Ogden, Ruth, 1853-1927 · New York : E.P. Dutton ; London : Ernest Nister · leaf 12
so sorryto have to own to such a sight. \Vhy did I never know it, Mamma? You have never chanced to be on the spot, dear,when it happened, and I was in no hurry to tell youanything that I knew would make you sad. I think it would have been better to tell me. Itsawlul to find such a thing out… … anyone who has eyes knows that they do hurt flies,snapping at them all day long, and just for the fun of ittoo, not because they need them for food, as birds do.Mamma, I dont believe theres anything meaner than aLaverack setter. Still, Tadjie would never have done such athing, I know/ Mrs. Gerald…
Children's stories, American
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