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CHAPTER V
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The willful sheep came furiously leaping and bounding far in advance of the flock.
Just as he leaped for the dish, she suddenly jumped to one side, when down he rolled into the river, and swimming across, remained alone till night.

The men lay down, convulsed with laughter at the trick, and guessed at once its object.

Mr.Bellmont talked seriously to the child for exposing herself to such danger; but she hopped about on her toes, and with laughable grimaces replied, she knew she was quick enough to "give him a slide." But to return.

James married a Baltimorean lady of wealthy parentage, an indispensable requisite, his mother had always taught him.

He did not marry her wealth, though; he loved HER, sincerely.


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