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A Dog Day Quotes

10 of the best book quotes from A Dog Day
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“Originally published in 1902, the costumes and settings in the detailed illustrations provide a fascinating glimpse into life at the turn of the last century.”
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“This roguish hero tells the story of a rather eventful day in his life in his own voice—captivating old and young alike with his wit and ability to get away with virtually every canine crime imaginable without punishment.”
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“Originally published in 1902, this book is the diary of a day in the life of a less-than-well-behaved dog who, nonetheless, charms an entire household. ”
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“They at once spot the bag of silver. They then declare I have saved the house, and make no end of fuss with me. I am a hero. Later on Miss Brown came down and fondled me lots, and kissed me, and tied a piece of pink ribbon round my neck; and made me look a fool.”
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“Stealing food, muddying the house, and attacking the household cat are all in a day’s work for this mischievous yet lovable dog, who always manages to get off scot-free.”
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“A Dog Day is narrated by a lovable scamp of a terrier as he goes about his day rolling in mud, eating what he shouldn’t, and generally wreaking havoc - all while keeping the Brown household wrapped around his paw.”
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“Upstairs into dining-room. Family not finished lunch yet. Young Mr Brown throws a bread pellet at me, hitting me on the nozzle. An insult. I swallow the insult.”
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“Woke up feeling rather below par, owing to disturbed rest. Hardly enough energy to stretch myself. In the middle of the night a strange man came in by the kitchen windows, very quietly, with a bag.”
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“This roguish hero tells the story of a rather eventful day in his life in his own voice-captivating old and young alike with his wit and ability to get away ...”
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“Washed by Mary. A hateful business. Put into a tub, and rubbed all over_ mouth, tail, and everywhere_ with filthy soapy water, that loathsome cat looking on all the while, and sneering in her dashed superior way.”
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