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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... 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 , but for all that , Mother Dorking battered and beat poor Susey as if ...
... 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 , but for all that , Mother Dorking battered and beat poor Susey as if ...
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... round and round like a teetotum ; and yet , on consideration , she thought her mother was the best off of the two , as her children interested and amused her.- " I have nothing to amuse me , " she said ; " and I am so well aware of ...
... round and round like a teetotum ; and yet , on consideration , she thought her mother was the best off of the two , as her children interested and amused her.- " I have nothing to amuse me , " she said ; " and I am so well aware of ...
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... round the stump , and give her food and water in a spare box ; she's of a good family , and I can't a - bear to wring her neck , which we're forced to do with many , to put ' em out o ' pain . Them young pullets are so fond of spradling ...
... round the stump , and give her food and water in a spare box ; she's of a good family , and I can't a - bear to wring her neck , which we're forced to do with many , to put ' em out o ' pain . Them young pullets are so fond of spradling ...
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... the . Dorking from her native home . Then there were . Partridge - Shanghaes , more magnificent still ; tiny Bantams , with frills round their legs ; and с Dumpies - well called Dumpies , that seemed to have BIDDY DORKING . 17.
... the . Dorking from her native home . Then there were . Partridge - Shanghaes , more magnificent still ; tiny Bantams , with frills round their legs ; and с Dumpies - well called Dumpies , that seemed to have BIDDY DORKING . 17.
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... and Guinea Fowl , Bolton Grey and Ginger , in fact the whole society , shunned Lilly Duck ; though her melancholy " quack ! " as she sailed round the pond with her mate , might have softened 24 THE ADVENTURES AND EXPERIENCES OF.
... and Guinea Fowl , Bolton Grey and Ginger , in fact the whole society , shunned Lilly Duck ; though her melancholy " quack ! " as she sailed round the pond with her mate , might have softened 24 THE ADVENTURES AND EXPERIENCES OF.
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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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