Journeys through Bookland : a new and original plan for reading applied to the world's best literature for children (1922)
Sylvester, Charles Herbert · Chicago : Bellows-Reeve · leaf 343
son to himwith reluctance, and stayed before him with herarms extended, as if she feared the child would havea fall. The nurse began again in her turn to speak,and renewed her claims, this time threatening toappeal to law. At first Michael listened to her at-tentively, and when he comprehended her… … how much do we owe you? The Family of Michael Aeout 321 francs. The joiner felt to the bottom of his pockets,but could find nothing. His forehead became con-tracted by frowns; low curses began to escaj^e him.All of a sudden he rummaged in his breast, drewforth a large watch, and holding it up above…
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