Pussy and Doggy Tales

E. (Edith) Nesbit

By E. Nesbit "It may be said of Shakespeare, that from his works may be collected a system of civil and economical prudence.

E. (Edith) Nesbit

Chapter I. The beginning of things.

E. (Edith) Nesbit

[Illustration: THE BOOK OF BEASTS] I. The Book of Beasts He happened to be building a Palace when the news came, and he left all the bricks kicking about the floor for Nurse to clear up--but ...

E. (Edith) Nesbit

CHAPTER 1. THE COUNCIL OF WAYS AND MEANS This is the story of the different ways we looked for treasure, and I think when you have read it you will see that we were not lazy about the looking.

Washington Irving

A pleasing land of drowsy head it was, Of dreams that wave before the half-shut eye; And of gay castles in the clouds that pass, Forever flushing round a summer sky.

Ayn Rand

PART ONE It is a sin to write this.

Aristophanes

statement is made that it may be rejected.

William Strunk

This book aims to give in brief space the principal requirements of plain English style.