A Man for the Ages - A Story of the Builders of Democracy by Irving Bacheller
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Yes, sir!
"She kin sing a hull song 'ithout ketchin' her breath, An' make up a face 'at 'ud scare ye to death! She kin wiggle her ears an' cross her eyes An' stick out her tongue till yer hair 'ud rise. Yes, sir! "An' play wildcat on her han's an' knees, Honest! 'T would give ye the gibberees! An' she sneaks along an' jumps at you An' gives sech a yell!--my sister Sue! Yes, sir! "She kin shoot off a gun an' set a trap, An' if you don't behave she kin give you a slap She kin holler and scream like a flock o' geese An' stan' on her head an' speak a piece. Yes, sir! "She kin run cross legged an' ride a cow, An' jump from the beam to the big hay mow. I reckon yer hair 'ud stan' up to see 'er A breakin' a colt er throwin' a steer, Yes, sir! "My sister Susan has got a beau. When he comes she sets an' acts jes' so, An' talks so proper--it's zac'ly jes Like the flummididles on her dress, |
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