'Bunchy'; or, The children of Scarsbrook farm |
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... breakfast . I was very glad that Neptune barked , for I jumped up directly , and when I ran to the window and looked out , the very brightest of July suns was already up and shining . I wasn't long in my bath ; I wasn't long dressing ...
... breakfast . I was very glad that Neptune barked , for I jumped up directly , and when I ran to the window and looked out , the very brightest of July suns was already up and shining . I wasn't long in my bath ; I wasn't long dressing ...
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... breakfast , the figure I was , and breakfast followed prayers at eight o'clock . Every- thing went by clockwork at the farm - the aunts were very punctual , and so was my father . Our being late for prayers , or for a meal , was one ...
... breakfast , the figure I was , and breakfast followed prayers at eight o'clock . Every- thing went by clockwork at the farm - the aunts were very punctual , and so was my father . Our being late for prayers , or for a meal , was one ...
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... breakfast . My boots were full of hay ; my stockings looked almost black ; my hair , in spite of the leghorn , was matted and covered with dust . I could not scold Bob , for I had allowed him to do it , and , as the aunts would have ...
... breakfast . My boots were full of hay ; my stockings looked almost black ; my hair , in spite of the leghorn , was matted and covered with dust . I could not scold Bob , for I had allowed him to do it , and , as the aunts would have ...
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... breakfast . This was a bad sign , for they did not breakfast till a quarter to eight . " What time is it ? " Bob called out . " About five minutes to eight , sir , " they answered . " Oh , Bob ! " I exclaimed , and glanced at my dread ...
... breakfast . This was a bad sign , for they did not breakfast till a quarter to eight . " What time is it ? " Bob called out . " About five minutes to eight , sir , " they answered . " Oh , Bob ! " I exclaimed , and glanced at my dread ...
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... breakfast ; and yet , if they were not punctual , Aunt Anne would scold them . No , there was no one in fault but myself , and I despised myself now for being so cowardly as to wish to cast blame upon any one else . Look , Bob , " I ...
... breakfast ; and yet , if they were not punctual , Aunt Anne would scold them . No , there was no one in fault but myself , and I despised myself now for being so cowardly as to wish to cast blame upon any one else . Look , Bob , " I ...
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