Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 406
And move the railroad track to-night.I know their business through and through—There s not a train till morning due.Our mystic power will help us out,We 11 swing the whole concern about.We 11 change the track from straight ahead,And make a sweeping curve instead;Of grade we 11 take but little heed, … To note the want, to ease the mind;The more we serve, believe me still,The better we our mission fill.Another said: Right well I knowWhat s in your mind. We 11 not be slowTo act upon the hint so bright But move the ties and rails with speed, The signals and the switches lift And rearrange to suit…
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