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... admired by the passers by ; but now , its beauty being increased by the emerald leaves of the Ivy , it gained in consequence double praise . The Beech was much pleased , for it was very vain , and at every fresh expression of admiration ...
... admired by the passers by ; but now , its beauty being increased by the emerald leaves of the Ivy , it gained in consequence double praise . The Beech was much pleased , for it was very vain , and at every fresh expression of admiration ...
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... admiration and beauty , the friend and safe haven of the birds of the air ; the other useless and unvisited , save by the toads , vipers , and other loath- some animals that abounded amidst the fungus , brambles , and nettles , with ...
... admiration and beauty , the friend and safe haven of the birds of the air ; the other useless and unvisited , save by the toads , vipers , and other loath- some animals that abounded amidst the fungus , brambles , and nettles , with ...
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... admiration . แ Ho , ho ! what a dainty creature ! " he yelled out in delight . " With those eyes , that nose and mouth , and golden locks , she is indeed fit to be Queen of Ogreland ! We will have a grand feast to - night to celebrate ...
... admiration . แ Ho , ho ! what a dainty creature ! " he yelled out in delight . " With those eyes , that nose and mouth , and golden locks , she is indeed fit to be Queen of Ogreland ! We will have a grand feast to - night to celebrate ...
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... admiration at the sight . " Would it not be better , " said the king , " to form our court in this lovely sunny garden , instead of in the spot that we have chosen ? Half of this space will be sufficient for us , and we shall then have ...
... admiration at the sight . " Would it not be better , " said the king , " to form our court in this lovely sunny garden , instead of in the spot that we have chosen ? Half of this space will be sufficient for us , and we shall then have ...
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... admired so much yesterday belongs to me . I have raised this palace for you as a reward for your goodness of heart towards my children . You will find it in all respects equal to the one from which you have been banished . " Before the ...
... admired so much yesterday belongs to me . I have raised this palace for you as a reward for your goodness of heart towards my children . You will find it in all respects equal to the one from which you have been banished . " Before the ...
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Echoes of an Old Bell: And Other Tales of Fairy Lore (1865) Augusta Parker No preview available - 2008 |
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