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... perhaps it is even now too late to prevent some unplea- sant accident - I thought I heard a noise . " " It was Deborah , " answered Julian . " Be not afraid , Alice ; we are secure against sur- prise . " " I know not , " said Alice ...
... perhaps it is even now too late to prevent some unplea- sant accident - I thought I heard a noise . " " It was Deborah , " answered Julian . " Be not afraid , Alice ; we are secure against sur- prise . " " I know not , " said Alice ...
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... perhaps , also be aware , that I at least have seen too much of the delusions of Rome , to desire that they should be propagated at home . " " Else , wherefore do I speak to thee friend- ly and so free ? " said Bridgenorth . " Do I not ...
... perhaps , also be aware , that I at least have seen too much of the delusions of Rome , to desire that they should be propagated at home . " " Else , wherefore do I speak to thee friend- ly and so free ? " said Bridgenorth . " Do I not ...
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... perhaps in her society , or however strongly he felt the prudence of con- ciliating her father's good will , he could not help feeling as if his heart was chilled in his company . 1 CHAPTER II . This day at least is friendship's on ...
... perhaps in her society , or however strongly he felt the prudence of con- ciliating her father's good will , he could not help feeling as if his heart was chilled in his company . 1 CHAPTER II . This day at least is friendship's on ...
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... perhaps a little affectation . Most of the dishes were of silver , and the plates were of the same metal ; in- stead of the trenchers and pewter which Peveril had usually seen employed on similar occasions at Black - Fort . Presently ...
... perhaps a little affectation . Most of the dishes were of silver , and the plates were of the same metal ; in- stead of the trenchers and pewter which Peveril had usually seen employed on similar occasions at Black - Fort . Presently ...
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... invaded ; and , therefore , men disposed upon their cupboards and tables the wealth which in these places would remain longest , though not perhaps , finally , sacred from the grasp of a tyrannical go- 40 PEVERIL OF THE PEAK .
... invaded ; and , therefore , men disposed upon their cupboards and tables the wealth which in these places would remain longest , though not perhaps , finally , sacred from the grasp of a tyrannical go- 40 PEVERIL OF THE PEAK .
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