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... small spot of red on the heel , and his papa began to laugh . “ Is that all ? ” said papa . " I wouldn't make a fuss about it , Harry . " " Yes , you would , papa , if you had one like this -you can't think how it hurts . " " I think I ...
... small spot of red on the heel , and his papa began to laugh . “ Is that all ? ” said papa . " I wouldn't make a fuss about it , Harry . " " Yes , you would , papa , if you had one like this -you can't think how it hurts . " " I think I ...
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... small when it was dead ; but Archibald might have been St. George after having killed the dragon , by the way he walked away from the place . They resumed their search for something to eat , but without finding anything . By this time ...
... small when it was dead ; but Archibald might have been St. George after having killed the dragon , by the way he walked away from the place . They resumed their search for something to eat , but without finding anything . By this time ...
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... small children always copy those who are older than themselves . We should always think of that when we play with little children . I am afraid that Walter was often very rude in the way in which he played with little Basil , for he was ...
... small children always copy those who are older than themselves . We should always think of that when we play with little children . I am afraid that Walter was often very rude in the way in which he played with little Basil , for he was ...
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Page 30 - Cayzer, TS One Thousand Arithmetical Tests, or THE EXAMINER'S ASSISTANT. Specially adapted, by a novel arrangement of the subject, for Examination Purposes, but also suited for general use in Schools. By TS CAYZER, Head Master of Queen Elizabeth's Hospital, Bristol.
Page 26 - LADY STODDART. 2. Mrs. Leicester's School. BY CHARLES and MARY LAMB. 3. The History of the Robins. BY MRS. TRIMMER. 4. Memoir of Bob, The Spotted Terrier. 5. Keeper's Travels in Search of His Master. 6. The Scottish Orphans. BY LADY STODDART. 7. Never Wrong ; or, the Young Disputant ; & It was only in Fun.
Page 8 - This splendid book is a marvel of beautiful drawing and printing. The emblems have been so grouped as to give, as far as possible, one consecutive series of thoughts. — Literary Churchman. " A book full of deep thought, and beautiful, yet quaint, artistic work.
Page 32 - THE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD. 6. Life Underground; OR, DICK THE COLLIERY BOY. 7. Life on the Coast ; OR, THE LITTLE FISHER GIRL. 8. Adventures of Two Orphans in London. 9. Early Days on Board a Man-of-War. 10. Walter, the Foundling : A TALE OF OLDEN TIMES. 11. The Tenants of Sunnyside Farm. 12. Holmwood: OR, THE NEW ZEALAND SETTLER.
Page 18 - Glimpses of Nature, AND OBJECTS OF INTEREST DESCRIBED DURING A VISIT TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT. By Mrs. LOUDON. Fortyone Illustrations.
Page 19 - OF THE CAMPAIGNS AND GALLANT DEEDS OF THE BRITISH ARMY DURING THE REIGN OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA. By WHG KINGSTON. With Frontispiece.
Page 13 - Merry Songs for Little Voices. Words by Mrs. BRODERIP. Music by THOMAS MURBY. With 40 Illustrations. Fcap 4to.
Page 18 - Mamma's Lessons. For her Little Boys and Girls. Thirteenth Edition, with eight Engravings. Price 2s. 6rf. cloth; 3s. 6d. coloured, gilt edges. The Mine; Or, Subterranean Wonders. An Account of the Operations of the Miner and the Products of his Labours; with a Description of the most important in all parts of the World.
Page 9 - Joan of Arc AND THE TIMES OF CHARLES THE SEVENTH. By Mrs. BRAY, Author of " Life of Stothard,
Page 23 - Upside Down : a Series of Amusing Pictures from Sketches by the late W. McCoNNELL, with Verses by THOMAS HOOD.