Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 38
sincerethanks. And now when, before his fellow-coun-trymen, the toast was proposed, To our illus-trious guest, thrice welcome to his native land,the shy author who hated speech-making couldonly stammer and blush. I trembled for him,said one of his friends, until I saw him seizethe handle of a knife… … BE quiet! keep near the hedge! he cautioned. and feelings who can ask me that question. Ianswer, As long as I live. He hesitated, stoodstill, and looked about him, the old genial smilebeaming from his dark gray eyes. Then a rousingcheer told him that he had won again the trust ofall, and he sat…
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