America First

Classic American stories for young American readers. His route of exploration led through a cheery kitchen, where he found his two sisters busy cooking breakfast, and smiling and chatting at their work. But Riego had no time to stop and question, for the green things in the little garden beyond were beckoning to him. In another minute he was out among them. It was very green—this "America"—very green and very sunny, with rows upon rows of the most wonderful vegetables running out to meet the morning sun! Soon Riego glimpsed his father and mother beyond a dividing fence at the side, and he ran at once to his father\'s arms. After the first long embrace Riego drew back, the better to see the father who had dared America alone for his children\'s sake. Why—his brow was smoother than Riego remembered!—his eyes clearer!—Did one grow younger, happier, in America? And now Riego\'s mother was calling his attention to the snow-white chickens which fluttered about them. There was a cow, too, Riego learned—a cow and a pony and pigs and pigeons—and all theirs! Riego shouted for joy. But the next moment the joy died upon his lips, and he asked: "The revolutionists, father? How long will they let us have these?" "Riego," said his father, "there are no revolutionists in America. Here, if a man works, he receives a just reward, and he is allowed to keep in peace what he earns. Our only danger is from across the border." CONTENTS Called to the Colors Under the Flag America First