Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 485
s in this ravine, saidthe young Spaniard. Wait a moment; I saw aqueer sort of fruit in that bush over yonder, but Icould not reach it with my stick: let me see if Icant hit it. I think it must be a calabash-tree. We were so busy with our preparations for din-ner that we paid no particular attention… … THE CARRIER OF THE GOVERNMENT MAIL. the camp: Daddy Simon snatching up the mess-bag and galloping away like a race-horse, withTommy and Rough at his heels; Menito upsettingour dinner and running off with the empty kettle,and the young Spaniard throwing about his armsand bellowing like a madman.…
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