relatives who hadapostle spoons, wove rag-carpets; so you must not wonder atmy finding in the parlour of this farmhouse an old Chinese paint-ing on glass in a teak-wood frame, and other marvels. I have said that I had the kindest-hearted and best motherthat ever lived. Yet, would you believe it,… … THE BOY A VISIT AND HURT FEELINGS 39 mind, and went behind the barn to perfect my plan. I wouldleave — steal away in the night. I would make up a bundle, —such a little bundle! — and I, a little boy with my little bundle,would go on foot all alone to some distant seaport, and there,telling my story…
Vedder, Elihu, 1836-1923 · Painters
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