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... companions . She had a governess who came every day , and when the governess was gone , she used to spend most of her time with her mother . If , how- ever , her mother was out or busy , Milly would play with her dolls till she was ...
... companions . She had a governess who came every day , and when the governess was gone , she used to spend most of her time with her mother . If , how- ever , her mother was out or busy , Milly would play with her dolls till she was ...
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... companion . But at last he reminded her that they had farther to go , and carried her off through the orange grove which surrounded the aviary . Who shall tell of the delights of their lovely walk through groves and dells , by brook and ...
... companion . But at last he reminded her that they had farther to go , and carried her off through the orange grove which surrounded the aviary . Who shall tell of the delights of their lovely walk through groves and dells , by brook and ...
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... companion came for- ward , and said with a gracious bow , — ' Now , young lady , I have shown you a few of the wonders of our land , and the life we fairies lead . I am further instructed by our noble Queen , to convey you to her summer ...
... companion came for- ward , and said with a gracious bow , — ' Now , young lady , I have shown you a few of the wonders of our land , and the life we fairies lead . I am further instructed by our noble Queen , to convey you to her summer ...
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... also wondering why they were all blue , when her companion explained the mystery to her , saying , — ' Here you see the prizes for the little girls who are very diligent at their lessons , or learn a great A Crown of Roses , etc. 19.
... also wondering why they were all blue , when her companion explained the mystery to her , saying , — ' Here you see the prizes for the little girls who are very diligent at their lessons , or learn a great A Crown of Roses , etc. 19.
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... companion , and consequently Milly was rather the favourite with all her masters and mistresses . This was bad for Milly , for it encouraged pride in her , and she was rather given to be proud naturally . After her visit to Fairyland ...
... companion , and consequently Milly was rather the favourite with all her masters and mistresses . This was bad for Milly , for it encouraged pride in her , and she was rather given to be proud naturally . After her visit to Fairyland ...
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