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... sight of the piano , which at once became an object of irresistible attraction . But the scamper of feet along the hall , and the sudden . B cessation of the sound just outside the door , diverted CHAP PAGE I EAVESDROPPERS · I.
... sight of the piano , which at once became an object of irresistible attraction . But the scamper of feet along the hall , and the sudden . B cessation of the sound just outside the door , diverted CHAP PAGE I EAVESDROPPERS · I.
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... sight of a stranger , had gathered round in silence . " It's the new boy ! " said a boy in a loud whisper to his neighbour . " Is it ? " replied the other . he is ! " " What a little mite of a fellow " How on earth did you get here ...
... sight of a stranger , had gathered round in silence . " It's the new boy ! " said a boy in a loud whisper to his neighbour . " Is it ? " replied the other . he is ! " " What a little mite of a fellow " How on earth did you get here ...
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... sight , but within sound of the boys at the swing . Here all the live stock belonging to any of the pupils were provided with comfortable quarters . To reach the door , you had to pass through a little open space , enclosed by a thick ...
... sight , but within sound of the boys at the swing . Here all the live stock belonging to any of the pupils were provided with comfortable quarters . To reach the door , you had to pass through a little open space , enclosed by a thick ...
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... sight almost directly . " Sh - sh - sh - sh ! Whistle - whistle ! " came back to us across the air . " There goes the Scamp ; isn't he a rum ' un ? " said Harry . " He's pretending to be an express train , don't you see ? " Miss Royce ...
... sight almost directly . " Sh - sh - sh - sh ! Whistle - whistle ! " came back to us across the air . " There goes the Scamp ; isn't he a rum ' un ? " said Harry . " He's pretending to be an express train , don't you see ? " Miss Royce ...
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... sight of two faces peering in . I recognized them at once , -Rogers and Sam Camp . How I hated that Rogers , with the broad grin of pleased triumph on his face ! The other I did not mind . Every one knew that the good- natured ...
... sight of two faces peering in . I recognized them at once , -Rogers and Sam Camp . How I hated that Rogers , with the broad grin of pleased triumph on his face ! The other I did not mind . Every one knew that the good- natured ...
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Adventures amongst amusement arms asked BARBARA HUTTON Bernard Ayres Bernie blackberries Bob North boys Brookford caught cheeks cloth coloured cried the Scamp dear door excitement exclaimed eyes face father Fcap feeling feet felt G. A. HENTY gilt edges Gold Stick hand HARRISON WEIR HARRY FURNISS Harry Morland head hear heard heart Hero Hughes Illustrations Johnnie Harris knew lady laugh lips look Mary Mat Davis mind minutes Miss Baxter Miss Royce Miss Royce's never night once P. L. SIMMONDS passed peacemaker Post 8vo Queen Elizabeth's Hospital replied Rogers round Royal 16mo Sam's seat shout side sight slowly Smedley smile soon sound spite Springall Jack stood story sudden suddenly sure tell thought tone turned voice walk watching whilst whispered Willie Knowles words young youngster
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