Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review, 268. köideF. Jefferies, 1890 |
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... known to have a disagreeable way of suddenly awaking and demanding , " What is the matter ? " — when nothing is the matter . Leaning through the conservatory door , Carey blew a whiff from his cigarette , while his eyes followed every ...
... known to have a disagreeable way of suddenly awaking and demanding , " What is the matter ? " — when nothing is the matter . Leaning through the conservatory door , Carey blew a whiff from his cigarette , while his eyes followed every ...
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... known sounds , and they went downstairs to the hall for prayers . Mrs. Maybanke opened the piano , which stood near the staircase , and the long row of servants joined in the Evening Hymn , led by Banny's ringing voice . The squire sat ...
... known sounds , and they went downstairs to the hall for prayers . Mrs. Maybanke opened the piano , which stood near the staircase , and the long row of servants joined in the Evening Hymn , led by Banny's ringing voice . The squire sat ...
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... known répertoire of songs in costume . To her , such condescension was profanity of the office of butler in a " genteel family " ; and her solemn looks , through all her neighbours ' nudging , suggested that she was taking part in a ...
... known répertoire of songs in costume . To her , such condescension was profanity of the office of butler in a " genteel family " ; and her solemn looks , through all her neighbours ' nudging , suggested that she was taking part in a ...
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... known , which then so softly spoke the words she so distinctly heard : — " Good - night , Banny : good - night , my dearest ! " Surely it was all part of her dream ; for Blanche was far London . Poor Carey it was his wedding - night ...
... known , which then so softly spoke the words she so distinctly heard : — " Good - night , Banny : good - night , my dearest ! " Surely it was all part of her dream ; for Blanche was far London . Poor Carey it was his wedding - night ...
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... known that but scanty legendary lore attaches to it . Izaak Walton tells how the French value the grayling so highly that they say " he feeds on gold , and many have been caught on the famous river of Loire , out of whose bellies grains ...
... known that but scanty legendary lore attaches to it . Izaak Walton tells how the French value the grayling so highly that they say " he feeds on gold , and many have been caught on the famous river of Loire , out of whose bellies grains ...
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