Our Boys and Girls, Volumes 7-8Oliver Optic Lee and Shepard, 1870 |
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... friends . " And Bruin , as if he comprehended the new relation between us , gave me one of his warm- est hugs . " How do you happen to be here , Wolf , without calling upon me ? " asked Captain Portman . " I was just going up to your ...
... friends . " And Bruin , as if he comprehended the new relation between us , gave me one of his warm- est hugs . " How do you happen to be here , Wolf , without calling upon me ? " asked Captain Portman . " I was just going up to your ...
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... friends so easily ? " " I don't care what he says ; but I will not be treated like a little child , Charles Overton . " " We will see ! Will you return to the hotel , or shall I carry you there ? " said the brute , stepping towards her ...
... friends so easily ? " " I don't care what he says ; but I will not be treated like a little child , Charles Overton . " " We will see ! Will you return to the hotel , or shall I carry you there ? " said the brute , stepping towards her ...
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... friends . Let us hear from you and your club . Leo's attempt is very good for his first ; his answers are all noted . Albert C. Ives , your money came all right , and your Magazine will begin January 1. — Xo , you improve , but not ...
... friends . Let us hear from you and your club . Leo's attempt is very good for his first ; his answers are all noted . Albert C. Ives , your money came all right , and your Magazine will begin January 1. — Xo , you improve , but not ...
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... friend was Captain Penniman ; and I was sure , after the service you had rendered me , that you would again be my ... friends , " sobbed she . " I will go back to my prison . " “ What do you mean by your prison ? ” in- quired Waddie ...
... friend was Captain Penniman ; and I was sure , after the service you had rendered me , that you would again be my ... friends , " sobbed she . " I will go back to my prison . " “ What do you mean by your prison ? ” in- quired Waddie ...
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... friend here does not wish to loved me as a mother should love a child ; but do anything wrong , " I added . " I will bear all the blame , " said Waddie , warmly . " I think I can find friends for Miss Dornwood without going so far as ...
... friend here does not wish to loved me as a mother should love a child ; but do anything wrong , " I added . " I will bear all the blame , " said Waddie , warmly . " I think I can find friends for Miss Dornwood without going so far as ...
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