The Idler Magazine, Volumen3Jerome Klapka Jerome, Robert Barr Chatto & Windus, 1893 |
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Página 189 - She was a bright, saucy little girl, fond of a frolic. Her host added his entreaties, and she consented. 'Herr Geibel fixed the figure to her. Its right arm was screwed round her waist, and held her firmly; its delicately jointed left hand was made to fasten itself upon her right. The old toy-maker showed her how to regulate its speed, and how to stop it, and release her. '"It will take you round in a complete circle," he explained, "be careful that no one knocks against you, and alters its course.
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