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... horse failing to clear a tall fence in the hunting - field . Michael Gouda had told his wife that his estate was a little encumbered , but he had made light of it , saying that by reforming and economizing he would be able to clear ...
... horse failing to clear a tall fence in the hunting - field . Michael Gouda had told his wife that his estate was a little encumbered , but he had made light of it , saying that by reforming and economizing he would be able to clear ...
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... that morning to try a horse for a particular friend . When I told him my dream , he laughed , and chided me for allowing my mind to ANGELS AND DREAMS . 13 be troubled about such tomfoolery 12 SILLY PETER : A QUEER STORY .
... that morning to try a horse for a particular friend . When I told him my dream , he laughed , and chided me for allowing my mind to ANGELS AND DREAMS . 13 be troubled about such tomfoolery 12 SILLY PETER : A QUEER STORY .
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... horse standing a little distance off . The robbers were so intent upon their work that they did not notice the approach of our friends . Dick saw at once that by a moment's hesitation he might lose all chance of assisting the traveller ...
... horse standing a little distance off . The robbers were so intent upon their work that they did not notice the approach of our friends . Dick saw at once that by a moment's hesitation he might lose all chance of assisting the traveller ...
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... horse and despatched to the village , which was only four miles distant , to bring assistance ; the two farmers and Dick Wassell remaining to secure the robbers and look after the traveller , who they found to be alive , but motionless ...
... horse and despatched to the village , which was only four miles distant , to bring assistance ; the two farmers and Dick Wassell remaining to secure the robbers and look after the traveller , who they found to be alive , but motionless ...
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... horse upon a stone in the road , as he might have fallen if suddenly taken with a fit . The doctor still adhered to his original opinion , and gave his reasons for so doing ; but would not undertake to swear positively that the wound ...
... horse upon a stone in the road , as he might have fallen if suddenly taken with a fit . The doctor still adhered to his original opinion , and gave his reasons for so doing ; but would not undertake to swear positively that the wound ...
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