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H.M.S. "PINAFORE"
she was a knowing one, I can tell you, was Little Buttercup!
As Corcoran (no longer a captain) stepped forward, Josephine rushed to him in amazement.
"My father a common sailor!" she exclaimed.
"Yes," said Corcoran, "it is hard, is it not, my dear?"
During this time Ralph was too much occupied
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