My favorite passage from Horatio Alger’s 1867 novel “Ragged Dick”
...or are you just happy to see me?
“I like the name of Dick,” said the young lady, with charming frankness.
Without being able to tell why, Dick felt rather glad she did.
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Karen on Tue, 23rd Dec 2008 10:02 amCan you send me this clip compilation?