He was once a designer and engraver on wood, and afterwards
an editor; but he now devotes himself entirely to writing, not only for
young but also for grown people.
1. "O Andy!" said little Jenny Murdock, "I'm so glad you came along this
way. I can't get over."
2. "Can't get over?" said Andrew. "Why what's the matter?"
3. "The bridge is gone," said Jenny. "When I came across after breakfast
it was there, and now it's over on the other side, and how can I get back
home?"
4. "Why, so it is," said Andrew. "It was all right when I came over a
little while ago, but old Donald pulls it on the other side every morning
after he has driven his cows across, and I don't think he has any right to
do it. I suppose he thinks the bridge was made for him and his cows."
5. "Now I must go down to the big bridge, Andy, and I want you to go with
me. I'm afraid to go through all those dark woods by myself," said Jenny.
6. "But I can't go, Jenny," said Andrew, "it's nearly school time now."
7. Andrew was a Scotch boy, and a fine fellow. He was next to the head of
his school, and he was as good at play as he was at his book.
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