Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 429
Said this old sailorman: A quiet life was my plan;While surrounded with juvenile faces, I d rig little boats, And tell nice anecdotesOf ships, storms, and strange furrin races — The old style, dont you know ? But, oh dear, it wont go,For these kids know all I know and more With their leamin and…
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