Diedrich, I trust, will be a polite, manly boy for the
future, and Mayken will endeavor to shine as a student. Let her
remember, too, that economy and thrift are needed in the
foundation of a worthy and generous life. Little Katy has been
cruel to the cat more than once. Saint Nicholas can hear the cat
cry when its tail is pulled. I will forgive her if she will
remember from this hour that the smallest dumb creatures have
feelings and must not be abused."
As Katy burst into a frightened cry, the saint graciously
remained silent until she was soothed.
"Master Broom," he resumed, "I warn thee that the boys who are in
the habit of putting snuff upon the foot stove of the
schoolmistress may one day be discovered and receive a
flogging--"
Master Broom colored and stared in great astonishment.
"But thou art such an excellent scholar, I shall make thee no
further reproof."
"Thou, Hendrick, didst distinguish thyself in the archery match
last spring, and hit the Doel *{Bull's-eye.} though the bird was
swung before it to unsteady thine eye. I give thee credit for
excelling in manly sport and exercise, though I must not unduly
countenance thy boat racing, since it leaves thee little time for
thy proper studies.
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