She unhooked and plunked him back.--
"I never like to catch what I can,"
Said Miss Medairy Dory-Ann.

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3

THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS


[_Voice from behind high board-fence_.]

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"Where's the crowd that dares to go
Where I dare to lead?--you know!"

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"Well, here's _one_!"
Shouts Ezry Dunn.

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"Count me _two_!"
Yells Cootsy Drew.