Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 317
tesby ! — T is no use, the chase is hot!But they must return to seek me, so I will not leave this spot.Ah, what mishap ! Brave White Surrey, strong of limb, and keen of sight,You would never leave your master here, in this confounded plight!The wide-eyed children, wondring at the trappings rich… … Ah, little ones, I thank ye for a kindly deed, in truth ! Tell me your names, I pray you ? I am Edwyn; this is Ruth. What is yours ? The guileless question makes the dark smile keen and quick, Mine you ask ? You see it on me. People call me Crooked Dick. 9*-l CROOKED DICK. 305
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