Goody Two-Shoes - A Facsimile Reproduction of the Edition of 1766 by Anonymous
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Cloathes; and said, he would take _Tommy_ and make him a little
Sailor; and accordingly had a Jacket and Trowsers made for him, in which he now appears. Pray look at him. [Illustration] After some Days the Gentleman intended to go to _London_, and take little _Tommy_ with him, of whom you will know more by and by, for we shall at a proper Time present you with some Part of his History, his Travels and Adventures. [Illustration] The Parting between these two little Children was very affecting, _Tommy_ cried, and _Margery_ cried, and they kissed each other an hundred Times. At last _Tommy_ thus wiped off her Tears with the End of his Jacket, and bid her cry no more, for that he would come to her again, when he returned from Sea. However, as they were so very fond, the Gentleman would not suffer them to take Leave of each other; but told _Tommy_ he should ride out with him, and come back at Night. When night came, Little _Margery_ grew very uneasy about her Brother, and after sitting up as late as Mr. _Smith_ would let her, she went crying to Bed. CHAP. III. _How Little_ Margery _obtained the Name of_ |
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