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The English Orphans

CHAPTER X
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Any way, I can learn the most when I go to a woman." "But what makes you come here, and what will your mother do ?" asked Mary.
"She's got a sister come from the West to stay with her, and as I shall go home every Saturday night, she'll get along well enough.

I heard Mr.Parker in the store one day inquiring for a boy to do chores.

So after consulting mother, I offered my services, and was accepted.

Won't we have real nice times going to school together, and then I've brought a plaything for you.

Are you afraid of dogs ?" So saying he gave a whistle, and a large Newfoundland dog came bounding through the orchard.


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