Conrad Blessington; a tale by a ladyLongman, 1833 - 216 pages |
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Page 66
... destruction of your health and happiness ; for Mr. Yorke is not likely to relinquish his intentions . Besides , Bonner does not return your affection , or he would not have remained silent so long . Nay , 66 CONRAD BLESSINGTON .
... destruction of your health and happiness ; for Mr. Yorke is not likely to relinquish his intentions . Besides , Bonner does not return your affection , or he would not have remained silent so long . Nay , 66 CONRAD BLESSINGTON .
Page 67
Conrad Blessington (fict.name.) would not have remained silent so long . Nay , suppress your tears , Emily , you should be thank- ful you are undeceived with respect to him . " " I cannot just now , Conrad , but ... silent so long. Nay, ...
Conrad Blessington (fict.name.) would not have remained silent so long . Nay , suppress your tears , Emily , you should be thank- ful you are undeceived with respect to him . " " I cannot just now , Conrad , but ... silent so long. Nay, ...
Page 87
... silence left the room . The morning was piercingly cold , and the heavy clouds foretold the coming storm ; yet Conrad , absorbed in thought , allowed himself to be guided by his horse's instinct , more than his own will , for some ...
... silence left the room . The morning was piercingly cold , and the heavy clouds foretold the coming storm ; yet Conrad , absorbed in thought , allowed himself to be guided by his horse's instinct , more than his own will , for some ...
Page 90
... silence and seeming neglect was only the effect of policy ; for he knew his uncle would strongly oppose his forming any connection but that he had so long determined upon . The fond but foolish girl was won over by his expostulations ...
... silence and seeming neglect was only the effect of policy ; for he knew his uncle would strongly oppose his forming any connection but that he had so long determined upon . The fond but foolish girl was won over by his expostulations ...
Page 100
... silence , from which , seeing her so overcome , her benefactor did not attempt to draw her ; but , in a kind tone , bade her endeavour to do her duty , and as a daughter he would , as he had ever done , still cherish her . His unex ...
... silence , from which , seeing her so overcome , her benefactor did not attempt to draw her ; but , in a kind tone , bade her endeavour to do her duty , and as a daughter he would , as he had ever done , still cherish her . His unex ...
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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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