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landed. Through the openskylight, upon a springy,cushiony sofa. Up hebounced again, almost tothe ceiling—then down tothe marble floor in a huddle. He lay there stunned and silentfor a little while, aching in every limb. A little lady stood over him when he opened his eyes.She was peering down at… … 48 THE ADVENTURES OF PETERKIN the clouds—and her curls were a golden shawl upon hershoulders. Under the white of her lace and cambric gown,her little bare feet came peeping. Peterkin leaped to his feet, as best he could—for he wassore and stiff. He made a handsome bow and smiled his
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