Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 459
nd heardthe hubbub. He sprang to the door of thehouse just in time to intercept Master Billy.Billy reared on his hind legs, and, as Ben caughthim by the back of the neck, he growled sav- 1022 billy: the story of a bear. [Oct. agely and struck back at Ben with one freepaw, but never quitting his… … BEN CARRIES This occurrence might have been passedover. It was his first display of temper. Butin a day or two a hen was missing, and thenext day another, and it was believed that theyfound their way into the bears storehouse underthe barn. Close by the barn was a dilapidated tool-house, which was…
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