When the British CameH. Altemus Company, 1904 - 152 pages |
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Page 134 - Anetje ran out upon the porch to do the hardest thing she had ever done in her life. Peter and the six or seven soldiers stood by the gate. Young Langly was mounting the steps as Anetje stepped from the hallway. "Ah!