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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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promised the princess's hand in marriage to the first man

0Dummling finally came to a large city, which was also the home of the king and his serious daughter. The king had promised the princess's hand 01b00in marriage02b00 to the first man to bring a smile to her face.02br
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0Hi,02br 02br 00Yes, but it's a common expression. 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-

  • 0Hi,02br 02br 00Yes, but it's a common expression.
  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br
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00Yes, but it's a common expression. It's OK to be a little redundant, sometimes.02br
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00Best wishes, Clive0-

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