Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 154
sho. I knows dem bars down south.Dey was very dangeous, en dey kills lots obfolks. Best send dat bar off, Capn! But we had little fear the bear would doserious harm. One sultry night in July, whenall hands except the watch on deck werequietly sleeping, one of the ward-room officersaroused his… … tSfMt bruin dropped through the skylight, square upon the table. a little ugly, but a few sharp raps from my cane the long, soft fur of Bruin. The bear had nowere sufficient to drive him on deck. Being idea of being disturbed, and growled very de-assured that the danger was passed, the steward…
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