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For many fans these will be the draw the black & white strips having already appeared in the earlier, now out-of-print, Jane at War as the Journals contained much of Pett's best work.
The Misadventures of Jane Steve 2009
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Mr.. Pett had not informed her of Mr. Pett's telephone call, so Jimmy, she realised, had to be explained to her.
Piccadilly Jim 1928
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Whatever Jimmy was about to say regarding Mr.. Pett's woman's heart was interrupted by the opening of the door and the deep, respectful voice of Mr. Crocker.
Piccadilly Jim 1928
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The next moment she had turned down the side-street in the direction of the back-premises of Mr.. Pett's house: and a few minutes later Mr. Crocker presented himself.
Piccadilly Jim 1928
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Fresh air circulated through the house, and, passing from Mr.. Pett's left knee to the lumbar region of Mr. Mott, went on its beneficent way rejoicing.
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Fresh air circulated through the house, and, passing from Mr.. Pett's left knee to the lumbar region of Mr. Mott, went on its beneficent way rejoicing.
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Brereton's dislike of him increased the more he saw of him; he specially resented Pett's familiarity.
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Worthington's Diary by Crossley, I. 294 - 8; and Pett's own Tract.
The Life of John Milton Masson, David, 1822-1907 1859
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Admiral was authorised by the latter to invite the Earls of Worcester and Suffolk to attend with him at Woolwich, and bring all the accusers of Pett's design of the great ship before them for the purpose of examination, and to report to him as to the actual state of affairs.
Men of Invention and Industry Samuel Smiles 1858
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About this period, poor Pett's wife and two of his children lay for some time at death's door.
Men of Invention and Industry Samuel Smiles 1858
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