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... able to get up to the village instead of having to trudge over these abominable shingles . " " Certainly , " said Voules ; " but the fellows are beneath your notice , though the incident was sufficient to put one out of temper . If I ...
... able to get up to the village instead of having to trudge over these abominable shingles . " " Certainly , " said Voules ; " but the fellows are beneath your notice , though the incident was sufficient to put one out of temper . If I ...
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... caught several bass , a whiting pout , and two grey mullet , with which , well satisfied , as the shades of evening were already creeping over the water , they pulled for the shore . As the tide had now turned , they were able to.
... caught several bass , a whiting pout , and two grey mullet , with which , well satisfied , as the shades of evening were already creeping over the water , they pulled for the shore . As the tide had now turned , they were able to.
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William Henry G. Kingston. the tide had now turned , they were able to get up the creek to the spot where Ben generally left his boat moored . " I'm well pleased that I am to send these to your young sister , " said Ben , handing over ...
William Henry G. Kingston. the tide had now turned , they were able to get up the creek to the spot where Ben generally left his boat moored . " I'm well pleased that I am to send these to your young sister , " said Ben , handing over ...
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... able younger son , with little more than my pay to depend upon , I have often had to tramp it . But you , I fear , will be greatly fatigued . " " Not a bit of it , " answered Reginald . " I can walk as well as any man , and could get ...
... able younger son , with little more than my pay to depend upon , I have often had to tramp it . But you , I fear , will be greatly fatigued . " " Not a bit of it , " answered Reginald . " I can walk as well as any man , and could get ...
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... able to answer the question in daylight . I am only certain that we are on the right road , and have not reached the lodge gates ; we shall see a light shining in the window when we get near . " Nearly another half - hour passed before ...
... able to answer the question in daylight . I am only certain that we are on the right road , and have not reached the lodge gates ; we shall see a light shining in the window when we get near . " Nearly another half - hour passed before ...
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