Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 369
father hailed from Marseilles — or somewhere —And, long years ago, had come here to resideIn the New England village of North Iodide.Pierre was a youngster both active and bright;His hair was as dark as his spirits were light.In numerous ways he had shown from the startHis intention of proving… … r/ fa he proved to his nurse — That he felt the absurdity of his position,But infant traditions compelled his submission.He proved to his nurse that an overshoemight Fully equal her finger to teethe on and bite,And he learned how to walk in a very short timeBy stiffening his ankles with plaster and…
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