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... caused the boy to experience a sensation somewhat similar to that which is caused by the motion of a steamer upon a rough sea . However , it did not last long , for after a short journey the monster stopped , and putting his great hand ...
... caused the boy to experience a sensation somewhat similar to that which is caused by the motion of a steamer upon a rough sea . However , it did not last long , for after a short journey the monster stopped , and putting his great hand ...
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... caused him to pause . One was the awaking of Jack Browning , who sat upright in bed , startled from his sleep by the noise of the falling bar , and inquired in trembling tones what was the matter . Cecil told him that help was at hand ...
... caused him to pause . One was the awaking of Jack Browning , who sat upright in bed , startled from his sleep by the noise of the falling bar , and inquired in trembling tones what was the matter . Cecil told him that help was at hand ...
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... cause or causes , certain it is that she got up , left her room , and quietly crawled to the chamber of the two boys , to see that all was right . The moment she entered it she saw that all was wrong : Cecil was gone , so was the iron ...
... cause or causes , certain it is that she got up , left her room , and quietly crawled to the chamber of the two boys , to see that all was right . The moment she entered it she saw that all was wrong : Cecil was gone , so was the iron ...
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... caused Cecil and Growler was after them ! Jack to turn pale with fear . This wonderful animal , whether warned by his own . instinct , or aroused by the various noises of the night , I cannot say , had somehow or other discovered that ...
... caused Cecil and Growler was after them ! Jack to turn pale with fear . This wonderful animal , whether warned by his own . instinct , or aroused by the various noises of the night , I cannot say , had somehow or other discovered that ...
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... caused among all our tribe by the dreadful intelligence that there was a weasel in the sand - pit . There was no guessing how long he might stay , or what amount of misery he might cause . Few , save the oldest rabbits amongst us ...
... caused among all our tribe by the dreadful intelligence that there was a weasel in the sand - pit . There was no guessing how long he might stay , or what amount of misery he might cause . Few , save the oldest rabbits amongst us ...
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