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Hope on; or "The house that Jack built." (1800)

New York, Carlton & Porter · leaf 31

An illustration from Hope on; or "The house that Jack built.", 1800, leaf 31 — y intothe sweepers face, and pausing as hewas about to convey the last spoonfulof the hot potatoes to his mouth. Dont tell me that, said Stephen, I believe theres work for every onein this world if theyll only set to anddo it. Have you got two hands andtwo feet ? Yes, answered Jack, smiling. Well,… … Jack and Stephen Moore. HOPE ON. 29 Jack reddened, but at last he said, If youll tell me something betterIll do it. Stephen thought a minute, and thenreplied, Get a broom and sweep. No ! said Jack ; I cant buy abroom, and besides, there is no cross-ing for me. Well, run errands. Wholl take me ?…

Children's stories, American

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