Seven O’Clock Stories
“Ninth Night: Another True Fairy Story”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
The three children ask Mother to show them another story. She shows them the Orioles as they return from the south in mid-May to build their nest.
The three children ask Mother to show them another story. She shows them the Orioles as they return from the south in mid-May to build their nest.
A cheerful poem about springtime.
A story about a blue jay named Jakie. This chapter focuses on the relationship between Jakie and the speaker.
George and a client take a tour of a local tenement. George meets his father-in-law to ensure a good price on a future purchase. George decides to have a conversation about "morals" with his son.
Laurie and Amy return home with some surprising news. Professor Bhear, in town on business, pays a visit to Jo.
"A little bird, with plumage brown,"
"The whole question of choosing one’s next working hypothesis has been fogged, owing to people’s neglect of a very simple principle..."
A poem about the orange tree.
Queen Titania’s baby is missing.
As they make their escape, Hump instructs Maud on the finer aspects of sailing and steering. Hump, although concerned with the nature of their situation, remains unafraid.
Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are shown to their room. They dress in fancy attire and, guided by Dorothy, explore the Emerald City. They meet Billina, the yellow hen. Em and Henry explore the city on thieir own and meet the Cowardly Lion.
Whitefoot discovers a drumming sound and figures out that he had been so depressed because he was lonely. He eagerly awaits the presence of the other wood mouse.
"Oh, de grubbin’–hoe ’s a–rustin’ in de co’nah,"
Who will believe my verse in time to come
"Lucy done gone back on me,"
"Yesterday I held your hand,"
Dobbin assists Amelia and George.
"Oh, dere ’s lots o’ keer an’ trouble"
Exam results are posted, bringing positive news to Anne. The Cuthbert's continuing health problems concern Anne.
"Gaily bedight,"
"On a summer’s day as I sat by a stream,"
The church-choir sings as Carol gets some much needed rest.
Sylvia and Bruno, along with their dad who was made king of elfland, eat the local fruit.
Lady Muriel, Arthur, and the Earl and his daughter consider going off on their own picnic.
Long years ago, within a distant clime,