[Gutenberg 22740] • The Apple Dumpling and Other Stories for Young Boys and Girls

Contents:

The apple dumpling -- The brothers -- Annie Browne -- The three bears -- About minding quickly -- The twins -- The little boy that was afraid of the water -- The May Queen -- The toothache -- The boys' school -- The Christmas party.

Excerpt:

"If you think you ought to be punished," said his Mother, "Charley shall go to bed to-night without your singing to him. This will make you both remember. Is that right?"

"Yes, dear Mother," said Henry; but he looked very sorry; and little Charles made up a long face, for he loved his brother so much, that he could not bear to think that he must go to sleep without holding his finger and hearing him sing.

When bed-time came, Charley wanted to beg his Mother to think of some other punishment for him. He wanted his dear brother so much. He looked at Henry, but Henry said, "Good-night, little fellow; we deserve this. Come! one night will soon be over. Now, let us see how well you can behave;" and he gave him a smile, and a kiss so full of love, that the little fellow put his lips tight together, and marched off to bed without a tear.