From The LeBlond Book by C.T. Courtney Lewis: 89. The Burning-glass. Le Blond, No. 73. This tragedy is laid at the back of a rural cottage, where, in addition to five children, there are a dog, a basket of apples, and a water-butt. On the left is the open gate, with hollyhocks beside it, leading …

From The LeBlond Book by C.T. Courtney Lewis: 88. Good News. Le Blond, No. 72. Grandpa is seated in the centre of the cottage room, reading aloud from a newspaper to the others assembled. Whether he is conveying the intelligence of the capture of Sebastopol, the declaration of peace, or some other event, the news—judging …

From The LeBlond Book by C.T. Courtney Lewis: 87. ‘Please Remember the Grotto.’ Le Blond, No. 50. After a painting by Webster. A charming scene. On the left, the children, in front of the village pump and by the side of the inn signboard, have set up an elaborate structure—the like of which, whether it …