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... them , of that old mad - woman the Duchess of Newcastle . ' ' Hush , my lord , for Heaven's sake , ' said Pev- eril ; ' here comes the Countess ; and you know she takes fire at the least slight to her ancient 7 PEVERIL OF THE PEAK.
... them , of that old mad - woman the Duchess of Newcastle . ' ' Hush , my lord , for Heaven's sake , ' said Pev- eril ; ' here comes the Countess ; and you know she takes fire at the least slight to her ancient 7 PEVERIL OF THE PEAK.
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Sir Walter Scott. she takes fire at the least slight to her ancient friend . ' ' Let her read her ancient friend's works herself , then , ' said the Earl , and think her as wise as she can ; but I would not give one of Waller's songs ...
Sir Walter Scott. she takes fire at the least slight to her ancient friend . ' ' Let her read her ancient friend's works herself , then , ' said the Earl , and think her as wise as she can ; but I would not give one of Waller's songs ...
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... least , ' said the Earl , rising from table , and picking his teeth carelessly . These fresh mullets are delicious , and so is the Lachrymæ Christi . I pray you to sit down to breakfast , Julian , and partake the goods my royal ...
... least , ' said the Earl , rising from table , and picking his teeth carelessly . These fresh mullets are delicious , and so is the Lachrymæ Christi . I pray you to sit down to breakfast , Julian , and partake the goods my royal ...
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... least , who live secluded from all others , die without per- ceiving the change which has happened , and , above all , without perceiving it in mine own son . Let me not learn the general prevalence of this levity , which laughs at ...
... least , who live secluded from all others , die without per- ceiving the change which has happened , and , above all , without perceiving it in mine own son . Let me not learn the general prevalence of this levity , which laughs at ...
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... least and slightest size of womankind - was exquisitely well formed in all her limbs , which the dress she usually wore ( a green silk tunic , of a peculiar form ) set off to the best advantage . Her face was darker than the usual hue ...
... least and slightest size of womankind - was exquisitely well formed in all her limbs , which the dress she usually wore ( a green silk tunic , of a peculiar form ) set off to the best advantage . Her face was darker than the usual hue ...
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