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Grandfather’s Clock

My grandfather’s clock was too large for the shelf. So it stood ninety years on the floor. It was taller by half than the old man himself. Thought it weighed not a penny weight more. It was bought o

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英文笑话：Talking clock 会说话的钟

While proudly showing off his new apartment to friends, a college student led the way into the den.

Talking clock　会说话的钟

Talking clock 会说话的钟 While proudly showing off his new apartment to friends, a college student led the way into the den. What is the big brass gong and hammer for? one of his friends asked. That is the talking clock, the man replied. How's i

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英文歌曲:Grandfather's Clock

Grandfather's Clock Artist：平井坚 My grandfather's clock was too large for the shelf So it stood ninety years on the floor It was taller by half than the old man himself And it weight not a penny's weight more It was bought on the morn that my g

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