Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 201
fromthe earth. The room was still, as Nan paused, with astillness more flattering than the loudest ap-plause ; but when she reached the head of theplatform steps, the clapping began. It rose andfell with a vehemence seldom, if ever, heardbefore in that school-room. As Nan took herseat, she caught a… … DRAWN BY FRANCIS DAY. •AS SHE REACHED THE PLATFORM, SHE REMEMBERED HER BROTHERS PARTING WORDS,DO YOtR BEST FOR ABRAHAM LINCOLN. 764 NAN MERRIFIELDS CHOICE. Of course there were many in that school-room audience who applauded because theothers did. What did possess them to make such anoise ? said…
Children's literature
Internet Archive · UNC Libraries · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.