The adventures and experiences of Biddy Dorking, to which is added the story of the yellow frog, ed. [or rather written] by mrs. S.C. Hall1858 |
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... pretty dog finding herself assailed in so unusual a manner , turned round to inquire or remonstrate , and while doing so , Biddy rolled from between her white teeth , and rejoined her anxious family . She was not injured in any way ...
... pretty dog finding herself assailed in so unusual a manner , turned round to inquire or remonstrate , and while doing so , Biddy rolled from between her white teeth , and rejoined her anxious family . She was not injured in any way ...
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... pretty creetur ; you are worth taking care of- you are ! " Her sisters were all smaller than herself ; two had but four toes on each foot , which caused them to be looked down upon by all five- toed Dorkings . Another was stout and ...
... pretty creetur ; you are worth taking care of- you are ! " Her sisters were all smaller than herself ; two had but four toes on each foot , which caused them to be looked down upon by all five- toed Dorkings . Another was stout and ...
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... pretty ways , and labouring in a degree to earn her own liveli- hood - chasing flies , and scratching up worms , and watching under the old oak for young cock- chafers , she would call impatiently for food to be laid down before her ...
... pretty ways , and labouring in a degree to earn her own liveli- hood - chasing flies , and scratching up worms , and watching under the old oak for young cock- chafers , she would call impatiently for food to be laid down before her ...
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... if pullets could weep , she would have wept tears as large as Mammoth peas , when she heard those pretty ladies call the great long - legged Shanghaes , " dears " and " loves " and " and " angels . " 10 THE ADVENTURES AND EXPERIENCES OF.
... if pullets could weep , she would have wept tears as large as Mammoth peas , when she heard those pretty ladies call the great long - legged Shanghaes , " dears " and " loves " and " and " angels . " 10 THE ADVENTURES AND EXPERIENCES OF.
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... pretty feet in new shoes , and she was always either holding one up , or advancing one before the other , evidently for the purpose of display . There was a great deal of cackling and noise going on in several of the pens , and Biddy ...
... pretty feet in new shoes , and she was always either holding one up , or advancing one before the other , evidently for the purpose of display . There was a great deal of cackling and noise going on in several of the pens , and Biddy ...
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The Adventures And Experiences Of Biddy Dorking, To Which Is Added The Story ... Anna Maria Hall No preview available - 2019 |
The Adventures And Experiences Of Biddy Dorking, To Which Is Added The Story ... Anna Maria Hall No preview available - 2019 |
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