Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows), 1863-1931 · Boston, L.C. Page and Company (Incorporated) · leaf 123
e kitchen door to peer outagain. Emboldened by the silence, he flungthe door wide open, sending a broad stream oflamplight across the little group in the barnyard.Without a word of greeting monsieur laid holdof the trembling Jules and drew him nearerthe door. Throwing open the childs blouse,he… … sard. His angry tones reached Jules even afterhe had mounted the stairs and closed the door.The child crept close to the cheerful fire, and,crouching down on the rug, waited in a shiverof nervousness for his uncles step on thestair. 122 THE GATE OF THE GIANT SCISSORS. Meanwhile, Joyce, hurrying…
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