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... a warm ripeness gained from the genial kisses of the sun , that is as pleasant as the cool rosy face of a moun- tain child . And there are also some , who albeit used to delicate tea - roses in the conservatory , or the.
... a warm ripeness gained from the genial kisses of the sun , that is as pleasant as the cool rosy face of a moun- tain child . And there are also some , who albeit used to delicate tea - roses in the conservatory , or the.
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... face of the little owner , with that true impulse of good feeling that comes untaught to some natures , crumped up his long , shambling legs , and sat very gingerly down . The alli- ance between these two dated from that moment ...
... face of the little owner , with that true impulse of good feeling that comes untaught to some natures , crumped up his long , shambling legs , and sat very gingerly down . The alli- ance between these two dated from that moment ...
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... face in a rock pool , and dried it with her dimity pocket , as they sat in their usual secret refuge , under the great piles on which the pier was laid . And here the little maiden instilled as much knowledge as she possibly could into ...
... face in a rock pool , and dried it with her dimity pocket , as they sat in their usual secret refuge , under the great piles on which the pier was laid . And here the little maiden instilled as much knowledge as she possibly could into ...
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... face and starched bearing , " And when am I going to have my bill paid ? for I can't afford to lose my money because some folks will have meat every day like their betters ! " And the landlady at the Three Crowns would tell the barmaid ...
... face and starched bearing , " And when am I going to have my bill paid ? for I can't afford to lose my money because some folks will have meat every day like their betters ! " And the landlady at the Three Crowns would tell the barmaid ...
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... faces . " " Do you mean to say , " retorted Mrs. Brand , " that's the reason folks put up with Mrs. Crabbe's poky hole , all smells , and no comfort ? No , Moses ; and even if it's the case there , which I don't own for one , where do ...
... faces . " " Do you mean to say , " retorted Mrs. Brand , " that's the reason folks put up with Mrs. Crabbe's poky hole , all smells , and no comfort ? No , Moses ; and even if it's the case there , which I don't own for one , where do ...
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