LESSON 18
THE DOG WITH THE LANTERN
Here is a dog with a lantern in his mouth.
He is seeking for his master.
Carlo, for that was the name of the dog, had been taught to be useful. The roads, in the place where his master lived, were often so bad that, on dark nights, it was not safe for any person to go out without a light.
So Carlo's master taught him to carry a lantern for him at night; and he did it as steadily as any boy could have done.
Carlo never trotted too far before, but kept near at hand, so that he bright light of the lantern might guide hi master's steps.
When he came to any part of the road where there was a deep rut or hole, he would turn round to his master, as much as to say, "Take care; there is a hole here."
The dog's master lived about a mile from the town; and when he could not get home before dark, Carlo used to be sent to him with the lantern.
"Come, Carlo, go for master!" was the order; and it never had to be given twice. Carlo knew where to go, quite as well as he knew the road which his master would take.
But Carlo did not always at once find his master. When he got to the town, he would run off to a house where he knew his master often was. Still holding his lantern, he would scratch at the street-door and bark; as much as to say, "Here am I, master--lantern as well; are you ready for home?"
Some one would perhaps come to the door and say. "Your master is not hear, Carlo." Carlo would growl, as if he meant to say, "Then he is somewhere else, and I must find him."
He would then run off to one house after another, until he found his master; when the two set off together for home.
QUESTIONS
What was the name of the dog in the picture?
What had he been taught to do?
Why was this of great use?
What did he do when he came to a hole?
What order was given to him after dark?
How did he find his master?
TRUTH
The child who learns to hate a lie,
And scorns to feign a false reply,
To cover faults or errors done,
Love and forgiveness both hath won.
For Truth both gentle is and brave,
But Falsehood is a coward knave,
Who vainly tries his faults to screen
By lying words most base and mean.
USEFUL KNOWLEDGEI
*ANIMALS
THE SHEEP--What does the sheep give us? Wool.
What is all the wool of one sheep called? A fleece.
What do we make of wool? Flannel, blankets, carpets, coats, warm gloves and socks, and many other useful things.
What do we get form the sheep besides wool? We make its skin into leather, we use its flesh as food.
What do we make of leather? We make boots and shoes, straps and belts, saddles and harness, covers of books, and many other things.
What is the skin of an animal called before it is made into leather? A hide.
Who makes the hide into leather? The tanner.
Who makes the leather soft, and colours it? The curries.
Who makes the leather into shoes? The shoemaker.
What is the flesh of the sheep called? Mutton.
And of the young sheep? Lamb.
What do sheep feed on? On grass.
What do you call a great number of sheep going together? A flock.
And the man who watches them? A shepherd.
THE COW -- What do we get form the cow? Milk and scream.
And what is made of milk? Butter and cheese; and we use it to make puddings and cakes.
What do you call a man who deals in milk? A milkman or dairyman.
And a woman? A milkmaid or dairymaid.
And the place where it is kept? A dairy.
What else do we get from the cow? Leather, horn, and meat.
What do we make of horn? Combs, spoons, knife-handles, buttons, and drinking cups.
What is a bugle-horn? A musical instrument, made of brass.
Why is it called a horn? Because the first musical instruments of that kind were the horns of animals.
What is the flesh of the cow or ox called? Beef.
What is a young cow? A calf.
What is calf's flesh called? Veal.
What is a man who sells meat called? A butcher.
What is the ox used of in some countries? To draw carts and ploughs.
THE HORSE -- What do we chiefly use the horse for? To carry us, and to draw carts and carriages.
How is the horse fastened to a cart or a carriage? By leather straps and iron chains.
What is the seat on a horse's back called? A saddle.
And the strap for guiding it? A bridle, or rein.
And the bar in its mouth, joined to the bridle? A bit.
What is a young horse called? A foal.
And a little horse? A pony.
What other use do we make of the horse? We make leather of its skin, and hair-cloth and mattresses of the long hair of its tail.
Do we eat its flesh? No; but is some countries its flesh is eaten, and mare's milk is used for food.
OTHER ANIMALS -- What animals are used for food besides the sheep and the cow? Swine, fowls, ducks, geese, turkeys, rabbits, and hares.
What is swine's flesh called? Pork, when it is fresh; and bacon and ham, when it is salted and dried.
What else do we get from swine? Leather, and the stiff hairs of which brushes are made, called bristles.
What is glue made of? Of parts of the hoofs and skins of animals.
What do fowls gives us for food while they are alive? Eggs.
And what do we get from them after they are dead? Feathers, to make beds and pillows.
What is a silk dress made of? Threads spun by a little worm.
What is fur? The hairy skin of animals.
What are the leaves of pocketbooks often made of? Of part of the skin of the ass.
What is a quill pen? A feather from the wing of a goose.
Where do we get whalebone? In the mouth of the whale.
What else do we get from the whale? Oil, for lamps.
What are candles made of? Tallow, or the fat of animals.
What do we make from tallow and oil? Soap.
What are the finest candles made of? Of wax, made by the bees.
What else do we get from the bees? Honey.