The history of sir Charles Grandison, 2. köideSuttaby, Evance, & Fox & Crosby, 1812 |
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... to Miss Byron . Meantime , let us not say all that is just to say of the mother when we are speaking of the daughter . ' I stand corrected , Sir Charles . ' ' Emily , madam , ' ( turuing to me SIR CHARLES GRANDISON . 3.
... to Miss Byron . Meantime , let us not say all that is just to say of the mother when we are speaking of the daughter . ' I stand corrected , Sir Charles . ' ' Emily , madam , ' ( turuing to me SIR CHARLES GRANDISON . 3.
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... daughters - in - law would there then be , that now are not so ! ' Charming creature ! ' said she.- ' Proceed , I am glad I don't oppress you with my prate . ' Oppress me , madam ! -You delight me ! Talk of a bad world ! -I ought , I am ...
... daughters - in - law would there then be , that now are not so ! ' Charming creature ! ' said she.- ' Proceed , I am glad I don't oppress you with my prate . ' Oppress me , madam ! -You delight me ! Talk of a bad world ! -I ought , I am ...
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... daughter : so it was purely for the sake of his great character . She heard , she said , that he was the politest of bro- thers ; that was always a good sign with her.— ' He gives you , Miss Grandison , I am told , a great deal of his ...
... daughter : so it was purely for the sake of his great character . She heard , she said , that he was the politest of bro- thers ; that was always a good sign with her.— ' He gives you , Miss Grandison , I am told , a great deal of his ...
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... daughter to mother - You are above it . ' Then turning to the ladies , and to my cousins- " You don't know , any of you , ( we are by our- selves ) that Miss Byron's heart is engaged ? - Miss Grandison , let me apply to you : maiden 90 ...
... daughter to mother - You are above it . ' Then turning to the ladies , and to my cousins- " You don't know , any of you , ( we are by our- selves ) that Miss Byron's heart is engaged ? - Miss Grandison , let me apply to you : maiden 90 ...
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... my other mamma , continue to pray for , and to bless , not your orphan , but your real daughter , in all love and reverence , HARRIET BYRON - SHIRLEY - SELBY , LETTER XI . MISS HARRIET BYRON TO MISS LUCY SELBY SIR CHARLES GRANDISON . 137.
... my other mamma , continue to pray for , and to bless , not your orphan , but your real daughter , in all love and reverence , HARRIET BYRON - SHIRLEY - SELBY , LETTER XI . MISS HARRIET BYRON TO MISS LUCY SELBY SIR CHARLES GRANDISON . 137.
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Page 177 - For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
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Page 151 - I have fought a good fight ; I have finished my course ; I have kept the faith — There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness." And then her voice failing, she gave signs of satisfaction, in the hope of being entitled to that crown ; and expired in an ejaculation that her ebbing life could not support.