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... recollect a contemporary humorist observing . From beneath the brim of a hard black Spanish hat sprang locks of wiry black hair . Her eyebrows were heavy ; her eyes were very dark ; her cheeks had a vivid carmine tinge ; and she made no ...
... recollect a contemporary humorist observing . From beneath the brim of a hard black Spanish hat sprang locks of wiry black hair . Her eyebrows were heavy ; her eyes were very dark ; her cheeks had a vivid carmine tinge ; and she made no ...
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... recollected the French poet who announced that he could never undertake a work of fiction because , he feared ... recollect the day when the promised interview took place . Overnight heavy snow had fallen ; and , about twelve o ...
... recollected the French poet who announced that he could never undertake a work of fiction because , he feared ... recollect the day when the promised interview took place . Overnight heavy snow had fallen ; and , about twelve o ...
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... recollect if June was still established or had already left his side , I enjoyed my weekend visit , the ' bull- shots ' a blend of bouillon and vodka - that we drank about eleven , and our leisurely walks , preceded by a pair of ...
... recollect if June was still established or had already left his side , I enjoyed my weekend visit , the ' bull- shots ' a blend of bouillon and vodka - that we drank about eleven , and our leisurely walks , preceded by a pair of ...
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PROLOGUE I | 1 |
The Desire to Please | 25 |
The Disinterested Gift | 47 |
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