The ʻshaggy Dogʼ Story: Its Origin, Development, and Nature (with a Few Seemly Examples) |
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... young officer , completely bowled over by the fair vision , watched them ascend the marble staircase and , as he watched , noticed the young lady open her small handbag , and in get- ting out a diminutive handkerchief let fall a small ...
... young officer , completely bowled over by the fair vision , watched them ascend the marble staircase and , as he watched , noticed the young lady open her small handbag , and in get- ting out a diminutive handkerchief let fall a small ...
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... young man go up to his room and bring the note down to him , so that his own knowledge of the French language 7.00 ) could perhaps solve the mystery . The young 40 Development.
... young man go up to his room and bring the note down to him , so that his own knowledge of the French language 7.00 ) could perhaps solve the mystery . The young 40 Development.
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... young ' uns haven't eaten a square meal for days . ' Taking pity on the un- fortunate sardine , the man called the waiter over and said , ' Look ! I find that I can't even stay to eat . Bring me the bill , please . ' 84 The ' Shaggy Dog ...
... young ' uns haven't eaten a square meal for days . ' Taking pity on the un- fortunate sardine , the man called the waiter over and said , ' Look ! I find that I can't even stay to eat . Bring me the bill , please . ' 84 The ' Shaggy Dog ...
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