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The Tale of the Pie and the Patty Pan
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Title: The Tale of the Pie and the Patty Pan
Author: Beatrix Potter
Release Date: March 2, 2005 [EBook #15234]
Language: English
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[Illustration: BUTTER AND MILK FROM THE FARM]
THE TALE OF
THE PIE AND THE PATTY-PAN
BY BEATRIX POTTER
Author of _"The Tale of Peter Rabbit," &c._
_Pussy-cat sits by the fire--how should she be fair?_ _In walks the little dog--says "Pussy are you there?_ _How do you do Mistress Pussy? Mistress Pussy, how do you do?"_ _"I thank you kindly, little dog. I fare as well as you!"_
_Old Rhyme._
FREDERICK WARNE
[Illustration]
FREDERICK WARNE
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First published 1905 This impression 1985
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[Illustration]
Once upon a time there was a Pussy-cat called Ribby,