The Novels of Frederika Bremer, 11. köideH. G. Clarke and Company, 1845 |
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... tones of a whirling Strauss - waltz resounded from beneath , and made a partly cheering and partly depressing impres- sion upon me . I thought , " If I were to set myself down here among all these empty habiliments , listening to this ...
... tones of a whirling Strauss - waltz resounded from beneath , and made a partly cheering and partly depressing impres- sion upon me . I thought , " If I were to set myself down here among all these empty habiliments , listening to this ...
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... tone of indifference , inwardly delighted to discover in my new acquaintance what I had already surmised - a married man , and the father of a family . We were here interrupted by the ending of the galopp ; the ladies were seeking ...
... tone of indifference , inwardly delighted to discover in my new acquaintance what I had already surmised - a married man , and the father of a family . We were here interrupted by the ending of the galopp ; the ladies were seeking ...
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... tone , but not savouring of a good digestion in a mental sense . Whether I was tired with my journey and the din of the ball , or affected by the conversation I had just had I know not ; but certain it is that a dull veil came over my ...
... tone , but not savouring of a good digestion in a mental sense . Whether I was tired with my journey and the din of the ball , or affected by the conversation I had just had I know not ; but certain it is that a dull veil came over my ...
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... tone replied : " We will not talk on that subject ! " " Well , then we'll talk of my dress for the masque- " Come rade ! " exclaimed Flora , with playful c 2 A DIARY , 35 old man, and had no confidence in female management ...
... tone replied : " We will not talk on that subject ! " " Well , then we'll talk of my dress for the masque- " Come rade ! " exclaimed Flora , with playful c 2 A DIARY , 35 old man, and had no confidence in female management ...
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... tone , namely , the diplomatic " Hem , hem , hem ! " In the evening the family is frequently at home ( they say there is to be a change at New Year , ) and Felix , Delphin , St. Orme , and Lennartson , often join the family circle . I ...
... tone , namely , the diplomatic " Hem , hem , hem ! " In the evening the family is frequently at home ( they say there is to be a change at New Year , ) and Felix , Delphin , St. Orme , and Lennartson , often join the family circle . I ...
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