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The girl's own book (1833)

Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880 · New York : Clark Austin & co. · leaf 202

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His friend Harlequin came to his rescue ; but Harlequinshorse behaved very ill. He kicked, and plunged, and reared,and finally threw his poor rider off entirely. This made thelittle children laugh greatly. Here is a picture of the Har-lequin. … 198 THE GIRLS OWN BOOK. The little girl who danced the Wreath-dance on horse-back, was as graceful as any of them. I cannot tell you halfthe feats these automata performed. If ever Mr. Maelzelcomes to Boston again, I will send for you, and take you tosee them. Here is a picture of the little…

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