Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 273
mingbecause I wanted to give you a pleasant surprise. A pleasant surprise ! Indeed, it was ! After the first shyness wore off, Betty and the two boys became greatchums. What a merry Christmas they had ! First a romp inthe house in the morning, fairly turning the house up-side down, then in the… … along the WAV. BY MARGARET MARSH, AGE 12.(SILVER BADGE.) Afterward they all piled into sleighs and went for along ride over the crisp snow. It was a lovely surprise, Grandfather, said Betty,as she kissed him good night, and I ve had such ahappy day! Such a happy day! THE BELLS BY VIRGINIA H.…
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