This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ... WHIZZER, WHIRLIGIG AND BUSTER r, IT I MENTION! Pwesent Arms! 'Ten1 tion! Wight face! Forward March!" cried a childish voice from the opposite side of the tall hedge. "What sort of orders is them?" questioned a surly voice, and its owner parted the thick branches of the hedge to peer through it at what was ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 edition. Excerpt: ... WHIZZER, WHIRLIGIG AND BUSTER r, IT I MENTION! Pwesent Arms! 'Ten1 tion! Wight face! Forward March!" cried a childish voice from the opposite side of the tall hedge. "What sort of orders is them?" questioned a surly voice, and its owner parted the thick branches of the hedge to peer through it at what was taking place within the grounds which the hedge divided from the dusty roadway. A curious sight met the man's gaze, for in the very center of the velvety lawn, with its patches of sunlight and shade, stood a fairy-like little figure of about six summers, daintily arrayed in a white frock, with a broad sash of red, white and blue draped from her shoulder and fastened in a large bow under her left arm, a "Liberty" cap made of a small silk flag was stuck upon her head, and in one hand she grasped a small sword, while with the other she waved the American flag. In front of her, gayly decked with small flags, stood a monstrous St. Bernard dog, regarding her with its beautiful, intelligent eyes. With every change of tone or attitude, his ears were raised, or lowered, and his head turned a little to one side. Neither was aware of the third pair of eyes at the hedge, for it was some distance from where the pair stood, and they were much occupied with their own concerns. Presently the order was repeated in a more peremptory tone, and the great dog arose to his hind feet, waved his front ones wildly in the air once or twice, and then took a few clumsy steps forward, as the child retreated backward, waving her flag and flourishing her sword. Then down he came, to have his small captain rush upon him and embrace him rapturously, and assure him that he was "just the very bestest dog that ever lived!" Then the drill proceeded, and the dog was put through all...
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Very Good. A later printing. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper, light shelf wear and dust soiling, else very good decorated cloth. No dust jacket.
