The story of my wardship, 1. köideRichard Bentley, 1856 |
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... arms . She said gently she was very happy to see me , and touched my cheek with her lips . My guardian would welcome me more heartily perhaps - how I trembled as I de- scended the stairs to the dining - room - what a hot flush came over ...
... arms . She said gently she was very happy to see me , and touched my cheek with her lips . My guardian would welcome me more heartily perhaps - how I trembled as I de- scended the stairs to the dining - room - what a hot flush came over ...
Page 33
... arm through his , and retaining it there with a strength I could not resist , he hailed a vigilante . " I must just drive you to Mrs. Sniggleby's -she'll be so pleased to see you after so many years , " he said . " It is impossible ...
... arm through his , and retaining it there with a strength I could not resist , he hailed a vigilante . " I must just drive you to Mrs. Sniggleby's -she'll be so pleased to see you after so many years , " he said . " It is impossible ...
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... arms of the Comptons - the furniture corresponded with it , all massive , heavy , richly carved , and of antique pattern- " the haunted chamber , " was the impression conveyed to the mind , on entering this dormitory . A glorious fire ...
... arms of the Comptons - the furniture corresponded with it , all massive , heavy , richly carved , and of antique pattern- " the haunted chamber , " was the impression conveyed to the mind , on entering this dormitory . A glorious fire ...
Page 64
... arm - chair by the fire , and round her the young folks cluster with a feeling of reverential love as usual , she is dressed in deep , rich weeds , and no dress could suit her better - it seems to chasten the brilliancy of beauty which ...
... arm - chair by the fire , and round her the young folks cluster with a feeling of reverential love as usual , she is dressed in deep , rich weeds , and no dress could suit her better - it seems to chasten the brilliancy of beauty which ...
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... arm was a study in its rounded and delicate shape , and so was the small head with its clustering ringlets . The bright sunny face , and merry laughter- loving eyes had something in them irresistibly charming ; but remarkable above all ...
... arm was a study in its rounded and delicate shape , and so was the small head with its clustering ringlets . The bright sunny face , and merry laughter- loving eyes had something in them irresistibly charming ; but remarkable above all ...
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