The Novels of Frederika Bremer, 11. köideH. G. Clarke and Company, 1845 |
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... soon engaged in a contest respecting that which constitutes our highest weal or woe . Our views on this subject were very opposite ; for while I sought the haven of happiness in peace of mind and contentment , Neptune's son maintained ...
... soon engaged in a contest respecting that which constitutes our highest weal or woe . Our views on this subject were very opposite ; for while I sought the haven of happiness in peace of mind and contentment , Neptune's son maintained ...
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... soon - we embraced each other ; not without mutual embarrassment , which was con- cealed , however , by the surprise and mutual apologies on my part on account of my premature arrival , and on hers , on account of the condition of my ...
... soon - we embraced each other ; not without mutual embarrassment , which was con- cealed , however , by the surprise and mutual apologies on my part on account of my premature arrival , and on hers , on account of the condition of my ...
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... soon - a year after her marriage . " " Yes , on the anniversary of her wedding - day , " said Selma , with a voice betokening painful recollections . I therefore inquired further : " And who is that young officer with whom you were ...
... soon - a year after her marriage . " " Yes , on the anniversary of her wedding - day , " said Selma , with a voice betokening painful recollections . I therefore inquired further : " And who is that young officer with whom you were ...
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... soon floated along in the waltz as light as a bird . Immediately after came my stepmother with the " rich bachelor " to me , and presented him with the words : " Your uncle , Court - Chamberlain X- " My uncle seated himself beside me ...
... soon floated along in the waltz as light as a bird . Immediately after came my stepmother with the " rich bachelor " to me , and presented him with the words : " Your uncle , Court - Chamberlain X- " My uncle seated himself beside me ...
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... soon fell asleep ; but I was dis- turbed by restless dreams . All the persons on whom , during the course of the evening , I had directed my at- tention , I fancied I now saw before me in a quadrille , casting at each other threatening ...
... soon fell asleep ; but I was dis- turbed by restless dreams . All the persons on whom , during the course of the evening , I had directed my at- tention , I fancied I now saw before me in a quadrille , casting at each other threatening ...
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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.