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Penrod

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of Penrod is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By Booth Tarkington • Curated US English Learning Edition

Chapter 30 of Penrod by Booth Tarkington holds 164 sentences, grouped into 33 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 30 of Penrod contain?

Chapter 30 holds 164 sentences of Penrod, unabridged, divided into 33 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 30 of Penrod by Booth Tarkington exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 164 sentences, grouped into 33 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 30 of Penrod?

Work through the 33 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 33 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 30 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 30 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading Penrod

Common questions about reading Penrod by Booth Tarkington on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of Penrod?

Yes. All 4132 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #402 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of Penrod is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #402, a public-domain edition. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does Penrod take to read?

About 344 minutes of reading across 827 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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Vocabulary met early in Penrod

Words and structures a reader meets early in Penrod, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Penrod
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Penrod; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Morosely
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Fence
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Gazed
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A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.
Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.
All this was for him; he was Twelve!
After lunch, he underwent an elaborate toilette and murmured not.
For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.
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Penrod

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of Penrod is here in full — 164 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/33 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.
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Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.
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All this was for him; he was Twelve!
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After lunch, he underwent an elaborate toilette and murmured not.
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For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

Learner Dictionary

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Canopy noun US /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading “A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.”

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A

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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abode

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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After

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From this reading After lunch, he underwent an elaborate toilette and murmured not.

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All

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From this reading All this was for him; he was Twelve!

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an

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From this reading After lunch, he underwent an elaborate toilette and murmured not.

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and

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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arrived

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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at

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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be

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From this reading For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

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beat

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From this reading Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.

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been

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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began

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From this reading Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.

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busy

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From this reading Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.

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canopynounUS /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

An overhead roof or structure, such as the high vaulted ceiling of an ancient library.

From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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dancers

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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dancing

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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degree

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From this reading For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

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direction

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From this reading Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.

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elaborate

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From this reading After lunch, he underwent an elaborate toilette and murmured not.

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erection

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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everywhere

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From this reading Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.

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first

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From this reading For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

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floor

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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for

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From this reading All this was for him; he was Twelve!

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from

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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had

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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he

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From this reading All this was for him; he was Twelve!

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heart

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From this reading Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.

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her

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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highest

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From this reading For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

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him

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From this reading All this was for him; he was Twelve!

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his

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From this reading For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

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in

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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knew

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From this reading For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

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laid

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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life

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From this reading For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

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lunch

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From this reading After lunch, he underwent an elaborate toilette and murmured not.

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Margaret

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From this reading Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.

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Mrs

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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murmured

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From this reading After lunch, he underwent an elaborate toilette and murmured not.

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not

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From this reading After lunch, he underwent an elaborate toilette and murmured not.

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of

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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overhead

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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own

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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Penrod

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From this reading Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.

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platform

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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polished

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From this reading For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

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possible

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From this reading For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

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process

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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rapidly

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From this reading Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.

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sand-papered

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From this reading For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

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scarlet

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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Schofield

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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shelter

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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smitten

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From this reading Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.

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son

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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striped

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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sun

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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the

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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their

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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this

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From this reading All this was for him; he was Twelve!

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time

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From this reading For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

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to

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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toilette

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From this reading After lunch, he underwent an elaborate toilette and murmured not.

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Twelve

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From this reading All this was for him; he was Twelve!

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under

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From this reading Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.

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underwent

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From this reading After lunch, he underwent an elaborate toilette and murmured not.

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upon

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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was

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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waxed

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From this reading For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

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were

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From this reading Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.

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when

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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white

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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wish

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From this reading For the first time in his life he knew the wish to be sand-papered, waxed, and polished to the highest possible degree.

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Workmen

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From this reading Workmen were busy everywhere under the direction of Margaret, and the smitten heart of Penrod began to beat rapidly.

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yard

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From this reading A dancing floor had been laid upon a platform in the yard, when Mrs. Schofield and her son arrived at their own abode; and a white and scarlet striped canopy was in process of erection overhead, to shelter the dancers from the sun.

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