Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 857
d tomake a savage spring.What is a Strope?The Stropes a beastwho spatters dirtaround and mussesMothers Unen thingswhenever they arefound. He hves inhaunts where soot andsmoke combiae withdust and grime to steephis horrid character with selfishness andcrime. He knows no greater joy than whenhe soils… … Stand fast, my friends! called Billy Goat.This is my work to do. Ill meet his springand teach the beast a useful thing or two.Scarce had he spoken eer the Strope sprangthrough the quivering air, .straight at ourvaliant Billy Goat who stood defiant there.
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