The story of my wardship, 1. köideRichard Bentley, 1856 |
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... thoughts are as it were tangible . These mornings are amongst my earliest recollections ; and with the memory of them mingles remembrance of my silver haired father , an elderly man of martial bearing and aristocratic countenance , who ...
... thoughts are as it were tangible . These mornings are amongst my earliest recollections ; and with the memory of them mingles remembrance of my silver haired father , an elderly man of martial bearing and aristocratic countenance , who ...
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... thoughts deeper glow . My father occasionally gave large parties- gentlemen's dinner parties , the company at which consisted chiefly of military men , by whom I was petted and spoilt to my heart's content : many civilians , however ...
... thoughts deeper glow . My father occasionally gave large parties- gentlemen's dinner parties , the company at which consisted chiefly of military men , by whom I was petted and spoilt to my heart's content : many civilians , however ...
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... thought of asking myself who I was , and it was pleasant to have the question answered as soon as put . I was told that I was descended from an old family , which in every period of English history had OF MY WARDSHIP . 7.
... thought of asking myself who I was , and it was pleasant to have the question answered as soon as put . I was told that I was descended from an old family , which in every period of English history had OF MY WARDSHIP . 7.
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... thoughts and sensations awakened by the scene , but sighs and tears were the only exponent of emotions , deep - undefinable , and most sweet . It was the bright , summer time when I arrived , and the aged head of Mont Blanc was ...
... thoughts and sensations awakened by the scene , but sighs and tears were the only exponent of emotions , deep - undefinable , and most sweet . It was the bright , summer time when I arrived , and the aged head of Mont Blanc was ...
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... thought , were certain snowy peaks once seen , in the Western Hemisphere — dim recollections of early childhood . Summer and winter passed away - and again and again the seasons danced their round the gates of knowledge were unfolded to ...
... thought , were certain snowy peaks once seen , in the Western Hemisphere — dim recollections of early childhood . Summer and winter passed away - and again and again the seasons danced their round the gates of knowledge were unfolded to ...
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