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... never heard of tadpoles in long clothes doing such things ; you must wait till you are short- coated before you attempt it . " Accordingly , to Tiny Tadpole's great indig- nation , he was obliged to remain in his discon- tent for some ...
... never heard of tadpoles in long clothes doing such things ; you must wait till you are short- coated before you attempt it . " Accordingly , to Tiny Tadpole's great indig- nation , he was obliged to remain in his discon- tent for some ...
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... never feel your light spring , my young friend ; or the larks and nightingales be delighted with the melody of your voice . The bulrushes and reeds need not trouble themselves to get out of I your way . grieve and lament for the stern ...
... never feel your light spring , my young friend ; or the larks and nightingales be delighted with the melody of your voice . The bulrushes and reeds need not trouble themselves to get out of I your way . grieve and lament for the stern ...
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... Never before did I see a tree so remarkable for every personal grace and beauty . " The Fir - tree , quite elated at the fulsome ad- miration of the Ivy , drew himself up , and waved his green branches with a grand air , while he ...
... Never before did I see a tree so remarkable for every personal grace and beauty . " The Fir - tree , quite elated at the fulsome ad- miration of the Ivy , drew himself up , and waved his green branches with a grand air , while he ...
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... never so happy as when I am hard at work . Stitch , stitch , stitch ! Do you know , I get the brighter and better for it . Depend upon it , that even you , with all your finery , are but a hireling after all , and a poor shabby one ...
... never so happy as when I am hard at work . Stitch , stitch , stitch ! Do you know , I get the brighter and better for it . Depend upon it , that even you , with all your finery , are but a hireling after all , and a poor shabby one ...
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... never made fusses except on great and momentous occasions ) , approved very highly of the selection of the spot , and agreed to her husband's suggestions ; and she set to work very vigorously to help him with her advice and labour , so ...
... never made fusses except on great and momentous occasions ) , approved very highly of the selection of the spot , and agreed to her husband's suggestions ; and she set to work very vigorously to help him with her advice and labour , so ...
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