The Novels of Frederika Bremer, 11. köideH. G. Clarke and Company, 1845 |
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... arms towards them ; they were nei- ther cheering nor bright ; they were the rays of a dull November day , but , notwithstanding , light of that Light which illumines my day of life , and which I hail with love . May the light of my day ...
... arms towards them ; they were nei- ther cheering nor bright ; they were the rays of a dull November day , but , notwithstanding , light of that Light which illumines my day of life , and which I hail with love . May the light of my day ...
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... arms , which in my childhood I loved to kiss ; I recognised the beautiful countenance , the imposing and yet so charming port- ance . She was still the same as ever , who ten years ago stood before my eyes a demi - goddess in the ...
... arms , which in my childhood I loved to kiss ; I recognised the beautiful countenance , the imposing and yet so charming port- ance . She was still the same as ever , who ten years ago stood before my eyes a demi - goddess in the ...
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... arm , and brought her to me . I saw " the red rose , " the second queen of the ball before me . Selma whispered- " Sophia ! your and my cousin Flora ! " My cousin , Flora Delphin , whom I saw for the first time , saluted me politely ...
... arm , and brought her to me . I saw " the red rose , " the second queen of the ball before me . Selma whispered- " Sophia ! your and my cousin Flora ! " My cousin , Flora Delphin , whom I saw for the first time , saluted me politely ...
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... arm - chair under the chandelier , whose brilliant light reflected its radiance around her : to this resounded an enthusiastic " Vivat " from the surrounding gentlemen . The " Baron was one of the party who assisted in elevating the ...
... arm - chair under the chandelier , whose brilliant light reflected its radiance around her : to this resounded an enthusiastic " Vivat " from the surrounding gentlemen . The " Baron was one of the party who assisted in elevating the ...
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... arm fa- miliarly round Selma's waist , but she avoided him , and called me to come to her and form acquaintance with some bulbous flowers which she introduced to me under the name of " King Hezekiah , " " Lord Wellington , " " Grand ...
... arm fa- miliarly round Selma's waist , but she avoided him , and called me to come to her and form acquaintance with some bulbous flowers which she introduced to me under the name of " King Hezekiah , " " Lord Wellington , " " Grand ...
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Page 11 - I care for nobody, no, not I, And nobody cares for me.
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Page 88 - I also of opinion, that the want of outward beauty never disquiets a noble nature, or will be regarded as a misfortune. It never can prevent people from being amiable and beloved in the highest degree. And we have daily proof of this.