The fatalists; or, Records of 1814 and 1815, Volumes 1-3A.K. Newman, 1821 |
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... Geraldine . Crossing the plank , it took wing , and sheltered itself in a bush that projected over the stream . But just fledged , though it had regained its liberty , it was unable to fly further ; and master Charles , not willing to ...
... Geraldine . Crossing the plank , it took wing , and sheltered itself in a bush that projected over the stream . But just fledged , though it had regained its liberty , it was unable to fly further ; and master Charles , not willing to ...
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... Geraldine ; " for I have heard very little about my cousin Plunket since lady Courteney intimated to him that our correspondence was useless , as it only served to take off my attention from more necessary objects , and that my replying ...
... Geraldine ; " for I have heard very little about my cousin Plunket since lady Courteney intimated to him that our correspondence was useless , as it only served to take off my attention from more necessary objects , and that my replying ...
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... Geraldine , from her very infancy ten- derly attached to her absent kinsman , partook of Fanny's uneasiness , and hasten- ed without delay to seek sir Richard , to inquire of him some particulars relative to captain Plunket . The ...
... Geraldine , from her very infancy ten- derly attached to her absent kinsman , partook of Fanny's uneasiness , and hasten- ed without delay to seek sir Richard , to inquire of him some particulars relative to captain Plunket . The ...
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... Geraldine . " 66 " My dear papa ! it cannot be : what unfortunate misunderstanding makes you think thus unkindly of my cousin ? ” 66 Speak not in his defence , Geraldine ; my opinion of his conduct is founded on unquestionable evidence ...
... Geraldine . " 66 " My dear papa ! it cannot be : what unfortunate misunderstanding makes you think thus unkindly of my cousin ? ” 66 Speak not in his defence , Geraldine ; my opinion of his conduct is founded on unquestionable evidence ...
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... Geraldine , purposely absented her- self with a friend at the Lake of Killar- ney , to evade every chance of meeting with her cousin , in whose presence she might betray her concealed but still ar- dent affection . Years rolled on , and ...
... Geraldine , purposely absented her- self with a friend at the Lake of Killar- ney , to evade every chance of meeting with her cousin , in whose presence she might betray her concealed but still ar- dent affection . Years rolled on , and ...
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