kick-ing

Updated: June 23, 2025

"I'll fix him," said the soldier, and sat down to undo his knapsack, out of which he drew three enormous and very red apples. After giving one to each of the older children, he said: "Now I guess he'll come. Eh, my little man? Now come see your pap." Teddy crept slowly under the fence, assisted by the overzealous Tommy, and a moment later was kick-ing and squalling in his father's arms.

Hamlin Garland - Main-Travelled Roads