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The Catskill fairies (1876)

Johnson, Virginia W. (Virginia Wales), 1849-1916 · New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers · leaf 27

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clock-maker who made me. He knew medirectly, and said, Here is my grandfathers work. At first Ilived in New York, where I was for sale in a shop, until I wasbought by a man who had me placed on a sloop to be takenup the Hudson River. It was a long voyage in those days,I promise you, and we were one… … Unexpected Visitors. 23 order, and not laid on my back with my pendulum tied. How-ever, I have no reason to complain. I was purchased by yourgrandfather, Job, to place in the new house where he wouldbring his bride. Dear, dear ! It seems only yesterday when the newly mar-ried couple stepped across…

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