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hold by which she had supported herself, the
earth on which she stood gave way, and, with
a loud report that vibrated through the silent
woods, it rolled swiftly down the steep hill-
side, carrying with it the terrified little maid. -

 

In her fall, the thought of home and par-
ents passed rapidly through Mona’s mind, but
almost before she fully realized the danger
of her situation, the slide that bore her was