Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 539
ever interrupt yourelders; dont be too positive; and never, never,never play practical jokes. Why do you say not to play practicaljokes? asked Josey, sitting down comfortablyand crossing her feet. Because, said the big frog, they makeyour friends angry. No one likes to be madeto look foolish, and… … THE FRENCH ARE COMING ! Just at that moment the chipmunk, who hadbeen frisking about behind the big frog, gave ashout: The French are coming! The Frenchare coming! The frogs never stopped to look about them.They all jumped together and disappeared inthe water — even the little ones who had…
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