Adventures of Puss in Boots, Jr.

<h2><span class="pagenum"><SPAN name="Page_147" id="Page_147">[147]</SPAN></span> <SPAN name="trouble" id="trouble"></SPAN>PUSS HELPS A LITTLE BOY WHO IS IN TROUBLE</h2> <p class="cap2">THE town of Banbury Cross was very pretty, situated at the corner of two cross-roads, close to a sparkling river over which ran a bridge. As Puss, Jr., on his good gray horse, whose feet went rackety-rackety, rackety-tak over the broad planking, drew rein at the farther end a small boy, who stood by the side of a pretty little pony, began to sing:</p> <div class="block22"> <div class="poem"><div class="stanza"> <span class="io">"I had a little pony,<br/></span> <span class="i2">His name was Dapple-gray,<br/></span> <span class="i0">I lent him to a lady<br/></span> <span class="i2">To ride a mile away.<br/></span> <span class="i0">She whipped him, she lashed him,<br/></span> <span class="i2">She rode him through the mire;<br/></span> <span class="i0">I would not lend my pony now,<br/></span> <span class="i2">For all the lady's hire."<br/></span></div> </div></div> <p>"Neither would I," said Puss.</p> <p>The little boy opened his eyes very wide. They were blue as the skies overhead and were full of tears. "She whipped him, she lashed him,"<span class="pagenum"><SPAN name="Page_148" id="Page_148">[148]</SPAN></span> continued the boy. "I'll never again lend my pony to anybody."</p> <p>"I wouldn't lend my good gray horse," said Puss, "for one never knows whether a person is kind to animals or not."</p> <p>"I never thought a lady would hurt my pony," sobbed the boy. "Just look at him. He's all covered with mud."</p> <p>"So he is," said Puss, consolingly; "but never mind. A good washing will fix him up."</p> <p>"But my father will be angry," said the boy. "He doesn't like to wash my pony, and I'm too little."</p> <p>"Let's take your pony down to the riverbank," Puss suggested. "We'll find a shallow spot and wash him off. Perhaps we can ride him a little way into the water; that would help." Tying his good gray horse to a post near by, Puss led the pony down the bank to the river, the little boy following.</p> <p>"Do you want to ride him in," asked Puss, "or shall I?"</p> <p>"You do it," said the little boy. "I'm afraid."</p> <p>So Puss jumped on the pony's back and gently urged him into the river. After going out some distance he stopped, for the water was almost up to his boots. "I guess I can wash him now," cried Puss, and, leaning over, first on one side and then on the other, he splashed up the water and scrubbed off the<span class="pagenum"><SPAN name="Page_149" id="Page_149">[149]</SPAN></span> mud and dirt until the pony was as clean as a whistle.</p> <p>"Now," exclaimed Puss, "he looks like himself again." The pony seemed quite relieved also, for after gaining the bank he neighed and kicked up his heels in a delighted manner.</p> <p>"He looks better than ever," said the little boy. "He was really quite dusty before I lent him to the lady."</p> <p>"Yes, he's in fine shape," said Puss. "I must now leave you, for I am on a long journey."</p> <p>"Thank you," said the boy. "A pleasant journey to you, my good Sir Cat."</p> <hr style="width: 45%;" /> <p>How our little hero, Puss in Boots, Jr., at last finds his famous father, Puss in Boots, at the castle of my Lord of Carabas, will be told in <em>Further Adventures of Puss in Boots, Jr.</em></p> <hr class="white" /> <h3>THE END</h3> <hr /> <div class="block32"> <h2>THE PUSS-IN-BOOTS, Jr. SERIES</h2> <h4>By DAVID CORY</h4> <p class="center">Author of "The Little Jack Rabbit Stories" and "Little Journeys to Happyland"</p> <h5>Handsomely Bound. Colored Wrappers. Illustrated. Each Volume Complete in Itself.</h5> <p>To know Puss Junior once is to love him forever. That's the way all the little people feel about this young, adventurous cat, son of a very famous father.</p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">THE ADVENTURES OF PUSS-IN-BOOTS, Jr.</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">FURTHER ADVENTURES OF PUSS-IN-BOOTS, Jr.</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">PUSS-IN-BOOTS, Jr. IN FAIRYLAND</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">TRAVELS OF PUSS-IN-BOOTS, JR.</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">PUSS-IN-BOOTS, Jr., AND OLD MOTHER GOOSE</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">PUSS-IN-BOOTS, Jr., IN NEW MOTHER GOOSE LAND</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">PUSS-IN-BOOTS, Jr., AND THE GOOD GRAY HORSE</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">PUSS-IN-BOOTS, Jr., AND TOM THUMB</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">PUSS-IN-BOOTS, Jr., AND ROBINSON CRUSOE</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">PUSS-IN-BOOTS, Jr., AND THE MAN IN THE MOON</span></p> <h3>GROSSET &amp; DUNLAP, <em>Publishers</em>, NEW YORK</h3> <hr /> <h2>Little Jack Rabbit Books</h2> <p class="center"><small>(Trademark Registered)</small></p> <h4>By DAVID CORY</h4> <p class="center">Author of "Little Journeys to Happyland"</p> <h5>Colored Wrappers With Text Illustrations.</h5> <p>A new and unique series about the furred and feathered little people of the wood and meadow.</p> <p>Children will eagerly follow the doings of little Jack Rabbit, and the clever way in which he escapes from his three enemies, Danny Fox, Mr. Wicked Wolf and Hungry Hawk will delight the youngsters.</p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT'S ADVENTURES</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND DANNY FOX</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND THE SQUIRREL BROTHERS</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND CHIPPY CHIPMUNK</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND THE BIG BROWN BEAR</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND UNCLE JOHN HARE</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND PROFESSOR CROW</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND OLD MAN WEASEL</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND MR. WICKED WOLF</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND HUNGRY HAWK</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND THE POLICEMAN DOG</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND MISS MOUSIE</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND UNCLE LUCKY</span></p> <p class="hang"><span class="smcap">LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND THE YELLOW DOG TRAMP</span></p> <h3>GROSSET &amp; DUNLAP, <em>Publishers</em>, NEW YORK</h3> <hr /> <h2>LITTLE JOURNEYS TO HAPPYLAND</h2> <h4>By DAVID CORY</h4> <h5>Profusely Illustrated. Individual Colored Wrappers.</h5> <p class="center">Printed in large type&mdash;easy to read.<br/> For children from 6 to 8 years.</p> <p class="author">A new series of exciting adventures by the author of the <big>LITTLE JACK RABBIT</big> books. This series is unique in that it deals with unusual and exciting adventures on land and sea and in the air.</p> <p class="noi nmb">THE CRUISE OF THE NOAH'S ARK</p> <p class="nmt">This is a good rainy day story. On just such a day Mr. Noah invites Marjorie to go for a trip in Noah's Ark. She gets aboard just in time and away it floats out into the big wide world.</p> <p class="noi nmb">THE MAGIC SOAP BUBBLE</p> <p class="nmt">The king of the gnomes has a magic pipe with which he blows a wonderful bubble and taking Ed. with him they both have a delightful time in Gnomeland.</p> <p class="noi nmb">THE ICEBERG EXPRESS</p> <p class="nmt">The Mermaid's magic comb changes little Mary Louise into a mermaid. The Polar Bear Porter on the Iceberg Express invites her to take a trip with him and away they go.</p> <p class="noi nmb">THE WIND WAGON</p> <p class="nmt">Little Hero stepped aboard the Wind Wagon and started on a journey to many wonderful places and had a delightful time.</p> <p class="noi nmb">THE MAGIC UMBRELLA</p> <p class="nmt">A little old man gave Jimmy the Magic Umbrella which took him to Happyland, where he had many adventures.</p> <h3>GROSSET &amp; DUNLAP, <span class="smcap">Publishers</span>, NEW YORK</h3> <hr /> <h2>THE LITTLE WASHINGTONS SERIES</h2> <h4>By LILLIAN ELIZABETH ROY</h4> <h5>Handsomely Bound. Colored Wrappers. Illustrated. For Children 6 to 12 Years</h5> <p>This series presents early American history in a manner that impresses the young readers. Because of George and Martha Washington Parke, two young descendants of the famous General Washington, these stories follow exactly the life of the great American, by means of playing they act the life of the Washingtons, both in battles and in society.</p> <p class="noi nmb">THE LITTLE WASHINGTONS</p> <p class="nmt">Their thrilling battles and expeditions generally end in "punishment" lessons read by Mrs. Parke from the "Life of Washington." The culprits listen intently, for this reading generally gives them new ideas for further games of Indian warfare and Colonists' battles.</p> <p class="noi nmb">THE LITTLE WASHINGTONS RELATIVES</p> <p class="nmt">The Davis children visit the Parke home and join zealously in the games of playing General Washington. So zealously, in fact, that little Jim almost loses his scalp.</p> <p class="noi nmb">THE LITTLE WASHINGTONS' TRAVELS</p> <p class="nmt">The children wage a fierce battle upon the roof of a hotel in New York City. Then, visiting the Davis home in Philadelphia, the patriotic Washingtons vanquish the Hessians on a battle-field in the empty lot back of the Davis property.</p> <p class="noi nmb">THE LITTLE WASHINGTONS AT SCHOOL</p> <p class="nmt">After the school-house battle the Washingtons discover a band of gypsies camping near the back road to their homes and incidentally they secure the stolen horse which the gypsies had taken from the "butter and egg farmer" of the Parkes.</p> <p class="noi nmb">THE LITTLE WASHINGTONS' HOLIDAYS</p> <p class="nmt">They spend a pleasant summer on two adjoining farms in Vermont. During the voyage they try to capture a "frigate" but little Jim is caught and about to be punished by the Captain when his confederates hasten in and save him.</p> <h3>GROSSET &amp; DUNLAP, <span class="smcap">Publishers</span>, NEW YORK</h3> <hr /> <h2>THE BUNNY BROWN SERIES</h2> <h4>By LAURA LEE HOPE</h4> <p class="center">Author of the Popular "Bobbsey Twins" Books, Etc</p> <h5>Durably Bound. Illustrated. Uniform Style of Binding. Every Volume Complete in Itself.</h5> <p>These stories are eagerly welcomed by the little folks from about five to ten years of age. Their eyes fairly dance with delight at the lively doings of inquisitive little Bunny Brown and his cunning, trustful sister Sue.</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE ON GRANDPA'S FARM</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE PLAYING CIRCUS</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT CAMP-REST-A-WHILE</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT AUNT LU'S CITY HOME</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE IN THE BIG WOODS</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE ON AN AUTO TOUR</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AND THEIR SHETLAND PONY</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE GIVING A SHOW</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT CHRISTMAS TREE COVE</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE IN THE SUNNY SOUTH</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE KEEPING STORE</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AND THEIR TRICK DOG</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE AT A SUGAR CAMP</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE ON THE ROLLING OCEAN</p> <p class="hang">BUNNY BROWN AND HIS SISTER SUE ON JACK FROST ISLAND</p> <h3>GROSSET &amp; DUNLAP, <em>Publishers</em>, NEW YORK</h3> <hr /> <h2>THE BOBBSEY TWINS BOOKS</h2> <p class="center"><big>For Little Men and Women</big></p> <p class="center">By <big>LAURA LEE HOPE</big></p> <p class="center">Author of "The Bunny Brown Series," Etc.</p> <h5>Durably Bound. Illustrated. Uniform Style of Binding. Every Volume Complete in Itself.</h5> <p>These books for boys and girls between the ages of three and ten stands among children and their parents of this generation where the books of Louisa May Alcott stood in former days. The haps and mishaps of this inimitable pair of twins, their many adventures and experiences are a source of keen delight to imaginative children everywhere.</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SCHOOL</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT SNOW LODGE</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS ON A HOUSEBOAT</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT MEADOW BROOK</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT HOME</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN A GREAT CITY</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS ON BLUEBERRY ISLAND</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS ON THE DEEP BLUE SEA</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE GREAT WEST</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT CEDAR CAMP</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE COUNTY FAIR</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS CAMPING OUT</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS AND BABY MAY</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS KEEPING HOUSE</p> <p class="hang">THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT CLOVERBANK</p> <h3><span class="smcap">Grosset &amp; Dunlap, Publishers, New York</span></h3> <hr /> <h2>THE HONEY BUNCH BOOKS</h2> <p class="center">By <big>HELEN LOUISE THORNDYKE</big></p> <h5>Individual Colored Wrappers and Text Illustrations Drawn by WALTER S. ROGERS</h5> <p><big>Honey Bunch is a dainty, thoughtful little girl, and to know her is to take her to your heart at once.</big></p> <p><big>Little girls everywhere will want to discover what interesting experiences she is having wherever she goes.</big></p> <p class="hang">HONEY BUNCH: JUST A LITTLE GIRL</p> <p class="hang">HONEY BUNCH: HER FIRST VISIT TO THE CITY</p> <p class="hang">HONEY BUNCH: HER FIRST DAYS ON THE FARM</p> <p class="hang">HONEY BUNCH: HER FIRST VISIT TO THE SEASHORE</p> <p class="hang">HONEY BUNCH: HER FIRST LITTLE GARDEN</p> <p class="hang">HONEY BUNCH: HER FIRST DAYS IN CAMP</p> <p class="hang">HONEY BUNCH: HER FIRST AUTO TOUR</p> <p class="hang">HONEY BUNCH: HER FIRST TRIP ON THE OCEAN</p> <h3>GROSSET &amp; DUNLAP, <em>Publishers</em>, NEW YORK</h3> <hr /> <h2>THE FLYAWAYS STORIES</h2> <p class="center"><big>By ALICE DALE HARDY</big></p> <p class="center">Author of The Riddle Club Books</p> <h5>Individual Colored Jackets and Colored Illustrations by WALTER S. ROGERS</h5> <p>A splendid new line of interesting tales for the little ones, introducing many of the well known characters of fairyland in a series of novel adventures. The Flyaways are a happy family and every little girl and boy will want to know all about them.</p> <p class="noi nmb">THE FLYAWAYS AND CINDERELLA</p> <p class="nmt">How the Flyaways went to visit Cinderella only to find that Cinderella's Prince had been carried off by the Three Robbers, Rumbo, Hibo and Jobo. "I'll rescue him!" cried Pa Flyaway and then set out for the stronghold of the robbers. A splendid continuation of the original story of Cinderella.</p> <p class="noi nmb">THE FLYAWAYS AND LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD</p> <p class="nmt">On their way to visit Little Red Riding Hood the Flyaways fell in with Tommy Tucker and The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe. They told Tommy about the Magic Button on Red Riding Hood's cloak. How the wicked Wolf stole the Magic Button and how the wolves plotted to eat up Little Red Riding Hood and all her family, and how the Flyaways and King Cole sent the wolves flying, makes a story no children will want to miss.</p> <p class="noi nmb">THE FLYAWAYS AND GOLDILOCKS</p> <p class="nmt">The Flyaways wanted to see not only Goldilocks but also the Three Bears and they took a remarkable journey through the air to do so. Tommy even rode on a Rocket and met the monstrous Blue Frog. When they arrived at Goldilock's house they found that the Three Bears had been there before them and mussed everything up, much to Goldilock's despair. "We must drive those bears out of the country!" said Pa Flyaway. Then they journeyed underground to the Yellow Palace, and oh! so many things happened after that!</p> <h3>GROSSET &amp; DUNLAP, <span class="smcap">Publishers</span>, NEW YORK</h3></div> <hr /> <div class="figcenter"> <ANTIMG src="images/endpaper3.jpg" width-obs="380" height-obs="600" alt="" title="" /></div> <div class="block28"> <div class="poem"><div class="stanza"> <span class="i0"><em>Little Tom Thumb with his tiny spear</em><br/></span> <span class="i2"><em>Follows Puss Boots both far and near.</em><br/></span> <span class="i0"><em>Did you ever see such a brave little cat,</em><br/></span> <span class="i2"><em>With a shiny sword and a feathered hat?</em><br/></span></div> </div></div> <div class="block28"> <div class="poem"><div class="stanza"> <span class="i0"><em>"Faster, faster, Good Gray Horse,</em><br/></span> <span class="i2"><em>Hasten swiftly on your course,</em><br/></span> <span class="i0"><em>'Till I see the stately towers</em><br/></span> <span class="i2"><em>Where my father spends his hours."</em><br/></span></div> </div></div> <div class="figcenter"> <ANTIMG src="images/endpaper4.jpg" width-obs="382" height-obs="600" alt="" title="" /></div> <div class="block28"> <div class="poem"><div class="stanza"> <span class="i0"><em>"Grandmother Goose your trusty broom</em><br/></span> <span class="i2"><em>Makes spick and span each cottage room,"</em><br/></span> <span class="i0"><em>Said little Puss Boots, doffing his hat,</em><br/></span> <span class="i2"><em>For he was a most polite little cat.</em><br/></span></div> </div></div> <div class="block28"> <div class="poem"><div class="stanza"> <span class="i0"><em>This funny gnome is puzzled quite</em><br/></span> <span class="i2"><em>Why little Puss Junior is so polite.</em><br/></span> <span class="i0"><em>But Puss has manners very grand</em><br/></span> <span class="i2"><em>I would have everyone understand.</em><br/></span></div> </div></div> <hr /> <div style="break-after:column;"></div><br />