The children's book; a collection of the best and most famous stories and poems in the English language (1910)
Scudder, Horace Elisha, 1838-1902 · Boston, Houghton, Mifflin and company · leaf 213
ish cork insideme? Yes, but I am made of mahogany, said theTop; and the mayor himself turned me. Hehas a turning lathe of his own, and it amuses himgreatly. Can I depend on that ? asked the little Ball. May I never be whipped again if it is nottrue! replied the Top. You can speak well for yourself,… … said Yes, and that is as good as half engagedbut I promise I will never forget you. Yes, that will be much good! said the Top.And they spoke no more to each other.Next day the Ball was taken out by the boy.The Top saw how she flew high into the air, likea bird; at last one could no longer see…
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