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It was the only thing to do , " said Gloomy . " The petrol tank might have exploded and knocked a hole in the bottom of this rotten old boat . Better safe than never , " he con- cluded obscurely . " What happened ? " I cried in dismay .
It was the only thing to do , " said Gloomy . " The petrol tank might have exploded and knocked a hole in the bottom of this rotten old boat . Better safe than never , " he con- cluded obscurely . " What happened ? " I cried in dismay .
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Maybe the senti- ment was born of our envy as we watched the occupants lounging on the decks , sipping cold drinks , seemingly unconcerned with any- thing but their own luxury and enjoyment . How could they all afford such a life ?
Maybe the senti- ment was born of our envy as we watched the occupants lounging on the decks , sipping cold drinks , seemingly unconcerned with any- thing but their own luxury and enjoyment . How could they all afford such a life ?
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The sand dunes beside the causeway were the best thing since snowdrifts , as far as Gelert was concerned . He swam and sunbathed . Every dog , they say , has his day ; and that day was his . Ah , isn't he the sweet little thing ...
The sand dunes beside the causeway were the best thing since snowdrifts , as far as Gelert was concerned . He swam and sunbathed . Every dog , they say , has his day ; and that day was his . Ah , isn't he the sweet little thing ...
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Valley of the Shadow Anthony French | 1 |
Indian Sketches | 13 |
Western Ocean L W J Fifield | 24 |
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