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... less delicate service ; her daughter Marthy- Ann preparing dinner ; her daughter Sophia- Jane shelling peas ; her daughter Harriet- ' Lizy rocking the cradle , in which lies yet another daughter , whose name is Apollonia , not quite ...
... less delicate service ; her daughter Marthy- Ann preparing dinner ; her daughter Sophia- Jane shelling peas ; her daughter Harriet- ' Lizy rocking the cradle , in which lies yet another daughter , whose name is Apollonia , not quite ...
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... less profitably . She had gone to the city by invitation of a dear aunt , her father's sister , a member of the Society of Friends ; - childless , and longing for the cheering companionship of the young . Mr. Hay was scarcely willing to ...
... less profitably . She had gone to the city by invitation of a dear aunt , her father's sister , a member of the Society of Friends ; - childless , and longing for the cheering companionship of the young . Mr. Hay was scarcely willing to ...
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... less cheerily than usual . " What is the matter , father ? Isn't she well ? " " Oh , yes , quite well . She is coming home . " Much joy was expressed by the young folks , and Mrs. Hay , though she shared her husband's anxiety , could ...
... less cheerily than usual . " What is the matter , father ? Isn't she well ? " " Oh , yes , quite well . She is coming home . " Much joy was expressed by the young folks , and Mrs. Hay , though she shared her husband's anxiety , could ...
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... less to decide it , a carriage drove up to the door , there was a slight bustle in the hall , and the object of the thoughts of all present entered the room , radiant in beauty , all smiles and tears , and almost overcome with the joy ...
... less to decide it , a carriage drove up to the door , there was a slight bustle in the hall , and the object of the thoughts of all present entered the room , radiant in beauty , all smiles and tears , and almost overcome with the joy ...
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... than I can be , for I am doubt- less biassed by my desire to have thee with me . " Seymour gratefully acknowledged Mr. Thurston's generous kindness , and Mr. Hay coming in at the moment , the proposition was submitted FOREST LIFE . 57.
... than I can be , for I am doubt- less biassed by my desire to have thee with me . " Seymour gratefully acknowledged Mr. Thurston's generous kindness , and Mr. Hay coming in at the moment , the proposition was submitted FOREST LIFE . 57.
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