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... books , because I did not think they were mine to give away ; I was so young . But I gave away all the kind words , and the kind little actions , and all the smiles , and looks , and cheerfulness , and patience , and pleasant ways and ...
... books , because I did not think they were mine to give away ; I was so young . But I gave away all the kind words , and the kind little actions , and all the smiles , and looks , and cheerfulness , and patience , and pleasant ways and ...
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... book , and with her eyes very intent , and her face pursed up , " had a son , Luigi Columbus , who was made Marquis of La Vega , to do honour to his father ; and the old town , St Jago de la Vega , was called after him . Then Christo ...
... book , and with her eyes very intent , and her face pursed up , " had a son , Luigi Columbus , who was made Marquis of La Vega , to do honour to his father ; and the old town , St Jago de la Vega , was called after him . Then Christo ...
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... book - song ? Dat song of de silber dollar ? -- where him keep on spinnin ' , from tip - top de beginnin ' , and keep on keepin ' on , lubly ? " It was quite glorious to hear Lee and Bee laugh , and to see them throw handfuls of amber ...
... book - song ? Dat song of de silber dollar ? -- where him keep on spinnin ' , from tip - top de beginnin ' , and keep on keepin ' on , lubly ? " It was quite glorious to hear Lee and Bee laugh , and to see them throw handfuls of amber ...
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... books for Briella amongst your night - clothes , and a present for Vano also . Good - bye . " " Whip up , then ! " cried the girls , and off they were . Their road was up , and up , —after they had got out of their own estate , —so that ...
... books for Briella amongst your night - clothes , and a present for Vano also . Good - bye . " " Whip up , then ! " cried the girls , and off they were . Their road was up , and up , —after they had got out of their own estate , —so that ...
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... books Leonora and Beatrice have brought you , and read and amuse yourselves , and show me your bravery . " " Ay , but I must go , " he said , for the children , when he was putting them away from him , could not bear to be left alone ...
... books Leonora and Beatrice have brought you , and read and amuse yourselves , and show me your bravery . " " Ay , but I must go , " he said , for the children , when he was putting them away from him , could not bear to be left alone ...
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