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Page 37
... small boys , in fact to all that part of creation which he felt to be clearly beneath him and willing to recog- nise his superiority . " You needn't be down in the mouth . You are to go home . My mother says so . I have promised to ...
... small boys , in fact to all that part of creation which he felt to be clearly beneath him and willing to recog- nise his superiority . " You needn't be down in the mouth . You are to go home . My mother says so . I have promised to ...
Page 48
... small wounding of Geoffrey's self - esteem . " The dog is perhaps not so clever at its lessons as you are ; but it means no harm . Beating may sometimes be of use in education , but education musn't be all beating , so lay down that ...
... small wounding of Geoffrey's self - esteem . " The dog is perhaps not so clever at its lessons as you are ; but it means no harm . Beating may sometimes be of use in education , but education musn't be all beating , so lay down that ...
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... small . gun scatter too much ? " he cried . Doesn't the " No , no ; don't you blame your tools , like a bad workman , " said his father . " It was a fair miss . Never mind : better luck next time . " The gun was loaded , though not by ...
... small . gun scatter too much ? " he cried . Doesn't the " No , no ; don't you blame your tools , like a bad workman , " said his father . " It was a fair miss . Never mind : better luck next time . " The gun was loaded , though not by ...
Page 55
... small quantity of guns , fishing rods , and other appurtenances of a coun- try gentleman for use . Here Mr. Shaw presently followed him , when he had got rid of his muddy boots and his wet coat . " Jeff , I think you might have stayed ...
... small quantity of guns , fishing rods , and other appurtenances of a coun- try gentleman for use . Here Mr. Shaw presently followed him , when he had got rid of his muddy boots and his wet coat . " Jeff , I think you might have stayed ...
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... small , thought there could be no limits to his greatness and behaved in such a manner as to draw down upon him the vengeance of a fearful Nemesis . He neglected to humble himself before Heaven or to act justly and mercifully towards ...
... small , thought there could be no limits to his greatness and behaved in such a manner as to draw down upon him the vengeance of a fearful Nemesis . He neglected to humble himself before Heaven or to act justly and mercifully towards ...
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