[Jonas on a Farm in Winter by Jacob Abbott]@TWC D-Link bookJonas on a Farm in Winter CHAPTER VII 10/18
It seemed to enlarge a little, and to grow somewhat brighter; but it did not move from its place. "It certainly must be a fire," said the farmer's wife again; "and I wish, husband, that you'd let the boys take Kate in the sleigh, and go along the pond and see." "I've no objection," said the farmer, "if they've a mind to take that trouble; but they'll find nothing but the moon, they may depend." "Let's go," said Amos. "Very well," said Jonas; "I'm ready." "We'll go too, boys," said the farmer's wife, "Isabella and I.You can put in two seats.
There are no hills, and Kate will take us all along like a bird.
I never saw a fire in my life." The boys hastened to the barn, and got Kate out of the stall.
Franco, who knew that something extraordinary must have taken place, though he could not tell what, came out from his place, leaped about, and indicated, by his actions, that, wherever they were going, he meant to go too. The sleigh was soon harnessed.
They drove up to the door, and found Isabella and her mother all ready.
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