Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 351
waked up forthe occasion; and of all that family group he hasbeen, for a decade or more, the only survivor.The mother of the house was but lately dead,the eldest son and his son were going the nextday to the other side of the world; and every 33* A BOY I KNEW. [Feb. voice broke before the familiar… … THE BOY S SCOTCH GRANDFATHER. citadel he never for a moment doubted; andthe surprise and disappointment were very great.He seems to have had presence of mindenough to conceal his feelings, and to kiss andthank the dear old man for his gift. But, ashe climbed slowly up the stairs, in front of…
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