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I didn't want something pretty for pretty's sake; I did that with the first one.

Me and My Teaspoon 2008

I didn't want something pretty for pretty's sake; I did that with the first one.

Me and My Teaspoon 2008

And THAT my pretty's, ends THIS day's musings. previous entry - next entry

grrrrrrr..... impetuousme 2006

Just so that all five of you know why, you know, that there aren't any pretty's enhancing your viewing pleasure here, and why.

outfoxed Diary Entry outfoxed 2004

And I shall be always near my pretty's resting-place, 'said Peggotty, musing,' and be able to see it when I like; and when I lie down to rest, I may be laid not far off from my darling girl! '

David Copperfield Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 1917

"Never shall he be my pretty's friend," declared Debby, obstinately,

The Opal Serpent Fergus Hume 1895

"I want to clear your 'ead," retorted Miss Junk, "seeing you take no interest in my pretty's livings."

The Opal Serpent Fergus Hume 1895

And I shall be always near my pretty's resting-place, 'said Peggotty, musing,' and be able to see it when I like; and when I lie down to rest, I may be laid not far off from my darling girl! '

David Copperfield 1850

And I shall be always near my pretty's resting-place, 'said Peggotty, musing,' and be able to see it when

David Copperfield Charles Dickens 1841

This is arguably pretty's spiritual home and, suffice it to say, if it isn't diaphanous, pale and/or candy-coloured and frilly - often from head to toe - then it doesn't figure.

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