Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 41
he was caught beneath the cover THE BOOK. began. I finished school some years ago, andhave no desire to review the whole curriculum. I turned resolutely away and left him to his owndevices. I worked quietly for a few moments,only to be interrupted by a Whew ! What s the matter now? I asked,… … PRETENDED TO YAWN. I m not going to turn the pages for you. Could nt you read it aloud to me ? he asked,with cool assurance. I could, but I wont, I replied, rudelyenough ; but 1 was provoked at his impudence. You are very obliging, he said, sneeringly.I made no reply. After a pause he made a…
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