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Daddy Jake the Runaway, and Short Stories Told after Dark

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Judge Rabbit and the Fat Man, Frontispiece

“The Youngsters Saw Daddy Jake, and Went Running After Him.” 9

“The Field-hands were Singing as they Picked the Opening Cotton.” 19

“‘Maybe he Knows Where Daddy Jake is,’ said Lillian.” 25

“The Field-hands Discussed the Matter.” 29

The Miller and his Children. 41

“An’ Ole Man Jake, he dar too.” 49

“Lucien Saw Him, and Rushed Toward Him.” 57

Poor Old Sue Tells her Story. 63

“Mr. Rabbit Squall Out, ‘Coon Dead!’” 71

“Den de Frogs dey Went to Work Sho Nuff.” 75

“The Old Negro Put his Hands to his Mouth and Called.” 79

“She Stood dar a Minit, dat Ole Black Cat Did.” 87

“‘All Ready, now. Stick yo’ Head In.’” 105

“En Eve’y Time He Swung Mr. Black Snake Tuck ’n Lash ’Im wid he Tail.” 115

“‘Brer Tarrypin, How You Feel?’” 127

Billy Big-Eye and Tommy Long-Wing. 159

Simon Shakes the Pebbles. 175

DADDY JAKE

THE RUNAWAY

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