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quite contented, for she knew her love was returned. His thoughts were far more extravagant, as is always the case witha man. He dreamed that he was a real street boy, that he had fourpennies of his own, and that he purchased the maiden and ate her up.ISo they lay on the shop-board for weeks and… … THE NAUGHTY EOT WHO ATE THE GINGERBREAD MAIDEN. If she had only known of my love, she would have kept togethera little longer, he thought. And that is the story, and here they are, both of them, said thebaker in conclusion. They are remarkable for their curious history,and for their silent love,…
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