Conrad Blessington; a tale by a ladyLongman, 1833 - 216 pages |
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Page 6
... replied Mr. Yorke , " and seems , at present , wrapped in mystery ; but I should think , my good friend , by examining the poor lady's papers , and ques- tioning the servant , some light may be thrown . on the subject . " " I trust such ...
... replied Mr. Yorke , " and seems , at present , wrapped in mystery ; but I should think , my good friend , by examining the poor lady's papers , and ques- tioning the servant , some light may be thrown . on the subject . " " I trust such ...
Page 7
... replied Mr. Yorke : " we must also look at whatever papers may be found . " They immediately ascended the cottage stairs , and entered a small but neatly furnished apart- ment , where , on the floor , sat the little girl and boy , who ...
... replied Mr. Yorke : " we must also look at whatever papers may be found . " They immediately ascended the cottage stairs , and entered a small but neatly furnished apart- ment , where , on the floor , sat the little girl and boy , who ...
Page 25
... replied , “ Yes , dear sir , a circumstance of importance took place this morning , which decided me on making another appeal to your kindness . I believe Mr. Yorke introduced you to Major Taylor a few days since ; that gentleman has ...
... replied , “ Yes , dear sir , a circumstance of importance took place this morning , which decided me on making another appeal to your kindness . I believe Mr. Yorke introduced you to Major Taylor a few days since ; that gentleman has ...
Page 49
... if Agnes will permit me to infringe upon the established rules , " ( turning towards her ) . 66 Certainly , Conrad , " replied she , “ I would E gladly sacrifice any thing on consideration of the pleasure of CONRAD BLESSINGTON . 49.
... if Agnes will permit me to infringe upon the established rules , " ( turning towards her ) . 66 Certainly , Conrad , " replied she , “ I would E gladly sacrifice any thing on consideration of the pleasure of CONRAD BLESSINGTON . 49.
Page 54
... replied gaily , " I heard , dear Emily , but a gloomy tale of you ; but as good spirits are positively enjoined my doctor's prescription , I beg you will only in approach your sedate matter - of - fact brother with 54 CONRAD BLESSINGTON .
... replied gaily , " I heard , dear Emily , but a gloomy tale of you ; but as good spirits are positively enjoined my doctor's prescription , I beg you will only in approach your sedate matter - of - fact brother with 54 CONRAD BLESSINGTON .
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3d Edit 4th Edit acquainted affection affectionate Agnes answer Atlas attention blessing Blessington BOTANY brother Camden cause Charles Taylor Charles Yorke cheek circumstance Colonel Taylor companions consent countenance Cryptogamia daughter dear Conrad dear sir dearest death delight desire displeasure doubt duty ebul Edward Emily Emily's endeavoured England Engravings Ernest Bonner exclaimed eyes father Fcap fear feelings felt follow Frank Mason friends girl grief Grove hand happiness heart HISTORY honour hope hour India Proofs indignation intention kind knew large vol leave letter Lisbon Longman look LUCY AIKIN Major Taylor marriage MEMOIRS mind minutes morning never pain parent Parsonage passion perhaps Plates pleasure present promise received refused regiment replied restored returned ROBERT SOUTHEY SHARON TURNER silence sister smile soldier soon sorrow spoke surprise tears tell thing thought tion turbed uncle uncon wish wounded Yorke Yorke's young youth
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