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The story of a short life (1887)

Ewing, Juliana Horatia Gatty, 1841-1885, Browne, Gordon · London, Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, New York, E & J.B. Young · leaf 57

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cause of my back. Its because of my back, you know, that I cantgrow up into a soldier. I dont think I possibly can. Soldiers do haveto have such very straight backs, and Jemima thinks mine will never bestraight again on this side the grave. So Ive got to try and be braveas I am ; and thats why I… … Let me carry you, little friend, and well run away together, and the company will say,There goes a V.C. running away from a Poll Parrot in a lace shawl !—Page 49. TIS GOOD FOR MEN TO LOVE THEIR PRESENT PAINS, 51 Please talk, and let me listen. Thank you. Pat The Sweep again, please. He thinks…

Children's stories, English

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