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... kind of festivity : and though too young to be admitted to all these pleasures , the young ladies had still a bright , but somewhat in- distinct notion , that a visit at Emmerton must be the height of human enjoyment ; whilst poor Dora ...
... kind of festivity : and though too young to be admitted to all these pleasures , the young ladies had still a bright , but somewhat in- distinct notion , that a visit at Emmerton must be the height of human enjoyment ; whilst poor Dora ...
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... kind to each , in a voice so sweet that it would have made even a common - place expression agreeable ; and after a few trifling questions , which gave her some idea of their pe- culiar tastes and dispositions , she managed , by making ...
... kind to each , in a voice so sweet that it would have made even a common - place expression agreeable ; and after a few trifling questions , which gave her some idea of their pe- culiar tastes and dispositions , she managed , by making ...
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... kind . ” " Can you recollect any part of the Bible in which it is said that God takes pleasure in it ? " asked Emily . " There is a great deal about Book of Proverbs , " answered Amy ; to be better than any thing else . " wisdom in the ...
... kind . ” " Can you recollect any part of the Bible in which it is said that God takes pleasure in it ? " asked Emily . " There is a great deal about Book of Proverbs , " answered Amy ; to be better than any thing else . " wisdom in the ...
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... kind ; and besides , the more we know , the more we are able to teach others . " Amy still looked unconvinced ; and Emily con- tinued . " You will see what I mean , if you will think of being clever in the same way as you do of being ...
... kind ; and besides , the more we know , the more we are able to teach others . " Amy still looked unconvinced ; and Emily con- tinued . " You will see what I mean , if you will think of being clever in the same way as you do of being ...
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... kind to any one ; but now I can never forgive my- self when I have been cross to you . " The tears rose to Amy's eyes as she wished her cousin good night and hastened away , but the ex- pression of Dora's affection amply rewarded her ...
... kind to any one ; but now I can never forgive my- self when I have been cross to you . " The tears rose to Amy's eyes as she wished her cousin good night and hastened away , but the ex- pression of Dora's affection amply rewarded her ...
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