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Page 79
... took men out of their beds at night and rode them to the places where they held their dances , around a tree that had been struck by lightning in some wild , desolate place . Alas ! that these poor old women should have had so bad a ...
... took men out of their beds at night and rode them to the places where they held their dances , around a tree that had been struck by lightning in some wild , desolate place . Alas ! that these poor old women should have had so bad a ...
Page 179
... took my cane and told every- one good night and started . I found my aunt alone by the fire reading the news . We stayed up till 9 P.M. playing Ramps and eating candy . THURSDAY 21ST , It has been ascertained that the rumor about the ...
... took my cane and told every- one good night and started . I found my aunt alone by the fire reading the news . We stayed up till 9 P.M. playing Ramps and eating candy . THURSDAY 21ST , It has been ascertained that the rumor about the ...
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... took three drops to bounce down and splatter . That blood put a spell on me . A gold shiver along ma's dress made me look quick at their faces . Her hair was a shade darker than the dress she was wearen and slicked down around her ears ...
... took three drops to bounce down and splatter . That blood put a spell on me . A gold shiver along ma's dress made me look quick at their faces . Her hair was a shade darker than the dress she was wearen and slicked down around her ears ...
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The Dividing Line | 1 |
The StarSpangled Banner | 7 |
Reminiscences | 16 |
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