Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 246
tree-tops. Heruns his eye along the hill road. No vehiclein sight, but upon the summit a cloud of dust.It takes shape under his straining gaze; ascampering horse, a tumbling buggy, and thedrivers—Tom cannot see them, but his instinctoutleaps his senses. But though his heart has stood still, the… … he runs with it abreastof the car that holds thecoveted bag. It is flungat his feet. He clutchesit, and stands ready,waiting for the crowd-ing passengers to comeout upon the platform.Only a moment, then : All aboard! heshouts, all aboard forVan Buren! and hebounds forward. As he runs down thesteps…
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