Johnson, Virginia W. (Virginia Wales), 1849-1916 · New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers · leaf 135
ishing the jewels on her sleeve the while, just to make themsparkle and glitter. A tiny black dwarf crept through the window like a spider,and perched on the back of Aunt Katrines chair, without herbeing aware of his presence. The dwarf nedded and chuckledas he peered over her shoulder. After a… … thus wafted from the paper, and presently she bobbed her headtwice, and sank back in the chair fast asleep. Oh, dear! shehad done more harm than good with the best intentions. Downhopped the dwarf to the floor, and snatched the chain fromher lap. She opened her heavy eyes just as he reached the…
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