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... , with a charmed life , a wonderful power for good or for evil ; and that they used those gifts mostly for good , but often with a fickleness that caused misery and trouble , which b was attributed to a leaven of humanity mingled with ...
... , with a charmed life , a wonderful power for good or for evil ; and that they used those gifts mostly for good , but often with a fickleness that caused misery and trouble , which b was attributed to a leaven of humanity mingled with ...
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... gift from the beneficent fairy ; and as she did so , a little cloak and hood fell over her gorgeous dress and hid it entirely from view . " I give you this cloak , " continued the fairy , " that you may be unknown , and enjoy the 4 ...
... gift from the beneficent fairy ; and as she did so , a little cloak and hood fell over her gorgeous dress and hid it entirely from view . " I give you this cloak , " continued the fairy , " that you may be unknown , and enjoy the 4 ...
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... , which had been given her for the benefit of others . She thanked heaven for bestow- ing upon her the god - like gift of making others happy . One bright morning , as she was wending her way THE LITTLE PRINCESS WITH THE GOLDEN WAND . 9.
... , which had been given her for the benefit of others . She thanked heaven for bestow- ing upon her the god - like gift of making others happy . One bright morning , as she was wending her way THE LITTLE PRINCESS WITH THE GOLDEN WAND . 9.
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... gifts for an affectionate uncle to bestow , and will gain for you the love and esteem of both these confiding princes ; but remember , they will be of no value to you , for they but answer their purpose in the hands of those for whom ...
... gifts for an affectionate uncle to bestow , and will gain for you the love and esteem of both these confiding princes ; but remember , they will be of no value to you , for they but answer their purpose in the hands of those for whom ...
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Alfred Henry Forrester. received , with joy untinged with suspicion , his wonderful gift from fairy - land ; and , eager to try their power , wished little simple wishes , that were , to their wonderment , immediately gratified ; but ...
Alfred Henry Forrester. received , with joy untinged with suspicion , his wonderful gift from fairy - land ; and , eager to try their power , wished little simple wishes , that were , to their wonderment , immediately gratified ; but ...
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