Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 583
been in use so long. What a wonderful result is that ! As yet, thephonograph has not been put to any practical use ;indeed, it is scarcely in operation yet, and a greatdeal must be done to increase the delicacy of itshearing and the strength of its voice. It mimicsany and every sort of sound with… … Polly, my dolly ! why dont you grow ? Are you a dwarf, my Polly ?I m taller and taller every day ; How high the grass is !—do you see that ?The flowers are growing like weeds, they say;The kitten is growing into a cat !Why dont you grow, my dolly ? Here is a mark upon the wall. Look for yourself,…
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