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The horses carried it off in cart-loads, the sheep dragged single blocks, even Muriel and Benjamin yoked themselves into an old governess-cart and did their share.
Animal Farm Orwell, George, 1903-1950 1971
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Selwyn and Molly met her at the station, and Jane Crab, resplendent in a new cap and apron donned for the occasion, was at the gate when at last the pony brought the governess-cart to a standstill outside.
The Hermit of Far End Margaret Pedler
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Yes, Tess said it WAS the governess-cart; and her answer was as solemn as Missy's question.
Missy Dana Gatlin
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The horses carried it off in cart-loads, the sheep dragged single blocks, even Muriel and Benjamin yoked themselves into an old governess-cart and did their share.
Animal Farm 1945
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When she had climbed back into the governess-cart, she found that he had followed her and stood blinking on the pavement.
Final Curtain Marsh, Ngaio, 1895-1982 1935
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This is where Troy and Miss Orrincourt came in their governess-cart on a nasty evening.
Final Curtain Marsh, Ngaio, 1895-1982 1935
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Out of the trees came the governess-cart and Rosinante, and there, gloved and furred and apparently recovered from her fury, sat Miss Orrincourt, flapping the reins.
Final Curtain Marsh, Ngaio, 1895-1982 1935
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As we rattled in a sort of governess-cart, called sado, up the broad, palm-lined avenue which leads from Boeleleng to Singaradja, the seat of government, three miles away, I caught fleeting glimpses of natives peering at me furtively over the mud walls which surround their kampongs, but the instant they saw that they were observed they disappeared from view.
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Michael was not to be depended upon to remain brave when a train actually bore his mother away, so they did not wait to see her go; there were errands to be done in the village, and Norah bundled them all into the governess-cart, giving Geoffrey the reins, to his huge delight.
Captain Jim Mary Grant Bruce 1918
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There's the jolliest little governess-cart we sometimes hire for our picnics.
The Return Walter De la Mare 1914
raven_in_the_woods commented on the word governess-cart
A governess cart is a small two-wheeled horse-drawn cart. Their distinguishing feature is a small tub body, with two opposed inward-facing seats. They could seat four, although there was little room for four large adults. The driver sat sideways on one of these seats. The centre rear of the body was lowered, or else had a small hinged door, and there was a step beneath. The wheels were of moderate size, always fitted with mud guards, and usually carried on elliptical springs. The axle was either straight or dropped, giving a low, stable, centre of gravity.
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August 6, 2012