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There is a lot of love in this short story that I wrote. It is from Aunt Kitty’s Storybook. Please Enjoy! Awaiting Aunt Matilda “Dolly! Oh, Dolly, get off the ground! You’ll spoil your new clothes!” It was Dolly’s mother scolding her from behind the screen door. She had her hands on her hips and … Continue reading Awaiting Aunt Matilda
This is the sequel to The Story of Nature. I wrote this and the previous when I was about 14. The end line will not make any sense to you, because it is a reference to two unrelated other stories I had written beforehand. Maybe I’ll post those in the future. The Continuing Story of … Continue reading The Continuing Story of the Man Eating Bush
Here is another from Aunt Kitty’s Storybook. 🙂 The Story of Nature There once was a really really big guy who was walking through the really really big park. The really really big guy saw a really really small guy. “You are really really big,” the really really small guy yelled across the really really … Continue reading The Story of Nature
Chapter III Choosing the Christmas Tree Wednesday morning dawned bright and sparkling. During the night, drifts of white snow had piled high against the house and barn. “We will have to wear leggings and overshoes when we go out today,” said Mother Hubbard to the boys and girls after breakfast, “for we are going to … Continue reading Mother Hubbard’s House Party Chapter III
Chapter II Ten Little Guests Mother Hubbard paused in front of the great long looking-glass in the hall and gave a last pat to the soft curls that framed her kindly old face. Then she straightened her crisp white apron, and, taking a plaid shawl from a hook on the wall, wrapped it carefully around … Continue reading Mother Hubbard’s House Party Chapter II
Mother Hubbard’s House Party CHAPTER I WRITING THE INVITATIONS “Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding,” chimed the old clock on the mantel above the fireplace. “My, my,” said Mother Hubbard to her dog, “here it is six o’clock and tea time and the kettle not on yet! How this afternoon has flown!” The little old … Continue reading Mother Hubbard’s House Party Chapter I
The Lost Jemima Anne “That’s the very last stitch!” said Janie briskly, and she cut off the thread with a snap of her bright scissors. “Now, Jemima Anne, put on your new outdoor clothes and come up the hill with me and meet Daddy!” “My dear!” said Mummie, ” it is far too wet under … Continue reading Our Darlings Day 7: The Lost Jemima Anne :: The Frog's Adventure :: The Plank
The Secret Horse “I’ll tell you a secret!” said Jimmy to Ivy, as they came out of school. Ivy was deeply interested. She and Jimmy walked with their heads close together. “I’ve got a horse – – – in a field – – – and I’ll take you on Saturday and give you a ride!” … Continue reading Our Darlings Day 6: The Secret Horse :: At the Dip of the Hill:: By the Skin of His Teeth
This story is continued from a previous story My Own! My Own! A Comforting Aunt ” There they are!” said Bobbie. Yes, there they were! Grandma, and Aunties Lucy, Lil and Rachel and two children! ” Grace and Geoff!” cried Ivy, peeping over Bobbie’s head. The four woebegone dolls, just a bit less woebegone now they … Continue reading Our Darlings Day 5: A Comforting Aunt :: The Egg Party :: The Story Writer :: East and West
Miss Interference By Charles Herbert, Author of “Nellie’s Boarding School,” “Keeping His Secret,” “Doreen” &c. Chapter I. — continued. “Miss Interference“ Did Pearl keep her word? Yes! She rose and came down to breakfast and found the maids and her father full of the mystery of the stripped cherry – trees. The astounding fact that in some … Continue reading Our Darlings Day 4: Miss Interference Continues