Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 84
—the intricate carving of Japanese ivory,entrancingly smooth—almost like somethingwarm and living, after one had held it for afew adoring moments in careful hands. And there was a Burmese ebony elephant, with aruby in his forehead. A ruby is red, Kirk murmured; it is likethe fire. And the elephant… … JIK SIUEAI) KUiIv S 11N<;K1{.S ABOVE THE KEYBOAItD- (SEE NEXT PAGE) was stiff with gold. The elephant wore ankletsof beaten silver, and they clinked as he walked. Kirks face was intent, listening. The littleebony elephant stood motionless on his palm,dim in the firelight. I hear them clinking,…
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