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“The hedges are spruting like chicks from the eggs when they are newly hatched or as the vulgar says clacked.”

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Marjorie Fleming
Marjorie Fleming

Marjorie Fleming was a Scottish writer known for her juvenilia. A child prodigy, she wrote extensively at a very young age. Her work is notable for its wit and sophistication, which were unusual for a child of her age. Fleming died at the age of eight, leaving behind a legacy of her early literary talent. more

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