The Tale of Solomon Owl
[_Frontispiece_] Solomon Owl Sat Up And Listened. CONTENTS Illustrations I - Scaring Johnny Green II - A Newcomer III - Solomon Likes Frogs IV - An Odd Bargain V - The Cold Weather Coat VI - Solomon Needs a Change VII - The Blazing Eyes VIII - Watching The Chickens IX - Hallowe'en
pilgrims, suppose you begin again, not in play, but in earnest,
and see how far on you can get before Father comes home."
"Really, Mother? Where are our bundles?" asked Amy, who was
a very literal young lady.
"Each of you told what your burden was just now, except Beth.
I rather think she hasn't got any," said her mother.
"Yes, I have. Mine is dishes and dusters, and envying girls
with nice pianos, and being afraid of people."
Beth's bundle was such a funny one that everybody wanted to
laugh, but nobody did, for it would have hurt her feelings very
much.
"Let us do it," said Meg thoughtfully. "It is only another
name for trying to be good, and the story may help us, for though
we do want to be good, it's hard work and we forget, and don't do
our best."
"We were in the Slough of Despond tonight, and Mother came
and pulled us out as Help did in the book. We ought to have our
roll of directions, like Christian. What shall we do about that?"
asked Jo, delighted with the fancy which lent a little romance to
the very dull task of doing her duty.
[_Frontispiece_] Solomon Owl Sat Up And Listened. CONTENTS Illustrations I - Scaring Johnny Green II - A Newcomer III - Solomon Likes Frogs IV - An Odd Bargain V - The Cold Weather Coat VI - Solomon Needs a Change VII - The Blazing Eyes VIII - Watching The Chickens IX - Hallowe'en