"I am an American," page 16

     Why this is, you shall learn someday, when you study our own history and that of other countries. Now, while you are still boys and girls, you can begin to learn about it.

"I am an American," page 15

      In the world today, there are no people so fortunate

as the people who can say "I am an American.

I am an American, page 14

   

What do those words mean to us?
     When we say, "I am an American," we are proud, glad, and thankful.  But not many of us know how much reason we have to be proud, glad, and thankful.

I am an American, page 13

     The girl stood still, and when Mr. Gerard came nearer, she came to him, weeping.  She told him she was French, a slave in the hands of the German army.
     She begged Mr. Gerard to get help from America.
     She was very happy to talk to him.
     She knew that no American would hurt her.

I am an American, page 12

"...I am an American."

I am an American, page 11

Mr. Gerard called out, "Do not be afraid..."

I am an American, page 10

     "When she saw a man coming toward her, the young girl started to run away."

I am an American, page 9

     The German officer said that all the women in that part of the country dressed very nicely, and tried to drive on.
     But Mr. Gerard thought the women might be French prisoners, so he got out of the car and started toward the nearest one.

I am an American, page 8

  One day, Mr. Gerard was riding in a car out in the country with two German officers, and he saw some young women working in the fields.  He said to a German officer, "Those women do not look like peasants."

I am an American, page 6

     And after a moment, the man's eyes grew bright.  He reached out for the hot tea and drank it eagerly.  

     He was no longer afraid when he heard the words "I am an American."

I am an American, page 5

     So, the officer said to the Chinaman...

     "I am an American.  We are all Americans."

I am an American, page 4

     At last, one of the officers said, I believe the poor fellow thinks we're Germans; he thinks we are giving him poison!"

I am an American, page 3

     The American sailors lifted the man on board their ship and hurried to get warm clothes and hot tea for him.  But to their surprise, he would not drink.  He put up his hands to push away the cup, and seemed terribly afraid.

The Mystery of the Blue Mill, 1913: Now at Smashwords!

Good Evening, Gentle readers,

The first book of the Julia Carroll Chronicles, The Mystery of the Blue Mill, 1913 has just arrived at smashwords.com. If you (or a friend) enjoy Nancy Drew, you will want to get to know Julia Carroll.

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Good Night, and Happy Reading,

Gail