Chapter I: Front Matter

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JOSE: OUR LITTLE PORTUGUESE COUSIN

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JOSE: OUR LITTLE PORTUGUESE COUSIN

by

EDITH A. SAWYER

Author of "The Christmas Makers' Club," "Elsa's Gift Home," etc.

Illustrated by Diantha Horne Marlowe

Boston L. C. Page & Company MDCCCCXI

Copyright, 1911, by L. C. Page & Company (Incorporated)

All rights reserved

First Impression, May, 1911

Preface

ONE of the important historic events of the present century is the revolution which took place in Portugal on the third day of October, 1910, when King Manuel II lost his throne. The king and his mother were exiled and fled from Lisbon, the capital city, to England. A republic was proclaimed throughout Portugal, and a new, progressive government was adopted on December 1st, 1910.

Portugal is often described as "a garden by the side of the sea." Its strength as a country lies in its agriculture, especially in its vineyards, which are the chief source of wealth.

Education in Portugal has generally been at a low ebb. At the time of the revolution less than one-fifth of the Portuguese people could read and write. Plans for the new government include the opening of many primary schools and the development of a system of higher education.

The Portuguese are an earnest people, enthusiastic yet serious-minded. Even the children play soberly. Whether rich or poor, Portuguese children are taught to respect age as well as to honor their parents. Throughout the country even a small boy takes off his cap and makes a bow when he meets an older person. Little girls also are taught gentleness of manner. The home life is simple and happy.

Contents

CHAPTER PAGE
PREFACE v
I. JOSE'S SECRET 1
II. THE ELDER BROTHER 11
III. A PORTUGUESE HOME 17
IV. GARDEN AND VINEYARD 28
V. THE HUSKING OF THE MAIZE 38
VI. AN AUTUMN RAMBLE 45
VII. WINTER WORK AND PLAY 56
VIII. WHEN SPRING UNLOCKS THE FLOWERS 67
IX. ON ST. ANTONIO'S DAY 71
X. BETTER TIMES 85

List of Illustrations

PAGE
"A SLIM SLIP OF A BOY ... WALKED AT THE HEAD OF A PAIR OF
FAWN-COLORED OXEN" (_See page 1_) _Frontispiece_
"JOSE CALLED TO THE DOG TO LEAVE OFF BARKING" 12
"JOANNA, WITH A BOAT-SHAPED BASKET OF CLOTHES UPON HER HEAD" 34
"SHE WAS A PICTURE OF YOUTH, BEAUTY AND GRACE" 43
"FOR A LONG TIME THE BROTHERS WERE SILENT" 50
"HE AND JOSE LOOKED ACROSS THE CITY" 82

Jose

Our Little Portuguese Cousin