Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 48
THE SETTING SAIL OF BILLY. But in the offing lay a shipThat soon took Billy off, While Peter hid his rising sobsBeneath a well-feigned cough. Now Billy lives like any prince;But twice a year a treat Of choicest fireworks he sendsFor Peter Jones to eat. And Peter, as the rockets, mines,And wheels he… … PETER JONES, THE DRAGON, ENJOYING BILLYS FIREWORKS. HOW THE SHOES FITTED THE BABY
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