Stearns, L. M. (Lyman Marshall), 1858-1918 · Derry Depot. N.H., The author · leaf 181
m — that stalls us chaps — gave him delight; Nor Richmond's gems (like angels calls, so "far between" and bright! Nor Andres', Armstrong's, Barrus' pitfalls could e'er elude his sight! On "stroke " by Ingalls, Baxter, Reeve, no second glance he'd waste, He knew first move, I do believe, 'fore all… … White, Black to move and win. I deemed its labyrinth supreme — Alas! in grief I am. "I've got you now," I laughing said, and set it on the squares. Sol looked at it and scratched his head; "Within my room upstairs, I'll work this out before abed! " he vauntingly declares. Next morning early to his…
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