Johnson, Virginia W. (Virginia Wales), 1849-1916 · New York : Harper & Brothers, Publishers · leaf 53
; andhe clambered about the workmen whose hammers kept timeon the ships sides—rat-a-tat-tat At last the vessel was finished, and the people gathered tosee her launched. The sprite was on board before any oneelse, however, and perched on the bow when the ship slidgracefully down into the water.… … cine-chest. Down in the hold he met the rats, and they weresharp fellows enough. Ha, ha! laughed the rats. We like new ships, too, sowe just skipped on board when all was ready. Life on board Ship. 49 Some of the rats had already made voyages, and thesecalled themselves Jolly Tars, and other funny…
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