Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 142
, he felt like striking him for it. However,he restrained himself, and answered shortly :No, sir, thank you ! we all are well.With that he would have left Mr. Skeens; butthat disagreeable fellow would not be left, and heso pestered Ned with his questions, that at last thepoor fellow told him the… … I .MUST HAVE GIVEN I have no money in the bank, said Ned, sadly. Then you cant have any Christmas presents,eh ? suggested Mr. Skeens. Not unless I find my money, Ned replied. Oh, you 11 never find it! said Mr. Skeens,adding with his most unpleasant laugh: Andyour presents were all selected, too,…
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