Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 505
a net was to be had,That boatmen used for catching shad —A gill net of the strongest kind,For heavy catches well designed.This bulky thing the active crewFar overboard with promptness threw.A hold at once some Brownies found.While others in its folds were bound,Until like fish in great dismayInside… … They learned how deep canals are made.In spite of all the kicks and flingsThat fright at such a moment brings,Through lack of art, or weight of fear. Till safe on deck they stood at last.Sometimes a mule fell off the roadAnd in the stream with all its load.Then precious time would be consumed THE…
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