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The Prince and the Pauper · Chapter

Dedication explained

The author affectionately dedicates the book to his children, Susie and Clara Clemens.

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The author affectionately dedicates the book to his children, Susie and Clara Clemens.

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  • “To those good-mannered and agreeable children, Susie and Clara Clemens, this book is affectionaly inscribed by their father.”

    This book is lovingly dedicated by their father to his well-behaved and pleasant children, Susie and Clara Clemens.

    The author's personal dedication to his daughters.