Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 278
end of hercaptivity. Yes, thank Heaven! I dont think I couldhave borne that; and the mother took Jill in her JACK AND JILL. 777 arms as if she were a baby, holding her close for aminute, and laying her down with a tender kissthat made the arms cling about her neck as herlittle girl returned it… … -twilight deepen as she lay singing to herself one ofthe songs her wise friend had taught her becauseit fitted her so well: A little bird I am, Shut from the fields ot air;And in my cage I sit and sing To Him who placed me there:Well pleased a prisoner to be,Because, my God, it pleases Thee! Naught…
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