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... followed , and the time when every one of us felt that she was a spe- cial detective charged with the mission of finding a clue to a great and sorrowful mys- tery . It all came about through the robbery . On the eve of my birthday it so ...
... followed , and the time when every one of us felt that she was a spe- cial detective charged with the mission of finding a clue to a great and sorrowful mys- tery . It all came about through the robbery . On the eve of my birthday it so ...
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... followed , and I more than half suspected that Milly in- tended one of those gold pieces as a birthday present for me . Late in the evening I counted over my own hoard . We were all in the study parlor , with the exception of Winnie ...
... followed , and I more than half suspected that Milly in- tended one of those gold pieces as a birthday present for me . Late in the evening I counted over my own hoard . We were all in the study parlor , with the exception of Winnie ...
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... followed , and in a more dignified manner congratulated me on my birthday . " No flowers , Tib , " Milly explained , " because you set your face against that sort of thing , and I was determined to let you have your own way on your ...
... followed , and in a more dignified manner congratulated me on my birthday . " No flowers , Tib , " Milly explained , " because you set your face against that sort of thing , and I was determined to let you have your own way on your ...
Page 108
... followed Professor Waite , whom we only noticed at this stage of the proceedings , wrapped them in his white . silk muffler . Then Cynthia appeared at the door with a white face and a small water pitcher , and we were able for the first ...
... followed Professor Waite , whom we only noticed at this stage of the proceedings , wrapped them in his white . silk muffler . Then Cynthia appeared at the door with a white face and a small water pitcher , and we were able for the first ...
Page 164
... followed us but stopped beneath the awning of the handsome entrance . That's too fine a place for me , Miss , " she said . " Only swells go there . It costs the 66 eyes out of your head just for a clean plate 164 WITCH WINNIE'S MYSTERY .
... followed us but stopped beneath the awning of the handsome entrance . That's too fine a place for me , Miss , " she said . " Only swells go there . It costs the 66 eyes out of your head just for a clean plate 164 WITCH WINNIE'S MYSTERY .
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