Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 52
14 THE TEMPER TINKER IS … c He rubs them with patience and sweet-oil. He patches The holes that gape ugly from overmuch use.He files down each claw-pointed corner that scratches.He shines them with essence of Bide-a-wee Juice.Tempers to mend ! Tempers to mend!Oh say, are there tempers to mend?Mend them in time, if you wait…
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