Jack, the boy, is only eight years old, and his whole heart is setupon winning this race. Now, Im nigh on to a hundred and eightif Im correct, and the other fellow is only a dog. Im determinedthat the boy Jack shall win. And the dog was thinking too, and this is what he thought: — 224 A RACE AND… … ptep*- I certainly do wish that boy could win the race, but I dont wishto be beaten by a donkey. They were still alongside when the cross-roads came in sight; thenthe dog was left behind, for the donkey started ahead at a wonderfulpace. When within a yard of the appointed place he gently tossedthe…
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