Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 59
was the champion catcher in Fairport, and the envy of the White Bears, therival club from the south end of town. The lob was rejected as the champion climber,however, and little Sam Murch, Jos brother, wasselected for the feat of shinning up the lightning-rod of the church. As an aid, in case of… … SAM HAD REACHED THE EDGE OF THE PROJECTING EAVES. Old Major Boffins house stood so near the meet-ing-house that one could toss a biscuit from theroof of one to the other; and the Majors grand-son, Ike, was a member of the party, though notof the famous Nine. This was lucky; and it wasalso lucky…
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