The Oriel Window

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Molesworth Mrs.. The Oriel Window

CHAPTER I. A HAPPY WAKING

CHAPTER II. THE PEACOCK'S CRY

CHAPTER III. A STRANGE BIRTHDAY

CHAPTER IV. WHAT THE SWALLOWS THOUGHT OF IT

CHAPTER V. JESSE PIGGOT

CHAPTER VI. A FAIRY TALE – AND THOUGHTS

CHAPTER VII. AN UNEXPECTED PIG'S HEAD

CHAPTER VIII. WELCOME VISITORS

CHAPTER IX "MY PUPILS"

CHAPTER X. TAKING REFUGE

CHAPTER XI. UNDER THE SOFA

CHAPTER XII. ANOTHER BIRTHDAY

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Half an hour or so later the children met again, and together made their way downstairs to the dining-room, Ferdy carefully carrying his presents, which had been increased by that of a nice big home-made cake from cook, and a smart little riding-whip from two or three of the other servants.

Papa and mamma had not yet made their appearance; it was barely half-past eight.

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Pony pranced about a little, just a very little, – he would not have seemed a real live pony if he had not, – but nothing to mind. Indeed, Ferdy, to tell the truth, would have enjoyed a little more. The coachman led him a short way along the drive, but then let go, and Ferdy trotted to the gates in grand style and back again.

"Isn't he perfect, Chris?" he exclaimed as he came up to the group in front of the porch. "Mayn't I gallop him, papa, this afternoon when we go out? Round by Mellway there's beautiful grass, you know."

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