Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 464
ey saw that some onewas there before them,and when they were closethey found that it was anold gentleman. Most people wouldhave said that he wasmerely an old man, be-cause his clothes wereshabby. But the children knew that he was agentleman, because of the sweet nature that shoneout of his eyes. He… … Copyright, 190;, by The Century Co963 the gentleman was a perfectly safeacquaintance, for Nick was very wisein persons. I am afraid, said the stranger, politely, thatI have your place. That does nt matter, replied Harold. Thenall three of the children stood in front of him andlooked him over. They…
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