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consisted of patches with specimens of sewing and running on them, a great
many very fairly done buttonholes, and several little dolls' aprons very
neatly hemmed, and gathered with fine, even gathers.
It seemed impossible to believe that the hands that did this work had no
eyes to guide them. The buttonholes were so well made that they looked
like the work of some careful, clever young children.
What a wonderful age we live in! Fancy bringing the art of teaching to
such perfection that the blind can be taught to sew! Our young folks ought
to be very thankful that they are growing up at a time when teachers
endeavor to make learning a pleasure as well as a profit. G.H.R.
BOOK REVIEWS.
We publish the following letter about the "Carved Cartoon":
This book deserves every word of praise given to it by our correspondent.
It is one of the most delightful stories written. It treats of the
adventures of Grinling Gibson, the famous carver in wood, who carved
flowers so delicately that they could absolutely move on their stems.
EDITOR.
_To the Editor:_
DEAR SIR.--Every year the cry for books increases.
"Tell us what to read," is the constantly repeated demand, and
parents, teachers, and publishers are often at a loss to keep
the active brains of our young people supplied with sound,
wholesome, and interesting literature.
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