Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 46
— A shipwreck within hail Of land; but manfully he swam Until he reached the shore,And then the sound came to his ears Of Peter Joness roar. Now Billy was a frightened boy; He hid him in a caveUntil P. Jones in kindest tones Called, I am here to save, Not murder you. Come here, my son,Hang your… … BILLY BROWN SINGS A SONG. Till they were dry as any bonesAnd nice and warm as toast.Then Peter said, with genial smile, My larder does nt boast ; A list of many eatables ; Some taters we can cook— Go put them in the kettle now, With water from the brook ; Then hang the kettle on that limb And I 11…
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