Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 72
he harder that he blew,The Traveler more tightly drewHis cloak about him. One last puffHe gave, then shouted in a huff:I give it up; it cant be done!Then, with a smile, arose the SunAnd beamed his brightest on the Man,So that he presently beganTo feel his cloak; then bit by bit,As he grew warmer,… … Are softer far! This was too muchFor Pussy. With a flattered Mew!She reached into the fire and drewA chestnut out. The hot coals searedHer paw, but Pussy perseveredTill she had pulled out every one.Then turning round to gaze uponThe chestnuts, found that there was noJust empty shells! All Pussy…
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