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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... a wash- ing - tub , or in a basket , until the time comes . She will be sure to get dirty in that barn , and then I shall have all my trouble over again ! " Biddy began to think , when a new hen - 8 THE ADVENTURES AND EXPERIENCES OF.
... a wash- ing - tub , or in a basket , until the time comes . She will be sure to get dirty in that barn , and then I shall have all my trouble over again ! " Biddy began to think , when a new hen - 8 THE ADVENTURES AND EXPERIENCES OF.
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... sure , Biddy did not bite off her own toe , or return wilfully maimed to " the home of her fathers , " but her vanity had caused her misfortune . " Poor thing ! " said the cook , " what an object she looks — she is as light as a feather ...
... sure , Biddy did not bite off her own toe , or return wilfully maimed to " the home of her fathers , " but her vanity had caused her misfortune . " Poor thing ! " said the cook , " what an object she looks — she is as light as a feather ...
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... sure , you told me only yesterday , that since you had adopted some of my plans , you managed them better . " 66 Quite true , " replied the Turkey , " and I am quite ready to admit that you are the best mother in the poultry - yard ...
... sure , you told me only yesterday , that since you had adopted some of my plans , you managed them better . " 66 Quite true , " replied the Turkey , " and I am quite ready to admit that you are the best mother in the poultry - yard ...
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... sure you did . And now for my " jolly fat frog . " There is the map of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire- land ; but if Mab , and Johnny , and bright- eyed Bess - including that wise - headed Jonah- were to look that map over ...
... sure you did . And now for my " jolly fat frog . " There is the map of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire- land ; but if Mab , and Johnny , and bright- eyed Bess - including that wise - headed Jonah- were to look that map over ...
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... sure to a ' hit ' un - see what he does ? sidles deliberately into the thick of the line o ' crows , and loses hisself among ' em . He's up to trap ! Ah ! there's a bird ; it's for the public good , old fellow . " Pop !! fuzz - fuzz ...
... sure to a ' hit ' un - see what he does ? sidles deliberately into the thick of the line o ' crows , and loses hisself among ' em . He's up to trap ! Ah ! there's a bird ; it's for the public good , old fellow . " Pop !! fuzz - fuzz ...
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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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