Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 383
from awide-branching tree beyond her. No one could hear it, she said to herself. Even if there were blackfellows in the woods,they could not hear such a weak little call.They would not know I am here. How hor-rible it would be to see one of them ! She seemed to find relief also in urging herpretty… … So you re the latest victim—no,I beg to make polite correction — You re Dots new doll, of course, and soYou have a beautiful complexion. It s very easy, Miss, to praise Those blushing cheeks, for one supposesYou ve not been placed before a blaze That mixed vour lilies with your roses. You ve not…
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