Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 242
in me, and think Icould nt invent anything. And next time, whenwe had really made a good thing, she d think itwas only another failure, and would nt furnish themoney. Thats one reason why I made this inven-tion that I have in my pocket now. We can usethe money on this, and tell Aunt. Mercy… … NED S INVENTION. Certainly ; with the greatest pleasure.• I hope it will turn out to be better than theother—that is, more practical, said Ned. Butyou see, Jack, that was our first invention, and Isuppose we can only improve by practice. That is about the only way, said Jack, What is your second…
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