Reproduction X.-The Butterfly and the Snail. 93 Development IX.-The Mouse and the Elephant PRINCIPLES OF EXPRESSION (CONTINUED). Principle XVI.— Interrogation and Exclamation . Development XX.-The House in the Meadow 158 Development XXI.- A Farm Picture Development XXII.— A Morning Scene Development XXIII.-Cleon and I. PART I. CHAPTER I. PUNCTUATION AND CAPITALS. CAPITALS. In writing, observe the following directions for the use of capitals: 1. Begin with a capital the first word of every sentence. 2. Begin with a capital the first word of every line of poetry. 3. Begin with a capital all proper nouns, and words derived from them: as Boston; the United States; the British nation; the Greek language; the Christian religion. 4. Begin with a capital names of things personified: asO Freedom, close not thy lids in slumber! They went to the Butterfly's ball. 5. Begin with a capital titles of honor, and official titles, especially when applied to a particular person or when they precede a name: as — The Duke of Edinburg; President Garfield; Uncle James; Mayor Harriman. NOTE.-When titles like king, duke, general, etc., occur frequently and are not followed by the name, the capital need not be used. |