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: ...she sought, for his quick eyes and ears had detected the page's hiding-place from the outset. The French maid, however, not liking animals, was naturally no favorite with them, and the watch-dog kept the secret to himself. Jefferson was disappointed at the effect of his joke on Marie, and realized that his ...
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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: ...she sought, for his quick eyes and ears had detected the page's hiding-place from the outset. The French maid, however, not liking animals, was naturally no favorite with them, and the watch-dog kept the secret to himself. Jefferson was disappointed at the effect of his joke on Marie, and realized that his love of teasing had carried him farther than he meant to go. " I did n't say, ' I is behind de books/ I only axed her, is I," he said to himself. The doll page's disappointment, however, did not weigh upon his mind, he was too light hearted and too light headed for that, and he looked about for other means of diversion. The large watch-dog, asleep on the piazza, was the first object of interest that presented itself, so he directed his attention to him. Although Jefferson called and whistled, and gave the alarm of cats and rats, the watch-dog did not stir. Then Jefferson remembered that he had seen some kernels of popcorn in the bottom of the pocket where he was, so he slid down and picked up a few kernels. Then, climbing up once more, and leaning over the edge, he took such good aim that the kernel of corn hit the St. Bernard on the cheek. The great dog stirred in his sleep, but did not open his eyes, and Jefferson tried another kernel. This one hit full on the nose, and the big dog brushed his nose with his paw, as he might have done if a fly had lighted on it, and slept on. Finding he could make no impression on the watch-dog, Jefferson made no more attempts to rouse him, and feeling sleepy himself by this time, he slid back again to the bottom of the pocket, and in a moment was fast asleep. " Well," said Foxy to himself, who all this time had been disturbed by the noises of the doll household that had reached him as he lay in his basket, " I...
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Seller's Description:
Fair. 313p. Boards are well-rubbed, some staining. Top edge of front cover has an odd stain that looks like the cloth was scorched (it is quite small, about 1 inch long by 1/8-inch deep)Spine shows reading wear and the edges have shelfwear. Inscription on ffep. Pages are clean and bright, with a few small tears to the edges. Endpapers are split down the hinge and the binding is visible. Binding is a bit loose, but sound. Illustrator: Ireland, H. C. Size: 12mo-over 6 3/4 in-7 3/4 in tall. Year: 1902.
