, V.3) by Francis W. Parker;Nellie Lathrop Helm
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hundred and sixty acres. We can add all these figures, and the
difference between that and one hundred and sixty will be what's in the yard and garden." So he added all the numbers together and found them to be one hundred and fifty-five. "Yes," exclaimed Donald; "and five more would make it one hundred and sixty." "Then there must be five acres in the yard and garden." said Susie, "Write it down. Frank." "There," said Frank, looking at his work with some pride. "It's all in. Now shall I draw it again and make the lines straighter?" [Illustration: Map of the farm.] "Oh, no; this tells the story very well," said Uncle Robert. "The next time we will measure it off, and make it more carefully." "Not so bad," said Mr. Leonard, as Frank showed him the drawing. "I think it is very good for a first time," said Mrs. Leonard, with an encouraging smile. "With a little practice, my boy, I believe you would draw well." "Mother always believes we can do things," said Frank, laughing. |
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