The Lady of the Manor, 3. köideHoulston and Stoneman, 1841 |
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Page 231
... Clarissa would be considered as an affront by Mrs. Burton , the housekeeper , who always maintained , that Clarissa ought not to be named in the same day with dear Miss Isabella , who was assuredly a very beautiful young lady ; and Mrs ...
... Clarissa would be considered as an affront by Mrs. Burton , the housekeeper , who always maintained , that Clarissa ought not to be named in the same day with dear Miss Isabella , who was assuredly a very beautiful young lady ; and Mrs ...
Page 233
... Clarissa , who was then not quite six years of age , reddened till her fair face and neck were all in a glow , her little bosom swelled and heaved , her eyes filled with tears , till she at length burst into an agony of crying , sobbing ...
... Clarissa , who was then not quite six years of age , reddened till her fair face and neck were all in a glow , her little bosom swelled and heaved , her eyes filled with tears , till she at length burst into an agony of crying , sobbing ...
Page 234
... Clarissa should come of age . In the mean time , Isabella , who had not been used to hear such sharp remonstrances , sat pouting and silent ; till the good woman , having somewhat overcome her emotion , was able to address her with more ...
... Clarissa should come of age . In the mean time , Isabella , who had not been used to hear such sharp remonstrances , sat pouting and silent ; till the good woman , having somewhat overcome her emotion , was able to address her with more ...
Page 236
... Clarissa's best suit was a satin slip of light violet colour , the petticoat being stiffened with whalebone ; with a stomacher and apron of fine lace , a necklace of pearls , and a lace cap with a bunch of violets on one side . When ...
... Clarissa's best suit was a satin slip of light violet colour , the petticoat being stiffened with whalebone ; with a stomacher and apron of fine lace , a necklace of pearls , and a lace cap with a bunch of violets on one side . When ...
Page 237
... Clarissa . " Look at her fea- tures . Are they not the same ? -- those sweet soft eyes , those flaxen ringlets , that dimpled cheek , and pretty pouting lip ? Look at your baby ; know her again ; and be assured that she is your own ...
... Clarissa . " Look at her fea- tures . Are they not the same ? -- those sweet soft eyes , those flaxen ringlets , that dimpled cheek , and pretty pouting lip ? Look at your baby ; know her again ; and be assured that she is your own ...
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