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... pretty bird . ” The Bullfinch walked by Robin , And thus to him did say , " Pray , mark , friend Robin Redbreast , That Goldfinch dressed so gay ; What though her gay apparel Becomes her very well ? 66 Yet Jenny's modest dress and look ...
... pretty bird . ” The Bullfinch walked by Robin , And thus to him did say , " Pray , mark , friend Robin Redbreast , That Goldfinch dressed so gay ; What though her gay apparel Becomes her very well ? 66 Yet Jenny's modest dress and look ...
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... pretty songster That had Cock Robin known . They had a cherry - pie , Besides some currant - wine , And every guest brought something , That sumptuous they might dine . Now they all sat or stood , And To cat or to drink ; every one said ...
... pretty songster That had Cock Robin known . They had a cherry - pie , Besides some currant - wine , And every guest brought something , That sumptuous they might dine . Now they all sat or stood , And To cat or to drink ; every one said ...
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... pretty head ; so people called her ( as a pet name ) " Little Red Riding - Hood . " One day her mother tied on her cloak and hood , and said , " I wish you to go to - day , my darling , to see your grandmamma , and take her a present of ...
... pretty head ; so people called her ( as a pet name ) " Little Red Riding - Hood . " One day her mother tied on her cloak and hood , and said , " I wish you to go to - day , my darling , to see your grandmamma , and take her a present of ...
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... pretty indeed ! Little Totty never grew any bigger ; but when she was old enough to be married , a wicked old Toad , who thought she would make a nice wife for her son , stole her from her tender mother , and carried her out into the ...
... pretty indeed ! Little Totty never grew any bigger ; but when she was old enough to be married , a wicked old Toad , who thought she would make a nice wife for her son , stole her from her tender mother , and carried her out into the ...
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... pretty stories of Dogs : we select one to show of what kindness they are capable . Some gentlemen were once travelling across the Andes — high mountains in South America . They lost their way , and after wandering about for a long time ...
... pretty stories of Dogs : we select one to show of what kindness they are capable . Some gentlemen were once travelling across the Andes — high mountains in South America . They lost their way , and after wandering about for a long time ...
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