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Contemporary Portraits Peter Quennell. disarming eyes . Her conversation was lit by humour , insight and the utmost ... eye for character ... an irresistible gift of mimicry and the ability to gather unexpected pieces of information ...
Contemporary Portraits Peter Quennell. disarming eyes . Her conversation was lit by humour , insight and the utmost ... eye for character ... an irresistible gift of mimicry and the ability to gather unexpected pieces of information ...
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... eyes grew brighter and his step more lively ; until he suggested , though still without much enthusiasm , that we might care to see his pictures , and started one by one to turn the frames . I have forgotten what I saw ; but I know that ...
... eyes grew brighter and his step more lively ; until he suggested , though still without much enthusiasm , that we might care to see his pictures , and started one by one to turn the frames . I have forgotten what I saw ; but I know that ...
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... eye focussed on me from above , I tried my hardest to obey ; but the seat was heavy and , as I shoved or pulled ... eyes glistening with curiosity , often lessened my enjoyment ; he much too vividly recalled the memento mori that ...
... eye focussed on me from above , I tried my hardest to obey ; but the seat was heavy and , as I shoved or pulled ... eyes glistening with curiosity , often lessened my enjoyment ; he much too vividly recalled the memento mori that ...
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