Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 172
ewThat I wanted to buy the pin for you He gave it to me for a dollar ten.I thought he was very kind — but — ThenThe tears gushed forth, and the sobs beganTo choke the disheartened little man. His mother tried to soothe him in vain. He cheated! he cried again and again, And threw himself full length… … Dear heart, she said at last — dear lad,Dont think I am crying because I m sad;It s only because I am very glad. This beautiful pin will always beMore precious than rubies and gold to me,And I 11 always keep it; for, dont you see,That of all great gifts there s no greater oneThan the tender love of…
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