The Money Pig

There were so many toys in the nursery. On the top of the cabinet stood the penny bank, made in clay in the shape of a little pig.

At the Uttermost Parts of the Sea

A couple of large ships were sent up toward the North Pole to discover the boundaries of land and sea and how far it would be possible for the human race to penetrate in that direction.

A Leaf From Heaven

High up in the thin, clear air there flew an angel bearing a flower from the Garden of Heaven.

Two Maidens

Have you ever seen a "maiden"? I am referring to what the road pavers call a "maiden," a thing used for ramming down the paving stones.

The Last Pearl

There was a rich and happy house. All those in it -- the owners, and servants, and friends, too -- were happy and cheerful, for on this day, a son and heir had been born, and mother and child were doing well.

Thousands of Years From Now

Yes, thousands of years from now, men will fly on wings of steam through the air, across the ocean.

She Was Good for Nothing

The mayor was standing at his open window; he was wearing a dress shirt with a dainty dress pin in its frill.

Five Peas From a Pod

There were five peas in one pod; the peas were green and the pod was green, and so they believed the whole world was green -- and that was absolutely right!

Under the Willow Tree

The country around the town of Koege is very bare. The town itself lies by the seashore, which is always beautiful, although it might be more beautiful than it is, because all around are flat fields, and a forest a long way off.

The Goblin and the Grocer

There was a student, who lived in the garret and didn't own anything. There was also a grocer, who kept the shop on the ground floor and owned the whole house.