Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 302
. Then she letit fall again in a heap, and quickly taking ataper from one of the sconces on the mantel-shelf, she thrust it into her little maids hands. Go quickly, Jinny, and search for it, shegasped, giving her a little push. As she opened the door into the silent hall,a hum of talk and laughter… … JINNY LEANED FAR OVER THE OAKEN RAIL. 290 MISTRESS CINDERELLA. [Feb. her face against the balustrade. I cannot go downstairs — I cannot dancethe minuet in these brogans. I— oh, I would I had nevercome ! And she ran backinto the room and threwherself miserably acrossthe foot of the bed. Just then…
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