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St. Nicholas [serial] (1873)

Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 448

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Now, the cruise which this is all about,Would have been a success, without a doubt,If it had nt occurred that the wind died out When it should have been a-blowing;So the Captain said: It is manifestThat we must have wind, and I now suggestThat we whistle a breeze from our favorite west, Which will… … Katharine May*i ad-ier Dala/ncL 1.911. So the Captain, Mate, and the Cook, and Crew,All puckered their lips, and blew and blewA Whistlc-thc-Wind that every one knew, With effect that was most impressive;For a furious gale forthwith aroseFrom the east, where the west wind seldom blows,Which annoyed…

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