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Chapter 10 - (VERSO)

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Day was very warm for October.

“There’s nothing more, unless we sell the baby.”

A laugh went through the crowd. The sale had been a dull affair, and they were ready for some fun. Someone called out, “Put him up, Jacob.” The joke found favor and the call was repeated hilariously.

Jacob Blair took little Teddy Garland out of Martha’s arms and stood him up on the table by the door, steadying the small chap with one big brown hand. The baby had a mop of yellow curls, and a pink and white face, and big, blue eyes. He


TEXT ANNOTATION

From "Pa Sloane's Purchase."