The Belly and the Members

One fine day it occurred to the Members of the Body that they were doing all the work and the Belly was having all the food.   So they held a meeting, and after a long discussion, decided to strike work till the Belly consented to take its proper share...

The Happy Prince

High above the city, on a tall column, stood the statue of the Happy Prince. He was covered all over with thin leaves of fine gold, he had two bright sapphires for eyes, and a large red ruby glowed on his sword-hilt. He was very much admired by people in the town....

The Old Witch

Once upon a time there were two girls who lived with their mother and father. Their father had no work, and the girls wanted to go away to seek their fortunes. One day, one of the girls girl said she wanted to go to find work, and her mother said she might if she...