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The Master Key An Electrical Fairy Tale

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of The Master Key An Electrical Fairy Tale is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum • Curated US English Learning Edition

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An Electrical Fairy Tale

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"Your business, Monsieur Joslyn!"

Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

"This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

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The Master Key An Electrical Fairy Tale L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

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Chapter VII

Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of The Master Key An Electrical Fairy Tale is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

"Your business, Monsieur Joslyn!" Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table. "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events. I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country." He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

The Master Key An Electrical Fairy Tale

Chapter VII · Chapter 7

Chapter 7 of The Master Key An Electrical Fairy Tale is here in full — 186 sentences across 38 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/37 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1

"Your business, Monsieur Joslyn!"

Line 2

Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

Line 3

"This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

Line 4

I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

Line 5

He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

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a

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

all

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From this reading "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

amazement

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

an

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From this reading "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

and

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From this reading Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

attention

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

business

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From this reading "Your business, Monsieur Joslyn!"

call

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

changing

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

clearly

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

could

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

country

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

device

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From this reading "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

drew

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From this reading Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

eagerness

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

effect

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

electrical

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From this reading "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

enacted

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

evening

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

events

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From this reading "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

expressions

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

face

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

first

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

from

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From this reading Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

future

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

great

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

have

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

he

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From this reading "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

his

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From this reading Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

history

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

I

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

important

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From this reading "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

in

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

indifference

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

interest

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

is

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From this reading "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

it

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From this reading Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

Joslyn

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From this reading "Your business, Monsieur Joslyn!"

last

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

lid

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

man's

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

may

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

moment

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

Monsieur

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From this reading "Your business, Monsieur Joslyn!"

next

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

of

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

opened

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

Paris

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

placed

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From this reading Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

pocket

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From this reading Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

President

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

Record

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From this reading Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

records

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From this reading "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

Rob

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From this reading Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

said

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From this reading "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

scene

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

see

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

sir

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From this reading "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

so

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

table

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From this reading Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

that

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From this reading "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

the

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From this reading Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

then

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

This

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From this reading "This, sir," said he, "is an electrical device that records all important events.

to

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

upon

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From this reading Rob drew the Record from his pocket and placed it upon the table.

watched

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From this reading He opened the lid, placed the Record so that the President could see clearly, and then watched the changing expressions upon the great man's face; first indifference, then interest, the next moment eagerness and amazement.

which

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

wish

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From this reading I wish to call your attention to a scene enacted in Paris last evening which may have an effect upon the future history of your country."

Your

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From this reading "Your business, Monsieur Joslyn!"

Chapter 7 of The Master Key An Electrical Fairy Tale by L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum holds 186 sentences, grouped into 38 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.

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