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Page 12
... give them very little uneasiness , since they are traditionally believed to possess the power of assuming various shapes at will . Their love of dancing is not unaccompanied with that of music , though it is often of a nature somewhat ...
... give them very little uneasiness , since they are traditionally believed to possess the power of assuming various shapes at will . Their love of dancing is not unaccompanied with that of music , though it is often of a nature somewhat ...
Page 13
... give them a good pinching ! Many , in this part of the world , are very particular in sweeping their houses before they go to bed , and they will frequently place a basin of water by the chimney nook , PIXY MUSIC AND DANCING . 13.
... give them a good pinching ! Many , in this part of the world , are very particular in sweeping their houses before they go to bed , and they will frequently place a basin of water by the chimney nook , PIXY MUSIC AND DANCING . 13.
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... give you what I trust will afford you some amusement in those hours not devoted to your lessons , or to more serious studies , in a few Pixy tales . PIXY GATHON ; OR , THE TAILOR'S NEEDLE . BAD 16 A PEEP AT THE PIXIES .
... give you what I trust will afford you some amusement in those hours not devoted to your lessons , or to more serious studies , in a few Pixy tales . PIXY GATHON ; OR , THE TAILOR'S NEEDLE . BAD 16 A PEEP AT THE PIXIES .
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... give him was rather more than the boy expected . Johnny went , therefore , eagerly to work , but he soon had cause to rue having placed him- self under his new master ; for on all occasions , whether he deserved it or not , the poor lad ...
... give him was rather more than the boy expected . Johnny went , therefore , eagerly to work , but he soon had cause to rue having placed him- self under his new master ; for on all occasions , whether he deserved it or not , the poor lad ...
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... give the signal to those above to raise the bucket . " 66 " I cannot reach it , " said Johnny , " it is so high above my head . " " Never mind that , " replied little Gathon , " but catch hold of my tail ; and I'll whisk you into it in ...
... give the signal to those above to raise the bucket . " 66 " I cannot reach it , " said Johnny , " it is so high above my head . " " Never mind that , " replied little Gathon , " but catch hold of my tail ; and I'll whisk you into it in ...
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Page 15 - And somewhat southward toward the noon, Whence lies a way up to the moon. And thence the Fairy can as soon Pass to the earth below it. The walls of spiders...