Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 72
thejoy and warm, aspiring life of the outside world ;the old existence had seemed so far away, therehad been so much to live for, the path beforehim had seemed so bright; and here it was clos-ing in upon him like a great, black thunder-cloud which there was no evading. Presently the head-master… … TOMMY REMINGTON WINS HIS BATTLE. second, third, and fourth year alike—were linedup along the path, and as he passed them, eachgave him a hearty hand-clasp. Some evenventured upon a word of sympathy, awkwardlyand shyly said, but none the less genuine.Tommy quite broke down before he reachedthe end…
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