Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 371
ame out of the office and patted 886 THE IMP S MATINEE. [Aug. the Imp kindly on the shoulder. Oh, take abrace, now! he said. Get up, and nevermind. It s hard luck, I know, but you seethey cant play for one boy — they simply cant.They d like to play well enough — that s whatthey re here for, you… … THEY CANT PLAY FOR ONE BOY — THEY SIMPLY CANT, SAID THE MAN The Imp did nt understand, but he knewthe man meant well, and he did nt mind beinglaughed at in that spirit. He sat up and brushed his polo-cap. I wish I was twins, he saidthoughtfully, and then I d count for more ! Iwish I was a whole…
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