The Magic City · E. Nesbit
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Three days later Mr. Noah arrived by elephantFrontispiece
'Lor', ain't it pretty!' said the parlour-maid17
Beyond it he could see dim piles that looked like churches and houses27
'Here—I say, wake up, can't you?'33
'Top floor, if you please,' said the gaoler politely49
And behind him the clatter of hot pursuit61
He heard quite a loud, strong, big voice say, 'That's better'85
The gigantic porch lowered frowningly above him91
He walked on and on and on97
'Silence, trespasser,' said Mr. Noah, with cold dignity115
Then something hard and heavy knocked him over127
Mr. Noah whispered ardently, 'Don't!'139
So, all down the wide clear floor, Lucy danced157
On the top of a very large and wobbly camel169
It was heavy work turning the lions over179
Slowly they came to the great gate of the castle193
'If your camel's not quite fresh I can mount you both'199
They loved looking on211
A long procession toiled slowly up it of animals in pairs223
Walked straight into the arms of Helen243
He induced them to build him a temple of solid gold261
Plunged headlong over the edge269
The bucket began to go up281
Lucy threw herself across the well parapet287
And all the while it had to go on turning that handle299
Philip felt that it was best to stop the car among the suburban groves of southernwood307
They leapt in and disappeared321
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