A treasury of Pleasure books for young and old [ed. by J. Cundall].1851 |
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... took his younger sister by the hand , and said to her , " We have never known a happy hour since we lost our mother . Our stepmother does nothing but beat or kick us all day long . She gives us dry crusts for our dinner , and treats us ...
... took his younger sister by the hand , and said to her , " We have never known a happy hour since we lost our mother . Our stepmother does nothing but beat or kick us all day long . She gives us dry crusts for our dinner , and treats us ...
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... took refuge in a hollow tree , where they fell fast asleep . When they awoke next morning , the sun was already high in the heavens , and its warm beams were falling right upon the tree . The brother then said , " Sister , I am very ...
... took refuge in a hollow tree , where they fell fast asleep . When they awoke next morning , the sun was already high in the heavens , and its warm beams were falling right upon the tree . The brother then said , " Sister , I am very ...
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... took off her golden band , and put it round the fawn's neck , and gathered some rushes , and made a flexible rope , which she fastened to the collar , and thus led the little animal along , and went deeper into the forest . And after ...
... took off her golden band , and put it round the fawn's neck , and gathered some rushes , and made a flexible rope , which she fastened to the collar , and thus led the little animal along , and went deeper into the forest . And after ...
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... the fawn came bounding home , when his sister fastened the rope to his collar , and led him away with her . The king took the beautiful girl to his palace , t where their marriage was celebrated with great pomp ;. THE CHARMED FAWN .
... the fawn came bounding home , when his sister fastened the rope to his collar , and led him away with her . The king took the beautiful girl to his palace , t where their marriage was celebrated with great pomp ;. THE CHARMED FAWN .
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... took the baby out of the cradle , and gave it some drink . She then shook up its little pillow , and put it back into the cradle , and covered it up with the counterpane . Nor did she forget the fawn , but went into the corner where it ...
... took the baby out of the cradle , and gave it some drink . She then shook up its little pillow , and put it back into the cradle , and covered it up with the counterpane . Nor did she forget the fawn , but went into the corner where it ...
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