Wilde, Oscar, 1854-1900, Robinson, Charles, ill · New York : Brentano's · leaf 132
ver quite certain whichone he was playing; but it made no matter,for, whatever he did, everybody cried out, Charming ! charming ! The last item on the programme was a granddisplay of fireworks, to be let ofF exactly atmidnight. The little Princess had never seena firework in her life, so the King… … THE REMARKABLE ROCKET They are like the Aurora Borealis, saidthe King, who always answered questions thatwere addressed to other people, only muchmore natural. I prefer them to stars myself,as you always know when they are going toappear, and they are as delightful as my ownflute-playing. You must…
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