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The Princess and the Curdie

CHAPTER 20
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I will go at once and look for some.

But I want you to see Lina first, and know her, lest, coming upon her by accident at any time, you should be frightened.' 'I should like much to see her,' said the princess.
Warning her not to be startled by her ugliness, he went to the door and called her.
She entered, creeping with downcast head, and dragging her tail over the floor behind her.

Curdie watched the princess as the frightful creature came nearer and nearer.

One shudder went from head to foot, and next instant she stepped to meet her.

Lina dropped flat on the floor, and covered her face with her two big paws.


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