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... story comes to an end , how much worth Tom's and Bob's sorrow was . I ought to tell you that Polly , the parrot , was taken back to Dr. Groves the morning after the pic - nic , and Dr. Groves was very glad to see him again ; and I think ...
... story comes to an end , how much worth Tom's and Bob's sorrow was . I ought to tell you that Polly , the parrot , was taken back to Dr. Groves the morning after the pic - nic , and Dr. Groves was very glad to see him again ; and I think ...
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... story - books to him , and try to amuse him . After some time Toby was allowed to go out of doors . He could not walk , not even with crutches ; but he was drawn in a wheeled chair . He looked so small and thin , and so pale , that ...
... story - books to him , and try to amuse him . After some time Toby was allowed to go out of doors . He could not walk , not even with crutches ; but he was drawn in a wheeled chair . He looked so small and thin , and so pale , that ...
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... Stories of the Animal World ; A Book of Adventures and Anecdotes , and curious Contributions to Natural History . By ... Stories about the Little Ones . By an Old Nurse . With Illustra- tions by J. LAWSON . Imperial 16mo , price 3s . 6d ...
... Stories of the Animal World ; A Book of Adventures and Anecdotes , and curious Contributions to Natural History . By ... Stories about the Little Ones . By an Old Nurse . With Illustra- tions by J. LAWSON . Imperial 16mo , price 3s . 6d ...
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... Stories of Country Life . By FRANCIS FREELING BRODERIP . With Illustrations by H. ANELAY . Post 8vo , price 3s . 6d ... story , but the happiest perception of childish enjoyment is contained in fanciful sketches of bird - life ...
... Stories of Country Life . By FRANCIS FREELING BRODERIP . With Illustrations by H. ANELAY . Post 8vo , price 3s . 6d ... story , but the happiest perception of childish enjoyment is contained in fanciful sketches of bird - life ...
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