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born, and built a small house to which he carried all 

 his books and curiosities, and said that he should 

 spend the rest of his days there. 



We sometimes pay him a visit. The last time 

 we were there, we found him talking to several chil- 

 dren around him. In the beginning of the book 

 there is a picture of the old gentleman. After you 

 have looked at it, you may read the letter which he 

 sent us, and learn how he came to write this book. 

 Your friends, 



THE PUBLISHERS. 



