Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 199
gainst him, a well-ordered retreat would not be a military dis-grace. So he turned abruptly but in goodform and made a double-quick retreat, at thesame time beating the air about his head with 734 THE CURE OF JOE S BEE-STING. [June, his switch to prevent the inconsiderate beesfrom attacking him… … no more of that nonsense,now; whats the matter? switch. This spot appealed to one bee brighterand more experienced than the rest, and whenJoes heel was in the air nearly as high as hishead the wise insect fastened itself upon theheel and stung it viciously. The battle, valiantly fought on both…
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