THE LAST LESSON
1. "I am the last lesson in this book. Did you like these lessons?
Which one of us did you like best?
2. Soon you will be reading out of a new book.
I hope you will not forget me or the other lessons.
3. We have tried to teach you many things. It has been fun to hear you reading us every day.
4. We like to hear little boys and girls reading what we tell them.
5. When you get your new book, give this one to some friend who would like to read it.
6. Books do not like being left on a shelf. They like to be of use.
7. You may be able to help some other little boy or girl to read these lessons.
8. Keep your new book clean and treat it well.
A book is a good friend to you.
9. This book has been your friend. Did you treat it well?
10. Good-bye, little friend, I hope you will read many other books, as you grow older."