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The treasure chest of my bookhouse (1920)

Miller, Olive Beaupré, ed, Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers), 1882-1945, illustrator · Chicago : The Bookhouse for children · leaf 418

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rehead. As Perseus and Mercurygroped their way cautiously towards them, it became apparentthat the old hags were just atthat moment quarreling overwhose turn it was to have theeye. One held the brilliant orbgleaming in her hand, and allwere scolding, gesticulating,screeching. Thus, the while… … 415 MY BOOK HOUSE In a flash Perseus stepped forward, nimbly seized the eye, andwithdrew again to a little distance. Then there burst forth aperfect storm from the three old hags, for each thought the otherhad snatched the eye, but Perseus cried out boldly: I have your eye,—I, a youth from beyond…

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