I made a substitute for the lost foot, then wrapped up the stump,stuffed cotton inside the bamboo, and slipped it on. It was theright length and fitted perfectly, and off he went, — dot and carryone, — to the admiration of the family assembled. He becamea fine fowl, — and then the usual apotheosis.… … L______ — I THE WELL are the scenes of my childhood when fond recollection does, ordoth, bring them to view, I need not say. It was the end of a summer afternoon, — long cool shadowsstretching over the grass, etc., etc. Between the old pear-treeand a neighbour apple-tree hung a Cuban hammock. My…
Vedder, Elihu, 1836-1923 · Painters
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