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Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924

"Michael O'Halloran"


Bruce is different!"
"No letter?" questioned Mickey, rising.
"None!" said the girl. "Come to-morrow night. You are sure Lily is so very
little, Mickey?"
"You wouldn't call me big, would you?" he asked. "Well! I can lift her
with one hand! Such a large doll as that would be tiring and confusing.
Please make Lily's _more like she's used to_. See?"
"Mickey, I do see!" said Leslie. "I beg your pardon. Lily's doll shall not
tire her or make her discontented with what she has. Thank you for a good
idea."
Mickey returned to the street shortly after noon, with more in his pocket
than he usually earned in a day, where by expert work he soon disposed of
his last paper. He bought the slate, then hurried home carrying it and the
box. At the grocery he carefully selected food again. Then he threw open
his door and achieved this:
"_Once a little kid named Peaches,
Swelled my heart until it eatches.
If you think I'd trade her for a dog,
Your think-tank has slipped a cog!_"

Peaches laughed, stretching her hands as usual.


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