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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... wise head that has found its swans geese . But the ducks ! -Turkey - cocks were overpoweringly grand ; the peacock was like a king in his splen- dour ; and the Guinea - fowls ' plaintive cry filled her with astonishment ; -but the ducks ...
... wise head that has found its swans geese . But the ducks ! -Turkey - cocks were overpoweringly grand ; the peacock was like a king in his splen- dour ; and the Guinea - fowls ' plaintive cry filled her with astonishment ; -but the ducks ...
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... wise shake to her pretty head , and replied , " So much cold water cannot be good for any one ; these little ones of mine were brought up without seeing the pond until to- day ; and if it rain before we reach the house , they will have ...
... wise shake to her pretty head , and replied , " So much cold water cannot be good for any one ; these little ones of mine were brought up without seeing the pond until to- day ; and if it rain before we reach the house , they will have ...
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... wise things , in a disagreeable manner . Our kind- hearted hen did not wait to hear his observa- tions , but the Magpie told her the next day that he said " Let every mother rock her own cradle ; and if she does it as it ought to be ...
... wise things , in a disagreeable manner . Our kind- hearted hen did not wait to hear his observa- tions , but the Magpie told her the next day that he said " Let every mother rock her own cradle ; and if she does it as it ought to be ...
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... wise , that I think as we have all faults , some no bigger than a pin - feather , others as large as a goose - quill , we ought to be very merciful to each other's failings ; even the Mag- pie has her good qualities , poor thing . " " I ...
... wise , that I think as we have all faults , some no bigger than a pin - feather , others as large as a goose - quill , we ought to be very merciful to each other's failings ; even the Mag- pie has her good qualities , poor thing . " " I ...
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... wise manner . She certainly was a singularly clever turkey , for she knew when to remain silent . She could not but feel that she had no right to repeat old grievances , and remind Mistress Biddy of the loss of her toe , or her mistaken ...
... wise manner . She certainly was a singularly clever turkey , for she knew when to remain silent . She could not but feel that she had no right to repeat old grievances , and remind Mistress Biddy of the loss of her toe , or her mistaken ...
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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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