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Thomas Westwood: Graybeard

When the piece was finished he stopped short, and, Graybeard was obliging enough after his second despite the encores of the children, he could not be feast was over to again display his talents for the beneinduced to repeat the performance. However, Hal fit of the newcomers, after which the neighbors took still played on, in the hope of hitting upon some their departure. The goat was then fastened securely other tune which would induce Graybeard to still further display his accomplishments. But it was not until Hal started "Marching Through Georgia," in the wood-house and the family quieted down for the night. Next morning word was sent by Mr. Merritt to the manager of the menagerie that the goat was and led him off. in his possession, and before long the keeper appeared | And as I've lost my whip-you must go to the wood, And cut me a riding switch handsome and good- "Oh, dear!" sighed Gladys, as Graybeard disap- Something nice-such a one as I'll keep for your sake, peared from view around a bend in the road, "I wish As a token of friendship; but pray do not make he could have lived here always."

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