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"Gee, Diamond! Now, Captain! " cried Margaret, imitating the gruff voice of the carter. Crack! The long-knotted lash of the wagon-whip, bound about the handle with brazen rings, whistled in the air and curled up with a vicious snap. She was in one of her wild impulsive moods. Away trotted the two huge carthorses, the harness merrily jingling and the wagon jolting. Jabez the shepherd could hardly keep pace with it, running beside the leader, Diamond. Margaret and May were riding. Crack! Crack!
"Aw, doan't 'ee now -- doan't 'ee, miss! " panted the shepherd. "Us ull go right drough th' winder! Whoa!"