Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 36
MASTER OF SUNNYSIDE 587 heaven. And we shall need time to enjoy theEnglish Christmas as Irving enjoyed it. WhileI lay musing on my pillow, he writes, I heardthe sound of little feet pattering outside of thedoor, and a whispering consultation. Presentlya choir of small voices chanted forth an… … WOULD SIT BY THE OLD DUTCH HOUSEWIVES WITH A PURRING GRIMALKIN ON HIS LAP. ful little fairy groups that a painter could imag-ine. It consisted of a boy and two girls, theeldest not more than six, and lovely as seraphs.They were going the rounds of the house andsinging at every chamber door; but my…
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