Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 518
. and a search of the corridors and hotel was made,but Chico could not be found. I was quite besidemyself with grief at my loss, and going into my chamber threw myself on the bed. Then, to myjoy, there was a shrill chatter, a flash of red fur,and from between the blankets dashed my lostpet,… … ceeded in slipping into the house, watching herchance to prowl about in forbidden territory. Shepulled open with her paws an unlatched door,and, darting into the room, spied the cage whereChico was peacefully slumbering, unmindful ofhis danger. With a wild leap the cat sprang uponthe table and…
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