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Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924

"Michael O'Halloran"

I'll let them keep her a while because it
is too hot for her there, but they shan't _boss_ her, and they got to know
it first off, and they shan't take her from me, and they got to understand
it."
Right at that point Mickey's grip tightened until the child in his arms
shivered with delight of being so enfolded in her old and only security.
She turned her head to work her face level with the comfort and whisper in
glee: "Mickey, we are going just stylish like millyingaire folks, ain't
we?"
"You just bet we are!" he whispered back.
"Mickey, you wouldn't let them 'get' me, would you?"
"Not on your life!" said Mickey, gripping her closer.
"And Peter wouldn't let them 'get' me?"
"No, Peter would just wipe them clear off the slate if they tried to get
you," comforted Mickey. "We're in the country now Lily. Nobody will even
think of you away out here."
"Mickey, I want to see the country!" said Peaches.
"No Miss! I'm scared now," replied Mickey. "It was awful hot there and
it's lots cooler here, even slow and careful as Peter is driving.


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