Story of the mince pie (1916) (14566395557)

Identifier: storyofmincepie00gate (find matches)
Title: Story of the mince pie
Year: 1916 (1910s)
Authors: Gates, Josephine Scribner, 1859-1930
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Publisher: New York
Contributing Library: New York Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN



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t away, andwith one look into the childs beautiful eyes,a look that told volumes, he gathered up hispurchases and sauntered away. In his room he hastily packed his belong- 35 TALE OF THE ings, and later on under cover of the dark-ness he was safely stowed on the ship. As Cherry Blossom drowsily closed hereyes she heard the ships shrill whistle as itsteamed away, and she rejoiced that she hadbeen able with her own little hands to sendher dear friend back to his baby. There was great excitement the next daywhen it was learned the American had van-ished. The nurse was closely questioned.Never had she left the child alone, and hermother also declared that she too had beenon guard, and all she saw was that they madepictures in the sand without even a word. And so the secret never was told till now,and it will still be a secret, for pie peoplenever never tell, and now good-bye till you wish for me again. . With a graceful courtesy the Story Spritevanished as suddenly as she had appeared, 36
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