He used to come in evenings, when the snow was not too deep.

He taught me to read and write, and many things besides.

I know that Italy has all the works of art; that France has the most interesting history; that Germany has all the philosophers, and America all the money," adding a smile.

"I should like to see America.

Sometimes I find a newspaper, and I read it all through." "History ?" "A little, and geography." "With all this wide learning you ought to be something better than a tender of geese." "It is honest work, and that is good." "I meant nothing wrong, _Kindchen_.