Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 298
ook — like—Wheat? ventured Fred. I am Wheat! and the feathery plumes wavedlightly, as though stirred by a summer breeze, andyou have me to thank for Bread, which one of yourwise ones has said is the staff of life. Oh! I beg your pardon, too, said Fred. Iwould nt be without Bread for anything,— not… … And who are you? asked Fred. friend, Bread, as soon as they get their teeth, and I am Salt, came the answer in clear tones, they never drop the acquaintance. And if you, I have come from deep mines and deep waters Master Fred, did nt find me on the table when to wait upon you and your kind, for…
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