The Rover Boys on the Ocean - Or, a chase for a fortune by Edward Stratemeyer
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Peleg Snuggers breathed on the square of tin as directed, and then there slowly came to view the picture of a donkey's head! The boys gathered around set up a shout. "Hurrah, Peleg, what a fine picture!" "You've changed a little in your looks, Peleg, since you had the last taken, eh?" "Your girl will fall in love with that picture, Peleg, I'm certain of it." "Sam Rover, I'll git square, see if I don't!" roared the utility man, as he dashed the square of tin to the ground. "I knowed you was goin' to play a joke on me." And he started to walk off. "Why, what's the matter?" demanded Sam innocently. "Isn't it a good picture?' "I'll picture you!" "I thought I was doing my best." "Show me off for a donkey! If it wasn't against the rules I'd -- I'd wollop you!" "A donkey! Oh, Peleg, I did nothing of the kind! Here is your picture, on my word of honor." |
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