"There comes babbo There comes babbo " cried Tessa, as she ran down the narrow street to meet her father, with baby Francesca toddling after her. The man was not alone, -Beppo and the donkey were with him. They were very tired, for it was a hard trip from the little village on the hilltop to the great city, miles away, and back again.

Bertha Our Little German Cousin, by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade. Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade was american writer (1860-1936).

Little Folks of North America, by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade. Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade was american writer (1860-1936).

Bertha Our Little German Cousin, by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade. Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade was american writer (1860-1936).

Mpuke Our Little African Cousin, by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade. Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade was american writer (1860-1936).

Our Little Irish Cousin, by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade. Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade was american writer (1860-1936).

Our Little Turkish Cousin, by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade. Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade was american writer (1860-1936).

Timid Hare The Little Captive, by Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade. Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade was american writer (1860-1936).