Our Boys and Girls, Volumes 7-8Oliver Optic Lee and Shepard, 1870 |
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... knew More than the Emperor . W. A. B. 393 Post Prandial . 396 Little Old Lady , The . Sophie May .. Little Jennie . Sara E. Brown , 138 Precious Showers . Editorial . 368 Little Heroine , A. A. B. Heywood .. . 583 346 Prince Bubble ...
... knew More than the Emperor . W. A. B. 393 Post Prandial . 396 Little Old Lady , The . Sophie May .. Little Jennie . Sara E. Brown , 138 Precious Showers . Editorial . 368 Little Heroine , A. A. B. Heywood .. . 583 346 Prince Bubble ...
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... knew not what ex- cuse. 19 " Miss Dornwood , " she added , supplement- ing my question . " No , I thank you . I thought he was a wild bear . " " No , he is as tame as a kitten . He only wanted to shake hands with you . I am sure he would ...
... knew not what ex- cuse. 19 " Miss Dornwood , " she added , supplement- ing my question . " No , I thank you . I thought he was a wild bear . " " No , he is as tame as a kitten . He only wanted to shake hands with you . I am sure he would ...
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... knew But the brave brother always kissed away he was working for his freedom ; and all the her tears , and said , - while he heard out of doors the grating of the Do not weep , dearest sister . Jupiter reigns . | knife against the rock ...
... knew But the brave brother always kissed away he was working for his freedom ; and all the her tears , and said , - while he heard out of doors the grating of the Do not weep , dearest sister . Jupiter reigns . | knife against the rock ...
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... knew he wasn't Smith , and Montgomery was equally convinced he wasn't Jones , they sat for a few seconds gazing at each other in a state of pleasant bewilderment . At last Mr. Horne broke the spell of silence by saying , - " Sir , as ...
... knew he wasn't Smith , and Montgomery was equally convinced he wasn't Jones , they sat for a few seconds gazing at each other in a state of pleasant bewilderment . At last Mr. Horne broke the spell of silence by saying , - " Sir , as ...
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... knew he was loose , I hastened to find him , lest the landlord should put his threat into execution , " continued Captain Portman , caressing the bear . " He makes so much trouble that I am afraid I shall have to get rid of him ; but I ...
... knew he was loose , I hastened to find him , lest the landlord should put his threat into execution , " continued Captain Portman , caressing the bear . " He makes so much trouble that I am afraid I shall have to get rid of him ; but I ...
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