Nora's trust; or, Uncle Ned's moneyGriffith & Farran, 1883 - 156 pages |
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... Everything in its proper place , just as though his sister had done it with her own hands . For the first time he wondered who had been attending to his wants . His sister had only taken to her bed a few days before she died ; but his ...
... Everything in its proper place , just as though his sister had done it with her own hands . For the first time he wondered who had been attending to his wants . His sister had only taken to her bed a few days before she died ; but his ...
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Mary E. Gellie. He walked round the shop and looked at every- thing with mingled curiosity and admiration . A woman came in for a few small articles of groceries . Tommy eagerly watched his uncle as he weighed out and tied up the little ...
Mary E. Gellie. He walked round the shop and looked at every- thing with mingled curiosity and admiration . A woman came in for a few small articles of groceries . Tommy eagerly watched his uncle as he weighed out and tied up the little ...
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... every- thing was ready , as he could not leave the shop . Susy ran after Nora , but Tommy said , ' May I stay here with you , Uncle Ned ? ' ' No , Tommy , come along with me ; you will bother uncle , ' said Nora . ' The boy may stay ...
... every- thing was ready , as he could not leave the shop . Susy ran after Nora , but Tommy said , ' May I stay here with you , Uncle Ned ? ' ' No , Tommy , come along with me ; you will bother uncle , ' said Nora . ' The boy may stay ...
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Mary E. Gellie. He walked round the shop and looked at every- thing with mingled curiosity and admiration . A woman came in for a few small articles of groceries . Tommy eagerly watched his uncle as he weighed out and tied up the little ...
Mary E. Gellie. He walked round the shop and looked at every- thing with mingled curiosity and admiration . A woman came in for a few small articles of groceries . Tommy eagerly watched his uncle as he weighed out and tied up the little ...
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... everything in the usual order . The cloth laid for breakfast , the fire burning brightly , and a volume of steam issuing from the spout of the great black kettle . He made the tea , warmed his feet , and , when he had eaten a good ...
... everything in the usual order . The cloth laid for breakfast , the fire burning brightly , and a volume of steam issuing from the spout of the great black kettle . He made the tea , warmed his feet , and , when he had eaten a good ...
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