The American literary reciter; readings, delcamations and plays, original compositions and choice selections of the best literature .. . stonished child on itsback, turned as white as a sheet, pried openits mouth, and immediately gasped Eph-raim! Mr. Jones, who was yet on his kneeswith his head under the lounge, at oncecame forth, rapping his head sharply onthe side of the lounge as he did so, and,getting on his feet, inquired what was thematter. O Ephraim, said she, the tears rollingdown her cheeks and the smiles coursingup. Why, what is it, Aramathea? askedthe astonished Mr. Jones, smartly r


The American literary reciter; readings, delcamations and plays, original compositions and choice selections of the best literature .. . stonished child on itsback, turned as white as a sheet, pried openits mouth, and immediately gasped Eph-raim! Mr. Jones, who was yet on his kneeswith his head under the lounge, at oncecame forth, rapping his head sharply onthe side of the lounge as he did so, and,getting on his feet, inquired what was thematter. O Ephraim, said she, the tears rollingdown her cheeks and the smiles coursingup. Why, what is it, Aramathea? askedthe astonished Mr. Jones, smartly rubbinghis head where it had come in contact withthe lounge. Baby! she gasped. Mr. Jones turned pale and commencedto sweat. Baby! O, O, O Ephraim! Baby has—baby has got—a little toothey, oh, oh! No! screamed Mr. Jones, spreadinghis legs apart, dropping his chin and star-ing at the struggling heir with all hismight. I tell you it is, persisted Mrs. Jones,with a slight evidence of hysteria. Oh, it cant be! protested Mr. Jones,preparing to swear if it wasnt. Come here and see for yourself, saidMrs. Jones. Open it ittle mousy-wousy. xn H ftH wp o


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