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... perhaps the prettiest in the place , he secured some , pleasant rooms for the time of his stay , and then walked out in the hope of meeting her he loved . Vain hope as Mrs. Neville seemed so much weaker , Amy did not leave her side ...
... perhaps the prettiest in the place , he secured some , pleasant rooms for the time of his stay , and then walked out in the hope of meeting her he loved . Vain hope as Mrs. Neville seemed so much weaker , Amy did not leave her side ...
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... perhaps , become immortalized by the lovers of pic - nics . But here is Hannah to announce dinner . You must excuse my joining you , Mr. Vavasour , as I am unable to leave the sofa . " After dinner the weather changed ; the heavy clouds ...
... perhaps , become immortalized by the lovers of pic - nics . But here is Hannah to announce dinner . You must excuse my joining you , Mr. Vavasour , as I am unable to leave the sofa . " After dinner the weather changed ; the heavy clouds ...
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... to Dr. Ashley , our old doctor , who attended us all for so many years . I thought perhaps he might be coming this way and would call ; but , although he wrote me a very kind reply , he does not even 16 IT MAY BE TRUE .
... to Dr. Ashley , our old doctor , who attended us all for so many years . I thought perhaps he might be coming this way and would call ; but , although he wrote me a very kind reply , he does not even 16 IT MAY BE TRUE .
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... perhaps she pondered these things more deeply in her heart ; certain it was she ceased to be so distant and reserved to Robert , and he in conse- quence became more gentle and loving . Perhaps if Amy's thoughts could have shaped ...
... perhaps she pondered these things more deeply in her heart ; certain it was she ceased to be so distant and reserved to Robert , and he in conse- quence became more gentle and loving . Perhaps if Amy's thoughts could have shaped ...
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... perhaps just as well Dr. Ashley should see her at her worst . What is his opinion of Mrs. Neville ? ” " I did not ask him , and he never volunteered to tell me ; but I must ascertain to - day . Do you not think I ought to ...
... perhaps just as well Dr. Ashley should see her at her worst . What is his opinion of Mrs. Neville ? ” " I did not ask him , and he never volunteered to tell me ; but I must ascertain to - day . Do you not think I ought to ...
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Page 140 - And slight withal may be the things which bring Back on the heart the weight which it would fling Aside for ever: it may be a sound — A tone of music— summer's eve — or spring — A flower — the wind — the ocean — which shall wound, Striking the electric chain wherewith we are darkly bound ; XXIV.
Page 179 - Alas! they had been friends in youth; But whispering tongues can poison truth; And constancy lives in realms above; And life is thorny; and youth is vain; And to be wroth with one we love Doth work like madness in the brain.
Page 140 - But ever and anon of griefs subdued There comes a token like a Scorpion's sting, Scarce seen, but with fresh bitterness imbued ; And slight withal may be the things which bring Back on the heart the weight which it would fling Aside for ever...
Page 179 - I have done ; and howsoever My language may appear to you, it carries No other than my fair and just intent To your delights, without curb to their modest And noble freedom.