Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 398
7-] THE SCOOTER TO THE RESCUE 197 the line first with me? he asked, forcing a smile.There was no response. Two or three in thefront line stepped back a pace, and each lookedat his neighbor, expecting him to offer, but un-willing to do it himself. Sam swept the circlein vain for a friendly glance.… … WHITE-WINGED CRAFT SWEPT UP THE RIVER. He stopped short, but the implication in thewords made some appear uneasy and brought anangry scowl to the faces of others. Two minutes! Sam once more turned an appealing look to thecrowd, and seeing no response in the faces, hebit his lip with anger and…
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