Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 111
ucting a tiny thread-mill. Sureenough, every day the mouse twisted and reeledfrom 100 to 120 threads, each twenty-five incheslong, all the time believing that it was simplykeeping itself fit by taking a proper amount ofexercise. It was not only earning its own living,however, but making ninepence… … When we are going upthe hill,If pony wants to rest,We do not mind if hestops still—The reason you haveguessed;For when at last wereach the top.We play awhile, andthen Back in the little cartwe hopAnd drive down hillagain! A BRIGHTIDEA LOVE ME, LOVE MY DOG
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