Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 258
nding on the time it takes. What kindof ship can you give me for my voyage? What kind of ship do you wish? asked Hans. Oh, anything at all, replied Billy; anythingat all that will carry me over the sea. Mercy on us, cried Hans, what a hurry youare in ! But I think you will have to wait, for Ihave… … J A HOW LONG SHALL YOU BE GONE? ASKED THE OLD WOMAN. Then no doubt I can please you, said Hans;I make ships for the King. Let me see them, said Billy. Now? asked Hans, in surprise. I cannotshow you any now, —I build ships for people, andthey take them away. I have none here now.But I can build a…
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