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... Stork . One pleasant afternoon , the Caliph of Bag- dad was sitting comfortably on his sofa : he had slept a little , ( for it was a hot day , ) and looked quite bright after his nap . He was smoking a long rose - wood pipe , and ...
... Stork . One pleasant afternoon , the Caliph of Bag- dad was sitting comfortably on his sofa : he had slept a little , ( for it was a hot day , ) and looked quite bright after his nap . He was smoking a long rose - wood pipe , and ...
Page 77
... storks , which had attracted his attention by their grave demeanor and their chattering . The caliph approved of the ... stork soaring high in the air , above the place . " I will wager my beard , most gracious Sir , " said the grand ...
... storks , which had attracted his attention by their grave demeanor and their chattering . The caliph approved of the ... stork soaring high in the air , above the place . " I will wager my beard , most gracious Sir , " said the grand ...
Page 78
... storks ? " " Well said ! " answered the caliph . " But let us see ; how is it that one is to become man again ? " " O ... stork come sailing down over their heads , and settle in a business manner on the ground . Quickly he drew the box ...
... storks ? " " Well said ! " answered the caliph . " But let us see ; how is it that one is to become man again ? " " O ... stork come sailing down over their heads , and settle in a business manner on the ground . Quickly he drew the box ...
Page 79
... stork than as caliph . But come , if you please , let us listen to our comrades yon- der , and try whether we really do understand Storkish . " In the mean time the other stork had alight- ed WHAT THE ANIMALS DO AND SAY . 79.
... stork than as caliph . But come , if you please , let us listen to our comrades yon- der , and try whether we really do understand Storkish . " In the mean time the other stork had alight- ed WHAT THE ANIMALS DO AND SAY . 79.
Page 80
Eliza Lee Cabot Follen. In the mean time the other stork had alight- ed on the ground . He arranged his feathers with his bill , put himself to rights , and walked up to the first stork . The two new storks made haste to approach them ...
Eliza Lee Cabot Follen. In the mean time the other stork had alight- ed on the ground . He arranged his feathers with his bill , put himself to rights , and walked up to the first stork . The two new storks made haste to approach them ...
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