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... keep fowls ? ' ' Shall I be able to float my boat on the pond ? ' ' Will there be lots of violets ? ' These questions followed each other with amazing rapidity , the children meanwhile climbing on to their mother's knee , or scram ...
... keep fowls ? ' ' Shall I be able to float my boat on the pond ? ' ' Will there be lots of violets ? ' These questions followed each other with amazing rapidity , the children meanwhile climbing on to their mother's knee , or scram ...
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... keep your dog in ? Really , these children are out of their mind ! ' Mr. de Flavier tried to look very severe , but he looked so near laughing that the chil- dren were reassured . Mrs. de Flavier could scarcely contain herself ; and she ...
... keep your dog in ? Really , these children are out of their mind ! ' Mr. de Flavier tried to look very severe , but he looked so near laughing that the chil- dren were reassured . Mrs. de Flavier could scarcely contain herself ; and she ...
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... keep her by his bed . ' Yes , darling , I forgive you , because I know you are very sorry for what you have done . ' ' Then it's all right , ' said the little boy , nestling into his pillow . ' God has forgiven us THE DEPARTURE . 47.
... keep her by his bed . ' Yes , darling , I forgive you , because I know you are very sorry for what you have done . ' ' Then it's all right , ' said the little boy , nestling into his pillow . ' God has forgiven us THE DEPARTURE . 47.
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... keep my word . ' From that time the fowls occupied the children greatly . They must be fed , they must have pink ribbons round their necks , they must be taken for walks in the garden . They were a great amusement to the little folks ...
... keep my word . ' From that time the fowls occupied the children greatly . They must be fed , they must have pink ribbons round their necks , they must be taken for walks in the garden . They were a great amusement to the little folks ...
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Madeleine Laroques. ' In our garden , ' said William , trying to keep up with his sisters . Catherine was taking hold of his hand . Elizabeth and Pauline held the four corners of a little white pocket - handkerchief , on which rested the ...
Madeleine Laroques. ' In our garden , ' said William , trying to keep up with his sisters . Catherine was taking hold of his hand . Elizabeth and Pauline held the four corners of a little white pocket - handkerchief , on which rested the ...
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