Countess Violet; or, What grandmamma saw in the fire1882 |
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... figure ; and as she steadily gazed at the coals which burned so redly in the grate , she sought no easy attitude in her arm - chair , but appeared quite indepen- dent of the high straight back that would have given her support if she ...
... figure ; and as she steadily gazed at the coals which burned so redly in the grate , she sought no easy attitude in her arm - chair , but appeared quite indepen- dent of the high straight back that would have given her support if she ...
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... face ; but Lady Glenmore still looked at the fire , her hands folded on her lap , and her figure unmoved in its stiff position . ' Did you speak to me , grandmamma ? " " asked Violet , rather timidly ; for she was not COUNTESS VIOLET . 3.
... face ; but Lady Glenmore still looked at the fire , her hands folded on her lap , and her figure unmoved in its stiff position . ' Did you speak to me , grandmamma ? " " asked Violet , rather timidly ; for she was not COUNTESS VIOLET . 3.
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... figure in their midst , and to hear a young voice cry earnestly , - " Oh , grandmamma ! tell me what you want me to do ! " But the dying eyes could only turn their last glance on the young girl , and a few seconds more ended the life of ...
... figure in their midst , and to hear a young voice cry earnestly , - " Oh , grandmamma ! tell me what you want me to do ! " But the dying eyes could only turn their last glance on the young girl , and a few seconds more ended the life of ...
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... figure seated by the drawing - room fire , never feel the aged hand passed gently over her bowed head as she too watched the coals glowing and throwing their fanciful shadows . She realized her grandmother's words , that she was quite ...
... figure seated by the drawing - room fire , never feel the aged hand passed gently over her bowed head as she too watched the coals glowing and throwing their fanciful shadows . She realized her grandmother's words , that she was quite ...
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... figure came back , her golden hair smooth and shining , and her face much calmer than before . Quietly she slipped her hand into that of her friend , as she already felt the stranger to be , and together they entered the library , where ...
... figure came back , her golden hair smooth and shining , and her face much calmer than before . Quietly she slipped her hand into that of her friend , as she already felt the stranger to be , and together they entered the library , where ...
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