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... give . Her blue riding - coat was turned up with white , with broad flaps and pockets , the petticoat below being of the same colour ; her waist- coat was elegantly embroidered , and the small three- cornered hat with a jewel in front ...
... give . Her blue riding - coat was turned up with white , with broad flaps and pockets , the petticoat below being of the same colour ; her waist- coat was elegantly embroidered , and the small three- cornered hat with a jewel in front ...
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... give the ring- leaders as sound a thrashing as they ever had in their lives before long , for their conduct this day . " " Well , well ! I suppose we must leave you to settle the matter in your own way , " said Mr. Harwood ; " but if ...
... give the ring- leaders as sound a thrashing as they ever had in their lives before long , for their conduct this day . " " Well , well ! I suppose we must leave you to settle the matter in your own way , " said Mr. Harwood ; " but if ...
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... give you some useful introductions , when I hear where you are going . I have many friends scattered about the country , north and south . " " And you will not mind introducing me , " asked Jack with kindling eye , " though I follow the ...
... give you some useful introductions , when I hear where you are going . I have many friends scattered about the country , north and south . " " And you will not mind introducing me , " asked Jack with kindling eye , " though I follow the ...
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... give me your word to forget , if ever you should see me again , that you met me this night . On that condition I will show you some north- country sport - on that alone , mind . You , " he added , turning to Jack , " for I can trust you ...
... give me your word to forget , if ever you should see me again , that you met me this night . On that condition I will show you some north- country sport - on that alone , mind . You , " he added , turning to Jack , " for I can trust you ...
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... give me the oars ; we will soon distance the keepers , if so be that they are coming this way . You're right , I believe , though . " Taking the oars in his hands , he sent the boat through the water at a rate she had seldom moved ...
... give me the oars ; we will soon distance the keepers , if so be that they are coming this way . You're right , I believe , though . " Taking the oars in his hands , he sent the boat through the water at a rate she had seldom moved ...
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