The valley of the Maude; or, 'On dits' [sic].1862 |
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... the carriage , urged on by four stout horses , was out of sight . ' I suppose they be gone to the Hall , ' said the blacksmith ; they seems to be in C 2 6 a a hurry for sommut . Keeper , did'st hear aught The Valley of the Maude 27.
... the carriage , urged on by four stout horses , was out of sight . ' I suppose they be gone to the Hall , ' said the blacksmith ; they seems to be in C 2 6 a a hurry for sommut . Keeper , did'st hear aught The Valley of the Maude 27.
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... Keeper ! why keeper , mun ! one ' ud think thee's seen a ghost ! Why what's the matter wi ' ye , mun ? ' Why , muster keeper , ' said one of the labourers , shaking the tall , burly guardian - or , at least , principal guardian of the ...
... Keeper ! why keeper , mun ! one ' ud think thee's seen a ghost ! Why what's the matter wi ' ye , mun ? ' Why , muster keeper , ' said one of the labourers , shaking the tall , burly guardian - or , at least , principal guardian of the ...
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... keeper drank it off ; soon the shivering grew less violent ; and as the interest excited by his illness diminished , the thoughts of the bystanders reverted to the travellers . ' I wonder who them gents is ? ' said the farming man who ...
... keeper drank it off ; soon the shivering grew less violent ; and as the interest excited by his illness diminished , the thoughts of the bystanders reverted to the travellers . ' I wonder who them gents is ? ' said the farming man who ...
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... keeper . ' It's none of mine , ' said the blacksmith . ' Why , keeper , thee'st shivering again ! ' said the man who had picked up the ' Drink again , man ! it handkerchief . isn't got cold yet . ' The keeper had indeed a return of his ...
... keeper . ' It's none of mine , ' said the blacksmith . ' Why , keeper , thee'st shivering again ! ' said the man who had picked up the ' Drink again , man ! it handkerchief . isn't got cold yet . ' The keeper had indeed a return of his ...
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... keeper stopped at the gate . ' I say , Giles , what'll you take for the hankercher ? I've a fancy for it . ' ' You shall have it for three shillings , money down . ' The keeper felt his pockets . ' Here's two shillings ; I'll give thee ...
... keeper stopped at the gate . ' I say , Giles , what'll you take for the hankercher ? I've a fancy for it . ' ' You shall have it for three shillings , money down . ' The keeper felt his pockets . ' Here's two shillings ; I'll give thee ...
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