The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Story of Jessie, by Mabel Quiller-CouchThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: The Story of JessieAuthor: Mabel Quiller-CouchRelease Date: July 12, 2005 [EBook #16268]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE STORY OF JESSIE ***Produced by Lionel SearTHE STORY OF JESSIE.BY MABEL QUILLER-COUCH.CONTENTSChap.I A LETTER FOR SUNNYSIDE COTTAGE.II JESSIE ARRIVES.III SHOPPING AND TEAING.IV A GARDEN SUNDAY-SCHOOL.V HAPPY DAYS.VI TAKEN BY SURPRISE.VII THE JOURNEY AND THE ARRIVAL.VIII THE NEW HOME.IX MISS PATCH.X CHARLIE REACHES HOME.XI TOO LATE.XII SPRINGBROOK AGAIN.THE STORY OF JESSIE.CHAPTER I.A LETTER FOR SUNNYSIDE COTTAGE.Thomas Dawson was busy in the kitchen trying to make the kettle boil, and to get the fire clear that he might do a piece oftoast. He had already tidied up the grate and swept the floor, and as he stood by the table with the loaf in his hand, aboutto cut a slice, his eye wandered down through the dewy, sunny garden, where every tree and bush was beginning to showa little film of green over its brown branches.But before he could notice anything in the garden, his attention was attracted by the sight of Daniel Magor, the postman,standing at the gate and fumbling ...
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