قراءة كتاب Hallowe'en at Merryvale
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never part;
"That means if you're stingy no one will care when you're gone," explained Linn, at which Chuck laughed with the others.
Herbie now held his over the light, and as the letters appeared, he read:
| "Don't always be in too great haste, |
| It often means a dreadful waste; |
| Await your turn and take with ease, |
| The piece you want with fingers greased." |
"That's you and the molasses candy," laughed Reddy, adding, "Here's mine:
| "Your hair may be of brilliant hue, |
| But this should never bother you; |
| For when the winter winds blow most, |
| Your head will be as warm as toast." |
"That's great," cried Reddy as all the boys laughed.
Fat now held his slip over the flame, and, as the words appeared read slowly:
| "If you should eat a pound of lemons every other day, |
| You'd grow as lean as any pole, for so I've heard folks say; |
| But if, upon the other hand, you keep on eating pie, |
| You'll grow so big and round and tall, you'll almost reach the sky." |
"You'd better be careful, Fat, and buy a barrel of lemons," suggested Toad.
"I'll order a wagon-load," grinned Fat.
Hopie now held his paper near the candle, and in a moment read:
| "If you're the lad, to find the coin |
| That's hidden in the flour, |
| You, the highest will enjoy, |
| Of health, and wealth and power." |
Toad's turn now came and upon his paper was written:
| "You're very fond of teasing all the girls, |
| And pulling off the ribbons from their curls; |
| But mark my words, these tricks you'll surely rue, |
| For when you're grown, a few they'll play on you." |
"That's a good one for you to remember, Toad," laughed the others.
Linn now read:
| "Your mouth may be large, as I've oft heard you say, |