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that. No, I thank you, I do not want a lead-pencil, Horses
are noble animals. The duty of monarchs is to promote
the welfare of their subjects.
How many churches are there in this town? There
are five churches. What is in those boxes? In some of
these boxes there are needles, in some there are pins. What
birds are in those bushes? They are goldfinches, I believe.
Tell the servant to bring us two more glasses.
Here are some beautiful echoes in this forest. Have
you ever seen negroes? May I trouble you for a few pota-
toes? If you want to have some good potatoes, you must
buy them now, afterwards you will get only an inferior
sort. There are few folios in this library, it chiefly con-
tains octavos.
Germany consists of different countries with flourish-
ing cities. Both armies had several spies. Are you also
molested with flies? In our house they are very trouble-
some guests. Last summer we made two journeys and
passed through many cities and valleys. Boys are always
fond of toys. Will you be kind enough to fetch my keys
He has many friends, but also many enemies.
Many sailors lost their lives in the last storm, and left
their wives and children in great distress. We must buy
some knives and forks. A landscape always looks best in
autumn, when the leaves of the different trees display so
many different colours. Can you give me some clean
pocket-handkerchiefs? What proof can you give me of
your innocence Several of those new houses have flat
roofs. Have you seen the dwarfs, who are exhibited in
that hotel?
