A Christmas pudding for young eaters1883 |
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... replied , and then you shall tell me what you think of Fairyland . ' So saying , the little Lord Chamberlain led his com- panion from the glittering crystal hall ; but they did not leave it by the same way they had come . They walked ...
... replied , and then you shall tell me what you think of Fairyland . ' So saying , the little Lord Chamberlain led his com- panion from the glittering crystal hall ; but they did not leave it by the same way they had come . They walked ...
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... replied . " You are an old - fashioned child , and you haven't been taught like the children are now - a - days . Formerly her Majesty would give picture books and presents , as prizes for proficiency in learning , but children now - a ...
... replied . " You are an old - fashioned child , and you haven't been taught like the children are now - a - days . Formerly her Majesty would give picture books and presents , as prizes for proficiency in learning , but children now - a ...
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... replied . Come and I will show you , that you may seek them too ; but you must be brave and keep a good heart , for they are hard to find . ' The fairy then drew from between the petals of the yellow rose a tiny scroll , on which were ...
... replied . Come and I will show you , that you may seek them too ; but you must be brave and keep a good heart , for they are hard to find . ' The fairy then drew from between the petals of the yellow rose a tiny scroll , on which were ...
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... replied Bertie , smiling through her tears ; ' but I don't quite know how we could manage the exchange , and you would come off badly if we did . ' I don't know that , ' said Milly , ' for your drawing is far better than my playing ...
... replied Bertie , smiling through her tears ; ' but I don't quite know how we could manage the exchange , and you would come off badly if we did . ' I don't know that , ' said Milly , ' for your drawing is far better than my playing ...
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... replied , with almost a distressed air . ' I feel I don't deserve the prize , for it ought to have been yours ; and I shall always consider it is a present from you . ' ' I wish it was , ' said Milly , smiling ; ' for I should have had ...
... replied , with almost a distressed air . ' I feel I don't deserve the prize , for it ought to have been yours ; and I shall always consider it is a present from you . ' ' I wish it was , ' said Milly , smiling ; ' for I should have had ...
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