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... soon very much puzzled to know what to decide on . Agnes at first had looked out nearly all the clothes she had , but it was soon found that the pretty little black portmanteau would not hold half the things that had been laid out . A ...
... soon very much puzzled to know what to decide on . Agnes at first had looked out nearly all the clothes she had , but it was soon found that the pretty little black portmanteau would not hold half the things that had been laid out . A ...
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... soon packed , and Agnes was astonished to see how soon her difficulties had vanished . " I cannot think how it is mamma , " " said she , " that you have been able to arrange in a moment what gave me so much trouble and vexation . You ...
... soon packed , and Agnes was astonished to see how soon her difficulties had vanished . " I cannot think how it is mamma , " " said she , " that you have been able to arrange in a moment what gave me so much trouble and vexation . You ...
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... soon as the boat is completely within the lock , the upper gates are closed , and the gates which communicate with the lower level of the canal are opened , when the water flows out , and the boat sinks gradually down to the lower level ...
... soon as the boat is completely within the lock , the upper gates are closed , and the gates which communicate with the lower level of the canal are opened , when the water flows out , and the boat sinks gradually down to the lower level ...
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... soon that ancient city , with its fine cathedral and antique cross , lay below them . Then they reached , and passed , the river Itchin , which winds backwards and forwards , like a broad riband floating in the wind . They were now ...
... soon that ancient city , with its fine cathedral and antique cross , lay below them . Then they reached , and passed , the river Itchin , which winds backwards and forwards , like a broad riband floating in the wind . They were now ...
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... soon engaged by some curious little animals which were seen in the water , and which appeared like fairy umbrellas , opening and shutting occasionally as they floated along . Some of these curious creatures were rather large , with a ...
... soon engaged by some curious little animals which were seen in the water , and which appeared like fairy umbrellas , opening and shutting occasionally as they floated along . Some of these curious creatures were rather large , with a ...
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