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... Churchfield , with his enormous feet , would probably get his toes to the finishing line first . Here were the young ladies , bedecked in particular in blouse with lace collar , whispering in groups or preparing to organize games as ...
... Churchfield , with his enormous feet , would probably get his toes to the finishing line first . Here were the young ladies , bedecked in particular in blouse with lace collar , whispering in groups or preparing to organize games as ...
Page 109
George Edward Dewar. Churchfield , his bearded chin wagging within two inches of the clean - shaven chin of a buyer ... Churchfield set out , destination unknown , with his possessions tied up in a red handkerchief , dangling at the end ...
George Edward Dewar. Churchfield , his bearded chin wagging within two inches of the clean - shaven chin of a buyer ... Churchfield set out , destination unknown , with his possessions tied up in a red handkerchief , dangling at the end ...
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... Churchfield's day . On the Friday she would appear again in a smooth black dress , probably with an assistant lady ; and on Friday night there would be another boy to run , through the years , barefoot along the Chaslands road . Still ...
... Churchfield's day . On the Friday she would appear again in a smooth black dress , probably with an assistant lady ; and on Friday night there would be another boy to run , through the years , barefoot along the Chaslands road . Still ...
Contents
1Arrival at Chaslands Page | 11 |
2Settling in and Making Friends | 16 |
3Visiting the Neighbours | 21 |
Copyright | |
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