Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 158
the agent. Do as I bid ye; run toyonder post and back ! Then Jack did so. It seemed to him asthough he were running in a nightmare. The boy is strong, said the agent, butdoes not show himself off as well as he might.But he is a good boy, as you may see. Now then, gentlemen, how much do youbid for… … NOW THEN, GENTLEMEN, HOW MUCH DO YOU BID FOR THIS BOY? SAID THE AUCTIONEER. (PAGE 720.) Vol. XXL—91.
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