Butternut Jones: A Lambkin of the WestD. Appleton, 1903 - 370 pages |
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Page 320 - They gave no heed to his dying prayer. In a narrow grave just six by three They buried him there on the lone prairie.
Page 145 - S'lute your ladies, all together! Ladies opposite the same — Hit the lumber with your leathers ! Balance all, an' swing your dame! Bunch the heifers in the middle; Circle, stags, and do-se-do; Pay attention to the fiddle ! Swing her 'round and off you go ! First four forward ! Back to places ! Second fellow, shuffle back!