Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 184
day, I met a wee laddie a-crying away. Wee lad, and what s the matter ? quoth I;: Why do you cry and cry and cry ? Alas! he sobbed, I ve lost a penny Just given me by sister Jenny! Then dry your eyes, quoth I, nor trouble; Here are two pennies—I make it double. The wee lad smiled with pleasure… … I M SURE I HEARD A FUNNY KNOCKING,BUT NOTHING S IN THIS EMPTY STOCKING.
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