Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 588
rossthe narrow strip of water, leaving the boatmansmiling on the bank. Aint this great! said one little fellow, dab-bling his hands in the water. Sometimes whenthe water s low, the big kids can wade rightacross. He looked regretfully at his own short,brown legs. Would nt it be nice if there was a… … aint this great! said one little fellow,dabblin-g his hands in the water. the Httle island. Then she smiled down into theeager little faces. We 11 play we re an exploring party! shesaid as the boat grated on the sandy beach. She smiled again as she found how the littleisland had shrunk from its…
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