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St. Nicholas [serial] (1873)

Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 56

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e middle sat a fine monkey-lady, whom I MONKEYS AND DOGS TO THE FRONT. 4» afterward learned was called Mrs. Lome, andthe monkey gallants on each side took turns inconversing with her. Sometimes, indeed, theyboth addressed her at once, and then the fashion-able Mrs. Lome would utter a fearful… … Ah, the master! I forgot to speak of him. Hewas their servant just then, and stood at a respect-ful distance behind the table, bottle in hand, readyto fill their glasses whenever called upon, or gentlyto remind the guests that to lick ones plate is notlooked upon as good table manners. Meantimethe…

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