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Dormy and I went to bed unusually early that night, for as the day wore on we both felt exceedingly tired.

From Uncanny Tales by Molesworth, Mrs. Mary Louisa

Open your eyes, Dormy," I said, "you won't see anything, I promise you.

From Uncanny Tales by Molesworth, Mrs. Mary Louisa

For there had been moonlight the last night or two, and Nat, in his skating ardour, had amused himself alone in the play-room after Dormy had gone to bed.

From Uncanny Tales by Molesworth, Mrs. Mary Louisa

Roller skating would be good exercise for Dormy, he said, and even for Nat, who would be joining us before long for his holidays.

From Uncanny Tales by Molesworth, Mrs. Mary Louisa

No, except for Dormy, I would rather keep it to ourselves—after all, we are not going to live here always.

From Uncanny Tales by Molesworth, Mrs. Mary Louisa