Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 315
Surprised, Miss Kitty wakened, and raised a dainty chinAs if to say, Why, Carlie ! What is that awful din?And Carlie —ruthless infant —continued loud to beat.And watched his pretty pussy get quickly to her feet. … And faster, harder, louder, the sticks rapped out the noiseSo hated by all kitty-cats, so dearly loved by boys,While Purr-purr, seeing Carlie would not his fun postpone,That she might finish out her nap, just left —for parts unknown! 834 TWO BRAVE BOYS BY REBECCA HARDING DAVIS Every boy who reads…
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