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»,........ Stands Our  House  In  The  Middle Of  A ........,»
†»,....... Forgotten  Apple Orchard.  Our  House Is .......,»†
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†»,....... Be  Done By Animals. (Father Says This.) .......,»†
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†»,....... When He Returns Home,  Each Day More  So .......,»†
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†»,....... So That He Does Not Have To.  We Tend To .......,»†
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