The Merman and The Figure-Head (eBook, ePUB) - F. Guernsey, Clara
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“I shall call her the Sea-nymph,” said Master Isaac Torrey. “Umph!” said his clerk, Ichabod Sterns, looking over his spectacles at his master. “And why not The Sea-nymph, pray?” demanded Master Torrey. “Why, I say, should I not call my fine new brig The Sea-nymph if it pleases my fancy?” “Fancy!” said Ichabod Sterns, putting his head on one side. “Fancy! Umph!” Now this was most exasperating conduct on Ichabod’s part, and as such Master Torrey felt it. “Yes, if it pleases my fancy,” he repeated, defiantly. “What right have you, Ichabod Sterns, to object to that, I should like to know? If I…mehr

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“I shall call her the Sea-nymph,” said Master Isaac Torrey.
“Umph!” said his clerk, Ichabod Sterns, looking over his spectacles at his master.
“And why not The Sea-nymph, pray?” demanded Master Torrey. “Why, I say, should I not call my fine new brig The Sea-nymph if it pleases my fancy?”
“Fancy!” said Ichabod Sterns, putting his head on one side. “Fancy! Umph!”
Now this was most exasperating conduct on Ichabod’s part, and as such Master Torrey felt it.
“Yes, if it pleases my fancy,” he repeated, defiantly. “What right have you, Ichabod Sterns, to object to that, I should like to know? If I chose to name her after the whole choir of all the nymphs that ever swam in the sea—Panope and Melite, Arethusa, Leucothea, Thetis, Cymodoce—what have you to say against it? Isn’t she to swim the seas and make her living out of the winds and waves? And what can you object to ‘The Sea-nymph?’ I’d like to hear. But it’s your nature to object, Ichabod Sterns. I’ve no doubt that you came objecting into the world, and I’ve no doubt that when your time comes you’ll object to dying. It would be just like you.”

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Clara F. Guernsey was a 19th-century American author known for her children's books and stories. Her works often contained moral lessons and were popular in her time for their engaging storytelling and educational value. While there is limited detailed biographical information readily available, her contributions to children's literature are noted for their charm and didactic nature. Some of her notable works include: "Annie Barker", "Dolly's New Shoes", "Going to the North Pole", "The Little Red House". Guernsey's stories typically feature young protagonists who learn important life lessons through their adventures and interactions with others. Her writing style is characterized by its simplicity and appeal to young readers, making her books a staple in many American households during her time. Clara F. Guernsey's stories were popular among children and parents alike, valued for their educational content and moral lessons. Her works were often included in children's reading collections and were a staple in many American households. Her ability to weave engaging narratives with important life lessons made her a significant figure in children's literature during her time. Though she may not be as widely known today, her contributions to the genre remain a testament to the power of storytelling in shaping young minds.