GRADED SELECTIONS. FIRST YEAR. I. THE little birds are wide-awake, Just think how funny it would be To hear the little sparrow say They hop out of their little nest, And sing their merry morning song And, now, my pet, run find mamma, That, when she wakes her birdie up, II. GOOD boys and girls should never say And, "If you please," to sister Ann, III. SEE, mamma, 't is half past eight, Never to be late at school." If I tarry here too long, I shall miss the morning song: Day by day I'll spell and read, IV. Two ears and only one mouth have you; It teaches, my child, that it will not do Two eyes and only one mouth have you; That you should learn that it will not do Two hands and only one mouth have you; The two are for work you will have to do- V. I LIKE little Pussy, her coat is so warm; So I'll not pull her tail, nor drive her away, She shall sit by my side, and I'll give her some food; And she'll love me, because I am gentle and good. I'll pat little Pussy, and then she will pur, And thus show her thanks for my kindness to her: I'll not pinch her ears, nor tread on her paw, VI. WORK while you work, play while you play; One thing each time, and that done well, So work while you work, and play while you play. -Miss M. A. Stodart. VII. Do all the good you can, Just as long as you can. VIII. POLITENESS is to do and say The kindest thing in the kindest way. 1X. I THANK thee, Lord, for quiet rest, Oh, let me through this day be blest, Oh, let me thank thee; kind thou art, Help me to please my parents dear, Bless all my friends, both far and near, X. I WILL not hurt my little dog, He is as kind and good a dog Because I take good care of him, |