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... tail by way of thanks . The little boy then said he would take off the bridle and saddle , and put Jack in the stable till Mr. Binks was ready to go on his way . Blows and kicks and want of food had made Jack's wits sharp , and so soon ...
... tail by way of thanks . The little boy then said he would take off the bridle and saddle , and put Jack in the stable till Mr. Binks was ready to go on his way . Blows and kicks and want of food had made Jack's wits sharp , and so soon ...
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... tail racing at top speed along the high - road . The poor dog was in great fright and trouble , his tongue hung out of his mouth , and he seemed half mad with the noise the tin can made as it struck against the hard road . Hart was a ...
... tail racing at top speed along the high - road . The poor dog was in great fright and trouble , his tongue hung out of his mouth , and he seemed half mad with the noise the tin can made as it struck against the hard road . Hart was a ...
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... tail . Some cruel boy had tied it on so fast that Hart had to cut the string with his knife , and to mind as he did so that he did not cut Prin's tail too . There is a saying , “ what is fun to you is death to me , " and very often ...
... tail . Some cruel boy had tied it on so fast that Hart had to cut the string with his knife , and to mind as he did so that he did not cut Prin's tail too . There is a saying , “ what is fun to you is death to me , " and very often ...
Page 24
... tail as well as he could , and said , with his eyes , " If you please , sir , my home is with you . " " Now you know , " said Hart to the dog , when they got to the stables , “ this will not do . How do I know what sort of a dog you are ...
... tail as well as he could , and said , with his eyes , " If you please , sir , my home is with you . " " Now you know , " said Hart to the dog , when they got to the stables , “ this will not do . How do I know what sort of a dog you are ...
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... tail again if I will tie you don't be off . " All at once Prin seemed to have a bright idea , for he jumped up , gave his tail a wag , and ran off nearly as fast as when he had the can tied to PRIN AND THE TIN CAN . 25.
... tail again if I will tie you don't be off . " All at once Prin seemed to have a bright idea , for he jumped up , gave his tail a wag , and ran off nearly as fast as when he had the can tied to PRIN AND THE TIN CAN . 25.
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