Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 408
nd so greatA curve where all had been so straight.He blew the whistle, strained his eyes,Put on the brakes in great surprise,Shut off the steam, and was aboutUpon the point of jumping out,Believing in his heart it ledTo some deep ditch or river-bed!But when it stopped, as he could see,Close to the… … If they had proofBut, havingnothingThey very wiselyFor there wasIf any, could see to help them out;of the kind,changed their mind-mystery that few,fairly through. And early birds commenced to sing,The railroad was a finished thing.Now folks could step forth from the doorOf private home, hotel, or…
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