The Old Helmet By The Author Of Wide Wide World 1 Complete Unabridged Ed PDF Download

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1878 edition. Excerpt: ...said Mrs. Caxton smiling. "You think I always retain more or less of that character. Well, it has made me doubly a boy then; in my eagerness to put myself to school on the one hmd, and my desire to see something new on the other. Miss Powle, have you ever studied the invisible inhabitants of pools, and ponds, and sea-weeds?" "Not at all," said Eleanor. "You do not know much more than the names, then, of Infusoria, Rotifera, and Pedunculata, and such things?" "Not so much as the names, except Infusoria. I hope they are better than they sound." "If the accounts are true, Mrs. Caxton, the world that we do not see, because of the imperfection of our organs, is even far more wonderful than the world that we do see, Perhaps it sccius su He got the microscope all into place and arranged, and then set himself to find out its powers and method of management. There were some prepared objects sent with the instrument, which gave him enough to work with; and over them he was in an absorbed state for hours, not selfishly, however, for he allowed Eleanor to take her full share of the pleasure of looking, when once he had brought objects into view. At last he broke off and hurried away to an engagement. The next day at breakfast Eleanor was a good deal surprised to be asked if she would take a walk. "Now?" said Eleanor. "You mean immediately after breakfast?" "It is the only time I have to-day. All the time before dinner, I have; but I supposed we should want the whole of it. I am going after objects for the microscope, and I thought it would be selfish to go alone. Besides, we may help one another." "I shall be very glad to go," said Eleanor, laughing; "but don't...