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Page 14
... morning was to show them the piece of land . Meantime , the bungie beds were to be apportioned and made ready . Bungie beds , with ferns to break the curves , fern mattresses to help , and blankets that were mostly bags . Four boys ...
... morning was to show them the piece of land . Meantime , the bungie beds were to be apportioned and made ready . Bungie beds , with ferns to break the curves , fern mattresses to help , and blankets that were mostly bags . Four boys ...
Page 36
... morning of the year gave no trouble that morning . Face - washing , even , was done or allowed without protest . Fingers in ears and soap in eyes were endured . Hacked knees , sore toes , stiff collars — what were these to worry about ...
... morning of the year gave no trouble that morning . Face - washing , even , was done or allowed without protest . Fingers in ears and soap in eyes were endured . Hacked knees , sore toes , stiff collars — what were these to worry about ...
Page 77
... morning , for , camp where you will in the bush , the birds will gather to give you welcome , and it is safe to say that most of the songsters spread over a quarter of a mile of bush will know of your coming , and will be ready by the ...
... morning , for , camp where you will in the bush , the birds will gather to give you welcome , and it is safe to say that most of the songsters spread over a quarter of a mile of bush will know of your coming , and will be ready by the ...
Contents
1Arrival at Chaslands Page | 11 |
2Settling in and Making Friends | 16 |
3Visiting the Neighbours | 21 |
Copyright | |
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