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102 JOIINNY BLOSSOM
to say this much, Johnny Blossom, that I
won’t have it on my conscience that you should
eat any half-rotten apples — and there are
usually a good many half-rotten of this kind
— but those that are cracked or bruised you
may have, for they won’t keep anyway."
"Thank you, Aunt Grenertsen."
"I suppose you can get along without
Ka-trina’s help."
"Oh, yes, perfectly. For that matter, I have
a boy outside there who will be a fine helper.
He’s very quick and oh! awfully strong."
"I hadn’t supposed great strength was
necessary to pick a few apples."
"He’s a very good boy, too, Aunt Grenertsen."
" Glad to hear it. Well, bring your paragon in
and go to work."
At last Johnny Blossom and Tellef stood
under the apple tree with a big basket.
My, oh, my! Just look at all the apples!
There must be fully a half bushel — a good
many for such a little old tree.
"You go up in the tree and shake it," said
Johnny.
"Here I go," responded Tellef. He sprang
to the tree, gripped the trunk with his knees and
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