The Novels of Frederika Bremer, 11. köideH. G. Clarke and Company, 1845 |
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... mind , and determined me intention- ally not to ask for an explanation from my neighbour , but to leave it to chance , I heard the gentleman who had used the words , " les reines du bal , " congratulated by another , that he was a rich ...
... mind , and determined me intention- ally not to ask for an explanation from my neighbour , but to leave it to chance , I heard the gentleman who had used the words , " les reines du bal , " congratulated by another , that he was a rich ...
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... mind and contentment , Neptune's son maintained that it might be found in mere existence and in the power of feeling . I con- tended that with this he would never reach the haven , but ever remain in the open tempest - tossed sea . He ...
... mind and contentment , Neptune's son maintained that it might be found in mere existence and in the power of feeling . I con- tended that with this he would never reach the haven , but ever remain in the open tempest - tossed sea . He ...
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... mind ; not one of eleven thousand heroines of modern drama and romance , but the antique Antigone - beautiful as woman , because noble as man -this was the prototype to which from her infancy he directed his daughter's eyes and heart ...
... mind ; not one of eleven thousand heroines of modern drama and romance , but the antique Antigone - beautiful as woman , because noble as man -this was the prototype to which from her infancy he directed his daughter's eyes and heart ...
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... mind vanished when I entered the inner apartment , and my stepmother met me with gestures and words expressive of the most cordial affability . As for the rest , every thing in the room wore an aspect of comfort - the air , furniture ...
... mind vanished when I entered the inner apartment , and my stepmother met me with gestures and words expressive of the most cordial affability . As for the rest , every thing in the room wore an aspect of comfort - the air , furniture ...
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... mind . Dear Selma , do not now assume your wise look , it does not become you ; be a little more cheerful . We will now advert to the turban . - Ah , aunt ! That is delightful ! Aunt shall tell me " And Flora turned to my stepmother who ...
... mind . Dear Selma , do not now assume your wise look , it does not become you ; be a little more cheerful . We will now advert to the turban . - Ah , aunt ! That is delightful ! Aunt shall tell me " And Flora turned to my stepmother who ...
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Page 11 - I care for nobody, no, not I, And nobody cares for me.
Page 105 - Even in extreme old age she was one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen...
Page 259 - Judith !" exclaimed Delphine, and there was a tone of horror in her voice. " You will own that I am not in the habit of saying things without good reason ?" " Oh, yes !" " Then think about this, dear. It would be painful for many reasons to leave Yoresett.
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.