The Story of My Wardship, 1. köideRichard Bentley, 1856 |
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Page 23
... sorted to a basket of books which she had in the carriage for amusement , after placing one of them - a trashy novel into my ... sort of vulgar George the Fourth in appear- ance he slept and snored the greater part of his OF MY WARDSHIP . 23.
... sorted to a basket of books which she had in the carriage for amusement , after placing one of them - a trashy novel into my ... sort of vulgar George the Fourth in appear- ance he slept and snored the greater part of his OF MY WARDSHIP . 23.
Page 39
... sort of anatomical specimen of an old lady , with a pale , bloodless face , and cold grey eye ; thin lips , not kiss- inviting , and a set , stern style of features which recalled tales of Roman matrons and Spartan mothers . It was easy ...
... sort of anatomical specimen of an old lady , with a pale , bloodless face , and cold grey eye ; thin lips , not kiss- inviting , and a set , stern style of features which recalled tales of Roman matrons and Spartan mothers . It was easy ...
Page 41
... sort of feeling , well fitted for its object . I never felt at home with Lady Bernard . I do not think she liked my foreign origin , and habits , and to a certain extent - ideas ! She always spoke disparagingly of everything that was ...
... sort of feeling , well fitted for its object . I never felt at home with Lady Bernard . I do not think she liked my foreign origin , and habits , and to a certain extent - ideas ! She always spoke disparagingly of everything that was ...
Page 42
... she drew her spectacles from her pocket , and adjusting them carefully on her nose , making the while a sort of siffle- ment , between her teeth - it was almost too soft to be called " whistling , " but it 42 THE STORY.
... she drew her spectacles from her pocket , and adjusting them carefully on her nose , making the while a sort of siffle- ment , between her teeth - it was almost too soft to be called " whistling , " but it 42 THE STORY.
Page 55
... sort of thing was wearisome , however , it must be owned , and often I wished that the veritable Jehu of ancient days had been on the box , instead of the fat old coachman , who , being a " fixture " at Serle , always did as he pleased ...
... sort of thing was wearisome , however , it must be owned , and often I wished that the veritable Jehu of ancient days had been on the box , instead of the fat old coachman , who , being a " fixture " at Serle , always did as he pleased ...
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