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... took a few more turns , then added— " These people , these new - comers , the Usherwoods , shrink from me ; strive to keep me at a distance ; almost insult me by their frigid condescension . They seem to fear my atten- tions might ...
... took a few more turns , then added— " These people , these new - comers , the Usherwoods , shrink from me ; strive to keep me at a distance ; almost insult me by their frigid condescension . They seem to fear my atten- tions might ...
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... took a pinch of snuff with some deliberation , as if to clear his intellect , and then observed- " So , my dear , Reginald Clinton is going to die . Well , and what next ? " " Why , love , I tell you that the Clinton property , although ...
... took a pinch of snuff with some deliberation , as if to clear his intellect , and then observed- " So , my dear , Reginald Clinton is going to die . Well , and what next ? " " Why , love , I tell you that the Clinton property , although ...
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... took in the spirited publication called Woman's Weekly Witness , and studied a pamphlet entitled Pains and Provocations ; or , a Voice from the School - room . She also bought a small octavo volume , purporting to be The Governess ...
... took in the spirited publication called Woman's Weekly Witness , and studied a pamphlet entitled Pains and Provocations ; or , a Voice from the School - room . She also bought a small octavo volume , purporting to be The Governess ...
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... took into his own hands a few hundred acres convenient to the house , and turned farmer in sober earnest . The needy squire began to be transformed into the thriving yeoman . He married a lady , young , handsome , and well educated ...
... took into his own hands a few hundred acres convenient to the house , and turned farmer in sober earnest . The needy squire began to be transformed into the thriving yeoman . He married a lady , young , handsome , and well educated ...
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... took in hand ; was not vehemently in terested in the possible effects Reginald Clinton's death might have upon his worldly fortunes , but sincerely grieved for the distracted father , and wrote accordingly . After giving some directions ...
... took in hand ; was not vehemently in terested in the possible effects Reginald Clinton's death might have upon his worldly fortunes , but sincerely grieved for the distracted father , and wrote accordingly . After giving some directions ...
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