Swift and sure; or, The career of two brothersGriffith and Farran, successors to Newbery and Harris, 1873 - 406 pages |
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... length reached the top , which was crowned by a group of fir - trees set in a circle , at the foot of which they threw themselves ( being a little out of breath with chasing a young bunny ) , the better to enjoy the view . And what a ...
... length reached the top , which was crowned by a group of fir - trees set in a circle , at the foot of which they threw themselves ( being a little out of breath with chasing a young bunny ) , the better to enjoy the view . And what a ...
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... length their natural effect ; and as he did not unclose his eyelids on the last occasion so readily as at first , sleep gently stole upon him and held him fast . There are some who never dream . Their sleep is in this respect so like ...
... length their natural effect ; and as he did not unclose his eyelids on the last occasion so readily as at first , sleep gently stole upon him and held him fast . There are some who never dream . Their sleep is in this respect so like ...
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... Gerald thought that he discovered among the latter his brother Fred . Occasionally one or two of those who rested would start up again and pursue their way ; and Gerald himself , though feeling very weary , at length.
... Gerald thought that he discovered among the latter his brother Fred . Occasionally one or two of those who rested would start up again and pursue their way ; and Gerald himself , though feeling very weary , at length.
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... length he was brought to a stand , with many others , before a lofty wall , which he somehow had not perceived before , and which , crossing the moun- tain at this point , seemed to bar all further progress . Some ran to the right , and ...
... length he was brought to a stand , with many others , before a lofty wall , which he somehow had not perceived before , and which , crossing the moun- tain at this point , seemed to bar all further progress . Some ran to the right , and ...
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... length entered in a body the great show , where a grand theatrical spectacle was in course of performance . Turning to one of his companions who sat on the bench beside him , he observed , without surprise , that it was his brother Fred ...
... length entered in a body the great show , where a grand theatrical spectacle was in course of performance . Turning to one of his companions who sat on the bench beside him , he observed , without surprise , that it was his brother Fred ...
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