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... Jessie impatiently threw aside her book , and her broad , low brow was contracted by a frown ; heedless of which , Miss Priscilla busily put things tidy that is , while continuing to speak , she picked up first a fishing - line , then a ...
... Jessie impatiently threw aside her book , and her broad , low brow was contracted by a frown ; heedless of which , Miss Priscilla busily put things tidy that is , while continuing to speak , she picked up first a fishing - line , then a ...
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... Jessie's quick eyes . " Do I address Mrs. Clayton ? " Miss Prissy somewhat stiffly explained that her sister - in - law was at present an invalid ; and Miss Mordaunt , after expressing her regret , addressed Jessie , with a pleasant ...
... Jessie's quick eyes . " Do I address Mrs. Clayton ? " Miss Prissy somewhat stiffly explained that her sister - in - law was at present an invalid ; and Miss Mordaunt , after expressing her regret , addressed Jessie , with a pleasant ...
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... Jessie would come and spend a day at the Hall . Jessie's face lit up with pleasure ; but a vexed colour flushed it a second later , when Miss Priscilla , with all her dignity , said , " I am sure she will feel it an honour ! " Even Mr ...
... Jessie would come and spend a day at the Hall . Jessie's face lit up with pleasure ; but a vexed colour flushed it a second later , when Miss Priscilla , with all her dignity , said , " I am sure she will feel it an honour ! " Even Mr ...
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... Jessie's hand , and then the two girls drew near to each other in that peculiarly shy manner in which very young ... Jessie will be glad , I am sure , " said Mr. Clayton warmly . " Well , then , Jessie - for so I must call you , - will ...
... Jessie's hand , and then the two girls drew near to each other in that peculiarly shy manner in which very young ... Jessie will be glad , I am sure , " said Mr. Clayton warmly . " Well , then , Jessie - for so I must call you , - will ...
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... Jessie's quick eyes . " Do I address Mrs. Clayton ? " Miss Prissy somewhat stiffly explained that her sister - in - law was at present an invalid ; and Miss Mordaunt , after expressing her regret , addressed Jessie , with a pleasant ...
... Jessie's quick eyes . " Do I address Mrs. Clayton ? " Miss Prissy somewhat stiffly explained that her sister - in - law was at present an invalid ; and Miss Mordaunt , after expressing her regret , addressed Jessie , with a pleasant ...
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