Crosspatch, the Cricket and the Counterpane: A Patchwork of Story and SongGriffith and Farran, (successors to Newbery & Harris), corner of St. Paul's Churchyard, 1865 - Children's poetry - 188 pages |
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... silver . " But she was disappointed , for this was what was written on it— A TRUE FAIRY TALE . The little children clustered round my knee , by the light of a cheerful fire . The night had closed in dark and chill , and the stormy wind ...
... silver . " But she was disappointed , for this was what was written on it— A TRUE FAIRY TALE . The little children clustered round my knee , by the light of a cheerful fire . The night had closed in dark and chill , and the stormy wind ...
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... silver trumpet - call , not loud , but so distinct that you could hear every word when she spoke or sang . She was not taught to set her heart on splendid jewels or gorgeous array , for her wise mother knew she would see plenty of that ...
... silver trumpet - call , not loud , but so distinct that you could hear every word when she spoke or sang . She was not taught to set her heart on splendid jewels or gorgeous array , for her wise mother knew she would see plenty of that ...
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... silver voice , clear and distinct , spoke her vows to be true to her country and her people , it was the prettiest sight that had ever been witnessed in Fairyland , since the days of the Sleeping Beauty's Wedding ! All the old grey ...
... silver voice , clear and distinct , spoke her vows to be true to her country and her people , it was the prettiest sight that had ever been witnessed in Fairyland , since the days of the Sleeping Beauty's Wedding ! All the old grey ...
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... silver armour , like a true fairy knight , and went frequently in quest of adventures ; and the fair queen herself girded on his keen sword and golden spurs . Then she bound her blue ribbon on his knee , and placing a star on his breast ...
... silver armour , like a true fairy knight , and went frequently in quest of adventures ; and the fair queen herself girded on his keen sword and golden spurs . Then she bound her blue ribbon on his knee , and placing a star on his breast ...
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... silver armour on , and his true sword in his hand , and over him they hung the snowy shield whose loyal motto " Treu und fest " so gallantly and victori- ously borne through his life , was now attested and sealed by the cold hand of ...
... silver armour on , and his true sword in his hand , and over him they hung the snowy shield whose loyal motto " Treu und fest " so gallantly and victori- ously borne through his life , was now attested and sealed by the cold hand of ...
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