Flotsam and jetsam; or, Do your duty and never mind the consequencesGriffith & Farran, 1881 - 180 pages |
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... story had preceded them to Pensillian . Violet was shy at first with her unknown brother , and kept tight hold of Jock's hand ; but before bed- time came , Arthur had won his way to the heart of the little sister , who looked to him ...
... story had preceded them to Pensillian . Violet was shy at first with her unknown brother , and kept tight hold of Jock's hand ; but before bed- time came , Arthur had won his way to the heart of the little sister , who looked to him ...
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... story she poured on him a stream of reproach for his carelessness , at the same time abusing poor Jock for letting himself be separated from his companions : while this was going on , Willie stood sobbing by his uncle , who at last in a ...
... story she poured on him a stream of reproach for his carelessness , at the same time abusing poor Jock for letting himself be separated from his companions : while this was going on , Willie stood sobbing by his uncle , who at last in a ...
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... story . We left him during an interval of peace between him and his stern though just uncle , and we find him again much grown and improved in appearance , but we fear not in character or habits of obedience , though he would sometimes ...
... story . We left him during an interval of peace between him and his stern though just uncle , and we find him again much grown and improved in appearance , but we fear not in character or habits of obedience , though he would sometimes ...
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... stories he had heard of stowaways " flashed across him . “ Ah ! if I could get out of this , " thought he , “ I'd hide on board the ' Bonnie Lassie , ' and get to London in time to meet father . " Suddenly he bethought him of the sky ...
... stories he had heard of stowaways " flashed across him . “ Ah ! if I could get out of this , " thought he , “ I'd hide on board the ' Bonnie Lassie , ' and get to London in time to meet father . " Suddenly he bethought him of the sky ...
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H. Wothem. and Jock was ordered to repeat his story . When he had ended , the master said to Mr Perkins , " Now , sir , perhaps you will make Sam unlock this desk , and receive himself what he'd prepared for me . " Sam stoutly refused ...
H. Wothem. and Jock was ordered to repeat his story . When he had ended , the master said to Mr Perkins , " Now , sir , perhaps you will make Sam unlock this desk , and receive himself what he'd prepared for me . " Sam stoutly refused ...
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