The New Monthly Magazine and HumoristHenry Colburn, 1844 - English literature |
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... morning ; provided / madame would be pleased to give him all the keys . On hearing this demand the countenance of Mrs. Roberts displayed a world of acute intelli- gence , and with a nod and a smile she replied , " Thank you , mon ami ...
... morning ; provided / madame would be pleased to give him all the keys . On hearing this demand the countenance of Mrs. Roberts displayed a world of acute intelli- gence , and with a nod and a smile she replied , " Thank you , mon ami ...
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... morning , " said I. 66 Oh , the baroness is coming too , " answered Fitzsimons , and ordered a fifth cover to be laid . We walked to Bury - street , and presently after a great deal of chattering and clapping of doors and drawers ...
... morning , " said I. 66 Oh , the baroness is coming too , " answered Fitzsimons , and ordered a fifth cover to be laid . We walked to Bury - street , and presently after a great deal of chattering and clapping of doors and drawers ...
Page 26
... morning about a ribbon , a fichu , or some such matter doubtless , and they had not spoken all dinner time . But after a bottle of sherry , four of Sillery ( which we all took fairly , no flinching , no heel - taps , glass and glass ...
... morning about a ribbon , a fichu , or some such matter doubtless , and they had not spoken all dinner time . But after a bottle of sherry , four of Sillery ( which we all took fairly , no flinching , no heel - taps , glass and glass ...
Page 40
... morning of a day in summer found himself close to the villa . His impression from its exterior aspect was that the inhabitants must be very wealthy , there was an air of comfort and substance about the house , garden , and offices ...
... morning of a day in summer found himself close to the villa . His impression from its exterior aspect was that the inhabitants must be very wealthy , there was an air of comfort and substance about the house , garden , and offices ...
Page 45
... come to fetch me to the luncheon - room , where I found the guests all assembled , listening greedily to the conversation of the prince , who was that morning en verve , and relating with great good - nature the. ( 45 )
... come to fetch me to the luncheon - room , where I found the guests all assembled , listening greedily to the conversation of the prince , who was that morning en verve , and relating with great good - nature the. ( 45 )
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