1. It is difficult in every way to select a present for a child who
already possesses enough toys. 2. In a toy-shop yesterday I examined
the dolls made out of woolen cloth and other material, and also looked
at the various little animals. 3. There were ponies, little dogs and
little lions and camels. 4. There were also little sets of furniture
(126), which consisted of tables, sofas and chairs. 5. On the tables
were small plates containing vegetables, fruits and roast (189) meat,
entirely made out of colored paper. 6. There were also little cups and
tumblers of thin glass, into which one could pour water or milk. 7. As
(cxar) one dollar was all (194) of the money which I had in my purse,
I left the shop. 8. I walked along a stony picturesque path toward the
lake, swinging my overcoat on my arm, while I thought over ("pripensis")
the difficulty, and tried to decide what sort of present to choose. 9.
The steamboat to B---- was just leaving, so I went across the footbridge
("ponteto") on to the pretty little ship, while its bells were ringing,
and rode an hour in the open ("libera") air. 10. The shore which we
passed is very picturesque, but its beauty is about to be spoiled, for a
large furniture factory is going to be built between that steep hill and
the lake. 11. Its proximity to the water is necessary, for water-power
("akvoforto") will be used.